Morning news and notes for Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022
Cleveland baseball has never known a Guardians season without Luke Maile behind the plate. They’ll have to find a way to move on in 2023 as the legend has signed with the Cincinnati Reds on a one-year, $1.75 million deal.
In case you missed it, the Guardians were also in José Abreu until they weren’t.
Cleveland Guardians news
Cincinnati Reds sign catcher Luke Maile, Covington Catholic product, to 1-year deal | Cincinnati
This will be Maile’s sixth organization since he debuted with the Rays in 2015.
SSG Landers Close To Signing Kirk McCarty | MLB Trade Rumors
Another Guardians legend (OK, I can’t do this anymore) Kirk McCarty signed with the KBO SSG Landers.
Quantifying the Impact of the Shift Restrictions | Patrick Brennan
Not strictly Guardians related, but here’s a great breakdown of the impact the impending shift ban could have on hitters. Carlos Santana, the newest Pittsburgh Pirate, stands to benefit from a lack of a shift, as does Josh Naylor.
Around the league
- Shohei Ohtani wins prestigious best DH award.
- José Abreu signed a three-year deal with the Astros.
- This could be Miguel Cabrera’s final season.
- Justin Verlander met with the Dodgers.
- Nobody pinch-hit more than the Giants in 2022.
- The Lerners are still looking for a buyer for the Nationals.