Evening Update - 2/11/2021
Mets and Cubs restart talks on a Kris Bryant trade, Brett Gardner plans to continue playing, & more.
Good evening.
It’s February 11th, 2021, and here’s everything that happened in baseball from 9:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST.
What You Missed While Working
Talks between the Mets and Cubs on a trade involving 3B Kris Bryant have resurfaced, reports Andy Martino.
Everything Else
OF Jake Marisnick will sign with the Cubs, per Jon Morosi. Marisnick has an 81 OPS+ over his eight year career.
OF Brett Gardner is definitely still planning on playing this year, says Jon Morosi.
RHP David Phelps has agreed to a one year, $1.75 million deal with the Blue Jays, per Mark Feinsand. Phelps has an additional $750,000 in potential incentives.
OF Ben Gamel will sign with the Indians, says Jon Heyman.
Trevor Bauer’s 3 year, $102 million contract is now official. To make room for Bauer, RHP Josh Sborz has been designated for assignment.
The Rays signed RHP Louis Head and LHP Brian Moran to minor league deals, per Marc Topkin.
OF Jon Jay is close to signing with a mystery team, reports Jon Morosi.
Mark Feinsand reports that rival executives believe the Red Sox are likely to sign Jackie Bradley Jr. now that they have traded Andrew Benintendi.
Pirates have signed OF Brian Goodwin to a minor league deal with a spring training invite, says Jason Mackey.
LHP James Paxton is said to be seeking a deal for more than $11 million, says Andy Martino.
The Mets are continuing to look for takers on Jeurys Familia and Dellin Betances to free up payroll and bullpen flexibility, reports Mike Puma.
The Reds signed RHP Shane Carle to a minor league deal with a spring training invite.
1B Greg Bird will sign a minor league deal with a spring training invite with the Rockies, per Thomas Harding.
The Twins claimed OF Kyle Garlick off waivers from the Braves, reports Do-Hyoung Park. LHP Brandon Waddell has been designated for assignment.
Former Royals infielder Christian Colon will sign with the independent Kansas City Monarachs, the team announced.
The White Sox signed 2B Marco Hernandez to a minor league deal.
From Bob Nightengale regarding the Blue Jays: “The Blue Jays equipment truck is heading to Dunedin, Fla., but it may be summer until they bring equipment back to Toronto. Players have been advised not to sign long-term leases as they await word whether they can open the season in Canada. If not, Dunedin is the likely location.”
Evening Reading
The Royals are banking on a Benintendi bounce, writes Dan Szymborski.
Matt Gelb on why the Phillies won’t mind one more season without the DH.
Do-Hyoung on prospect Griffin Jax being on the cusp of the big leagues after his journey with the Air Force.
Andy Martino asks: Why would the Mets trade Dellin Betances and Jeurys Familia?
A Podcast For The Drive Home
The guys at Talkin’ Baseball discuss the Benintendi deal and the deadening of the baseball.
Random Baseball Rewind
God bless and have a good evening!