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Orioles Listening To Offers For Cedric Mullins

Nov 29, 2021 5:22 PM

The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly listening to offers for Cedric Mullins.

The asking price remains high for Mullins and a deal may be unlikely to happen, but several clubs have shown interest.

Mullins had a breakout season in 2021. He was the only Major League player to have 30 home runs and 30 steals.

Jon Heyman/MLB Network

Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Angels, Reds Discussing Luis Castillo Deal

Nov 29, 2021 5:22 PM

The Los Angeles Angels and Cincinnati Reds have had preliminary talks on a trade for Luis Castillo, according to a report.

The Reds have placed a high price on Castillo and no deal appears imminent.

Jon Paul Morosi/MLB

Tags: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Cincinnati Reds, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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M's Acquiring Adam Frazier From Padres

Nov 28, 2021 12:46 AM

The Seattle Mariners are acquiring second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier in a trade with the San Diego Padres, sources familiar with the agreement tell ESPN. Going to San Diego will be hard-throwing left-handed reliever Raymond Kerr and outfielder Corey Rosier.

espn.com

Tags: Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres, Trade Rumor

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A's Have Placed High Price On Matt Olson

Nov 22, 2021 4:29 PM

The Oakland Athletics are "shooting for the moon" in trade talks involving Matt Olson, according to a report.

The A's are expected to slash payroll this offseason and Olson is their most attractive trade chip.

Olson has two years of team control remaining.

Jon Heyman/MLB Network

Tags: Oakland Athletics, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Yankees Have Reached Out To A's About Matt Olson

Nov 17, 2021 8:35 AM

The New York Yankees are interested in a trade with the Oakland Athletics for Matt Olson, according to a report.

The Yankees have reached out to the A's to inquire about Olson, but there haven't been any detailed talks about the first baseman.

Olson, 27, is in his second year of arbitration eligibility after earning $5 million in 2021.

Jack Curry/YES Network

Tags: New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Angels Hope To 'Significantly Improve' Rotation This Offseason

Nov 10, 2021 8:47 AM

Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian has reiterated his desire to land an impact starting pitcher while speaking with the media on Tuesday.

"Frontline starting pitching is tough to acquire. It's very difficult," Minasian acknowledged. "That being said, we'd like to significantly improve our rotation. That's an area where we'll definitely look for a certain type of quality."

Asked about the budget, Minasian simply replied he "wouldn't rule us out of anything."

Alden Gonzalez/ESPN

Tags: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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White Sox Open To Trading Craig Kimbrel

Nov 10, 2021 8:49 AM

The Chicago White Sox are open to moving reliever Craig Kimbrel days after picking up his $16 million contract option for 2022.

"We view him as a potentially impactful reliever as he's been for the vast majority of his career," White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said Tuesday on Day 1 of the GM meetings in Southern California. "We're not alone in that opinion.

"What we have to figure out is if it makes the most sense to have Craig in a White Sox uniform going forward or is there a better use of that spot and him perhaps via trade."

ESPN.com

Tags: Chicago White Sox, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Reds Trade Tucker Barnhart To Tigers

Nov 4, 2021 8:03 AM

The Cincinnati Reds have traded Tucker Barnhart to the Detroit Tigers.

Cincinnati will receive infield prospect Nick Quintana in the deal.

The play of rookie Tyler Stephenson, who split time behind the plate last season, made Barnhart -- and his contract -- expendable. Barnhart had a $7.5 million salary option for 2022.

Associated Press

Tags: Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, Misc Rumor, Official Trade, Trade Rumor

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