Author name: Sam Cox

Sam is a widely published freelance writer, covering basketball, baseball and a range of other sports. He's still trying to decide if he prefers a rundown shot block or a smooth double play.

David Robertson

Robertson deal is shrewd as Phillies look to bridge gap to Braves

Right-handed reliever David Robertson has agreed to join the Philadelphia Phillies on a three-year deal, according to Mark Feinsand. Robertson will earn $10 million and $11 million in 2019 and 2020 respectively with a $12 million team option for 2021. There is a $2 million buyout on the option. Robertson was drafted by the Yankees

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Jonathan Lucroy

Angels continue underwhelming offseason with Lucroy signing

Jonathan Lucroy and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a one-year, $3.35 million contract. The deal can go to as much as $4 million with performance incentives, as reported by Jeff Passan on Friday. The Angels traded Martin Maldonado to the Astros during last season and have been a big player in the catching market

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Nelson Cruz

Cruz landing with Twins could make the American League Central interesting

Nelson Cruz has agreed to a two-year deal with the Minnesota Twins, including a team option on the second year, according to Jeff Passan. The first year of the contract is worth $14 million, while the second year is $12 million with a $300,000 buyout. The Twins had a very disappointing 2018, winning just 78

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Jaylen Brown

Should the Boston Celtics have traded Jaylen Brown last offseason?

Jaylen Brown was on top of the world at the end of last season. Injuries to Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving allowed Brown, along with Terry Rozier and Jayson Tatum, to take centre stage as the Boston Celtics pushed the Cleveland Cavaliers to Game Seven in the Eastern Conference Finals. Irving and Hayward returned for

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Andrew Miller

Miller to St Louis makes National League central a three-horse race

Andrew Miller signed for the St Louis Cardinals on a two-year, $25 million contract with a vesting option for the third year worth $12 million. The option vests at 110 appearances in 2019 and 2020 combined as reported by Ken Rosenthal. Miller is the second of the elite free agent relievers to sign this offseason,

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Tropicana Field

Another big name starter off the market as Morton heads to Tampa Bay

Charlie Morton signed with the Tampa Bay Rays on a two-year, $30 million deal, as reported by Ken Rosenthal. Rosenthal added that there is a vesting option for a third year. If Morton is on the disabled list for more than 200 days in the first two years, it drops to $1 million. If 30

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Franchise Sports

Phillies begin spending spree with three-year McCutchen deal

Andrew McCutchen has agreed to join the Philadelphia Phillies on a three-year, $50 million contract with a club option according to reports from Matt Gelb and Jon Heyman. McCutchen was the face of the Pittsburgh Pirates until last offseason, when he was traded to the San Francisco Giants. The Giants fell out of contention late

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