Robert Murray, Author at Baseball Essential

Sources: Padres Have Tried to Trade Matt Kemp

Feb 12, 2016

American League, American League West, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League West, Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres have tried to trade outfielder Matt Kemp, according to league sources. Mickey Koke of ThroughTheFenceBaseball.com tells me that Kemp hasn't been involved in any of the offseason fan promot...

Diamondbacks Spent Big, but They Did It the Right Way

Robert Murray

Feb 10, 2016

Arizona Diamondbacks

Investing big money long-term in the offseason to players outside your organization isn't usually the way to win, especially if that's how you are building your team. However, it is possible to spend big in the...

Source: Tigers, J.D. Martinez agree to two-year extension

Robert Murray

Feb 8, 2016

Breaking News, Headlines

The Detroit Tigers and outfielder J.D. Martinez have agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $18.5 million, a league source said. The two-year extension buys out the remaining two years of arbitration ...

Interview with Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger

Robert Murray

Feb 5, 2016

Features, Headlines, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, National League, National League West

After a breakout season with the High-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes in 2015, Cody Bellinger of the Los Angeles Dodgers was ranked as the number-seven prospect in the team's farm system. Even after the breakout seas...

Source: Blue Jays drawing trade interest in Troy Tulowitzki, Kevin Pillar

Robert Murray

Jan 24, 2016

American League, American League East, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Rumors, Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have gotten trade interest in shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and outfielder Kevin Pillar, a source said. The Blue Jays have listened on Tulowitzki and it's unclear whether or not a deal is c...

Report: Blue Jays Were in on Yoenis Cespedes

Robert Murray

Jan 24, 2016

American League East, Headlines, Rumors, Toronto Blue Jays

This is something. According to a report from Christopher Meola, the Toronto Blue Jays were in on outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, who ended up agreeing to terms with the New York Mets. Meola may not be a well-kn...

Sources: Bronson Arroyo throws for Reds in Cincinnati

Robert Murray

Jan 24, 2016

Cincinnati Reds, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, Rumors

Free agent right-handed pitcher Bronson Arroyo was recently in Cincinnati to throw for the Cincinnati Reds, according to league sources. No deal between the Reds and Arroyo is close, sources said. Arroyo ...

Report: Astros “exploring the possibility” of signing Doug Fister

Robert Murray

Jan 23, 2016

American League, American League West, Headlines, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Rumors

The Houston Astros, who are on the lookout for another starting pitcher, are "exploring the possibility" of signing free agent right-handed pitcher Doug Fister, according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe. ...

Sources: Diamondbacks trying to trade Aaron Hill

Robert Murray

Jan 21, 2016

Arizona Diamondbacks, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League West, Rumors

The Arizona Diamondbacks are trying to trade second baseman Aaron Hill, according to league sources. Hill, 33, is entering the final year of his contract, where he is scheduled to earn $12 million. Bob Ni...

Source: Mets, Antonio Bastardo Agree to Two-Year, $12 Million Deal

Robert Murray

Jan 20, 2016

Breaking News, Major League Baseball, New York Mets

Antonio Bastardo has agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with the New York Mets, according to multiple league sources. Yesterday, we reported Bastardo's market was beginning to heat up, with the Toronto B...

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