Pirates GM Ben Cherington said last week that he “more [financial] flexibility than we have had in other low seasons. I’ve been to Pittsburghand subsequent reports indicated that Bucs ownership could approach the $40 million mark this winter with their spending plans. This willingness to spend money has translated into some early interest in two […]
The Mariners and first baseman Josh Naylor are in the final phase of developing a five-year contract, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. The deal becomes official when Naylor passes a physical exam Ken Rosenthal of athletics. WHDH’s Ari Alexander reports that the contract is between $90 million and $100 million. Naylor is represented by ISE Baseball. […]