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Figured we could start a thread to discuss free agent signings of the caliber that don’t exactly necessitate their own thread.

 

Here’s a start: James McCann signed with the Mets for 4 year, $40 million. Two years ago McCann was non-tendered by the Tigers.

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The McCann signing should make Phillies fans happy for now since it decreases the likelihood the Mets are going to make a run at signing JT Realmuto.

 

The McCann signing may not make Lucas Giolito quite as happy. This is probably mostly a fluke (especially given the samples), but as pointed out by a White Sox beat writer (link) Giolito’s career pitching splits by catcher are sort of stark...

 

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The Tigers signed Robbie Grossman for two years and $10 million including $500k per year in possible performance bonuses. I had to do a bit of a double take because that seemed like a “decent amount” for a player not really on the top free agent radar, but I think I also underestimated how solid Grossman has been for the last few years with the exception of his 2019 campaign.
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Grossman is essentially a one true outcome guy with a top 20 walk rate since 2016, though it has been trending down steadily.

 

Likely because from 2016-19, he didn't really show enough power (73 ISO+, about the same as Cheslor Cuthbert) to make pitchers fear throwing him strikes.

 

Then again, his power spiked in 2020 (141 ISO+, about the same as Ian Happ) so maybe Detroit is hoping that is the result of some kind of swing/approach change & it will carry over for 2021/22.

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Per Jeff Passan: Reliever Blake Treinen and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a two-year deal for $17.5 million with a club option that’s worth $8 million, sources tell ESPN.

 

A seemingly good pay day considering next year will be Treinen’s age 33 season.

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Can probably cross the Dodgers off the Hader trade list...

 

Hader isn't going anywhere imo.

 

Agreed.

 

No reason to trade Hader, build the staff around Woody, Burnes, Williams and Hader.

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wow it nice to see other teams are making moves.

 

Hot Stove is really heating up.

 

Eight teams (Mets, Padres, Royals, Dodgers, Braves, Tigers, Blue Jays & Giants) have now signed a free agent to a contract with at least a five million AAV.

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I am holding out hope that the Crew does make some moves in the next few weeks.

 

We won't make moves until February after all the top/middle tier FAs are gone... Bargin bin shopping like last year.

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Liam Hendriks goes to the White Sox.

Best reliever on the free agent market, but will turn 32 next month.

 

It’s reportedly a three-year deal with a fourth year club option. Deal is worth $54 million.

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