Call to the Pen Dec 8, 2018
Minnesota Twins may have set second base market with Jonathan Schoop
While Jonathan Schoop’s recently announced deal with the Minnesota Twins is quite minor in value, it could set a precedent for other second basemen on the free agent market this year. When Jonathan Schoop with the Minnesota Twins on signed Thursday, many were rather apathetic towards the entire development. While Schoop certainly has the potential to be […] Minnesota Twins may have set second base market with Jonathan Schoop - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Twinkie Town Dec 7, 2018
Sources: Your dad will not pronounce ‘Schoop’ correctly until well into 2019
“We haven’t seen a situation like this since the Krzyzewski Incident of 1986.” The Twins’ acquisition of former Oriole/Brewer second baseman Jonathan Schoop received mostly positive reviews on Thursday, with a relatively inexpensive contract ($7.5 million for one year) for a spot that needed filling, and the hope that he’ll return to his 2017 form. The reaction was more subdued at your childhood home, as sources are saying your dad, Jeff, will butcher Schoop’s last name well into the 2019 MLB season. “Pa loves the Twins, but he’s terrible with names,” said Julie, your...
River Ave. Blues Dec 7, 2018
Mailbag: McNeil, Gohara, Seager, Hamilton, Ray, Iglesias
The Winter Meetings are right around the corner and we’ve got ten questions in this week’s mailbag. It was eleven before Jonathan Schoop signed with the Twins last night. Send questions to RABmailbag (at) gmail (dot) com and I’ll answer as many as I can each week. Bob asks: Now that the Mets have acquired […] The post Mailbag: McNeil, Gohara, Seager, Hamilton, Ray, Iglesias appeared first on River Avenue Blues.
Reviewing the Brew Dec 7, 2018
Milwaukee Brewers: How did Junior Guerra keep his job?
Dan Jennings, Xavier Cedeno, and Jonathan Schoop ended up non-tendered, but right-hander Junior Guerra will get a contract for 2019. Why did the Milwaukee Brewers keep the 34-year old right-hander? Junior Guerra was the Milwaukee Brewers’ Opening Day starter in 2017. He didn’t make the Opening Day roster in 2018. However, he did manage to […] Milwaukee Brewers: How did Junior Guerra keep his job? - Reviewing the Brew - Reviewing the Brew - A Milwaukee Brewers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Call to the Pen Dec 6, 2018
Minnesota Twins to sign Jonathan Schoop
The former Baltimore Orioles All-Star is apparently headed to the Minnesota Twins on a one-year deal, a recent report indicates. According to Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic, the Minnesota Twins are signing second baseman Jonathan Schoop to a one-year deal worth “more than $7” million. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com also reported similarly to Rosenthal. Schoop […] Minnesota Twins to sign Jonathan Schoop - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Baltimore Sun Dec 6, 2018
Former Orioles All-Star Jonathan Schoop finalizing one-year deal with Twins, per report
Former Orioles All-Star second baseman Jonathan Schoop will look to rebuild his value after a disastrous 2017 in Baltimore and Milwaukee on what is reportedly a one-year deal with the Minnesota Twins. According to The Athletic, Schoop will play out what would have been his final year before free...
Puckett's Pond Dec 6, 2018
Minnesota Twins to add infielders Jonathan Schoop and Ronald Torreyes
The Minnesota Twins have reportedly agreed to deals to add infielders Jonathan Schoop and Ronald Torreyes to their roster for 2019. The Minnesota Twins added to their barren middle infield mix Thursday afternoon. Two roster cast offs in second baseman Jonathan Schoop and former Yankee infielder Ronald Torreyes are now members of the Twins. At […] Minnesota Twins to add infielders Jonathan Schoop and Ronald Torreyes - Pucketts Pond - Pucketts Pond - A Minnesota Twins Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Twinkie Town Dec 6, 2018
Also Ronald Torreyes was signed.
The news can not be halted The Twins are in the mood for some infielders today, picking up Johnathan Schoop roughly 3 seconds before signing former Yankee Ronald Torreyes to a one year deal. The Twins, who appear to be on the verge of signing Jonathan Schoop, announced that they have signed Ronald Torreyes to a one-year contract.— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) December 6, 2018 Reportedly the pact wit the utility infielder will be for $800k if he makes the MLB roster. Torreyes hit 280/.294/.370 in 41 games with our mortal new-yorker foes last year and owns a career line of...
Twinkie Town Dec 6, 2018
Twins Sign Jonathan Schoop
We have the scoop on Schoop. Oh Em Gee, something actually happened! The Twins are finalizing a deal with second baseman, Jonathan Schoop for a one year contract worth about $7.5mm dollars with unknown incentives. #Twins finalizing one-year deal with free-agent 2B Jonathan Schoop for more than $7M, sources tell The Athletic.— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 6, 2018 Schoop struggled with the Orioles and Brewers last year to the tune of a .202/.246/.331 triple slash with 4 entire dingerydoos, causing the brewers to non-tender him this off-season rather than pay him the 10...
Brew Crew Ball Dec 6, 2018
Report: Former Brewer Jonathan Schoop signs with Minnesota Twins
Not even a week after a non-tender, Schoop has a new team. It didn’t take Jonathan Schoop long to find a new team after his non-tender last week. On Friday, the Brewers announced they would non-tender the second baseman, and David Stearns admitted it was his worst move as GM. Today, Schoop has a new team to work for, as Ken Rosenthal reports the Twins will sign Schoop to a one-year, $7 million contract. Had the Brewers held on to Schoop, he would have been heading for a big pay day in his final year of arbitration. MLB Trade Rumors had a projection of $10 million of Schoop, even after his...
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Dec 6, 2018
Twins to shore up infield by adding Jonathan Schoop, Ronald Torreyes
The All-Star second baseman will replace a hole left by Brian Dozier and Logan Forsythe.
Bleed Cubbie Blue Dec 6, 2018
Ronald Torreyes signs with the Twins
... ending one of the shortest Cubs tenures ever. The Cubs acquired Ronald Torreyes from the Yankees November 28 for a player to be named later or cash considerations. (It will likely be cash considerations.) Two days later they non-tendered him. The possibility existed that they could sign him back to a minor-league deal. Except that possibility no longer exists: The Twins, who appear to be on the verge of signing Jonathan Schoop, announced that they have signed Ronald Torreyes to a one-year contract.— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) December 6, 2018 And here’s how much he will be...
Reviewing the Brew Dec 6, 2018
Milwaukee Brewers: Is Daniel Murphy the answer at Second Base?
After deciding not to bring back Jonathan Schoop, it confirmed what many had already expected which is that the Milwaukee Brewers are still looking for their 2019 second baseman. There are a lot of options in free agency but perhaps the best fit could be veteran Daniel Murphy. Consistency in the middle infield was something […] Milwaukee Brewers: Is Daniel Murphy the answer at Second Base? - Reviewing the Brew - Reviewing the Brew - A Milwaukee Brewers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Cubbies Crib Dec 5, 2018
Chicago Cubs: Would the team gamble on Jonathan Schoop?
While the Chicago Cubs decided to tender a non-guaranteed contract to shortstop Addison Russell, his suspension leaves a hole in the middle infield. When the 2019 campaign kicks off, the Chicago Cubs, in theory, have the pieces to offset Addison Russell serving the remainder of his 40-game suspension. Said suspension will cost the Cubs infielder […] Chicago Cubs: Would the team gamble on Jonathan Schoop? - Cubbies Crib - Cubbies Crib - A Chicago Cubs Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Brew Crew Ball Dec 4, 2018
Milwaukee Brewers Free Agent Targets: Derek Dietrich
A utility man without much defensive utility, Dietrich can at least hit from the left side. Would the Brewers be able to hide his glove enough to make him an effective second base stopgap? With the failed trade and non-tender of Jonathan Schoop, second base looks to again be an immediate need for the Milwaukee Brewers — even if it’s just a short-term fix until Keston Hiura proves he’s ready (if you’re willing to believe the organization) or he clears the Super Two deadline (if you’re being cynical). That likely means any second base help the Brewers consider this offseason will...
