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DRaysBay Mar 27, 2024
Tampa Bay Rays acquire Niko Goodrum
Photo by Kelly Gavin/MLB Photos via The Rays are adding a switch hitting versatile bench player on the eve of Opening Day The Tampa Bay Rays are acquiring utility fielder Niko Goodrum from the Minnesota Twins per a report from Marc Topkin. Goodrum, 32, was a second round selection in the 2010 draft by the Minnesota Twins. A player that possessed solid tools but struggled to make an impact during his time in the minor leagues, Goodrum was able to stick around for a while due to his potential. He ultimately made his debut in 2017, but would be released following the...
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DRaysBay Mar 25, 2024
Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Joe Rock’s special election gets us to the next round. Previous Winner Joe Rock, LHPAA | 4.50 ERA, 90.0 IP (19 GS) 27.3 K%, 8.1 BB%AAA | 3 ER, 2.2 IP (1 GS) 4 K, 2 BB As a cold weather, late bloomer at Ohio University (with a no-hitter on his resume) Rock was drafted 68th overall by the Rockies in 2021, and traded to the Rays this off-season for Greg Jones. Rock has the look of a starting pitcher, with a good body and fluid delivery, and solid extension thanks to his 6’6” build, although there are some...
Pinstripe Alley 3 hours ago
Photo by Jim McIsaac/ The Yankees needed some help in the infield and they got a useful, versatile player in Berti. The Yankees were about to enter the season with a mess of a third base/utility situation. You can say that even after trading for Jon Berti on Wednesday, it’s still less than ideal, but one thing is certain: the former Marlins player does a lot to help the Yanks fill a glaring hole on their roster. Yesterday, New York sent its 28th-ranked prospect, John Cruz to the Marlins and catcher Ben Rortvedt to the Rays to get Berti on a three-team trade (Tampa...
Pinstripe Alley 22 hours ago
Photo by Rich Storry/ A three-team deal broke on Opening Day Eve between New York and the two Florida teams. The Yankees and Marlins have been much-predicted trade partners for a while now, and we finally got a deal done between the two — and that other Florida franchise. Jon Berti, the speedster who saw time at five different positions in 2023, comes to the Bronx, the Marlins get Rookie ball outfielder John Cruz, and the Rays picked up Ben Rortvedt from the Yankees. Miami also gets another young outfielder in Tampa Bay’s Shane Sasaki, who finished last season in...
NESN.com 19 hours ago
The Boston Red Sox made a last-minute depth addition to their pitching staff on Wednesday evening, just 24 hours before opening up the 2024 season against the Seattle Mariners. Boston reportedly acquired starting pitcher Naoyuki Uwasawa from the Tampa Bay Rays, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, in exchange […]
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