Will Bryce Harper be willing to pit-stop in the bay area? The San Francisco Giants plan to offer the free-agent outfielder a lucrative, short-term contract, USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale reported Sunday. Harper entered free-agency after the 2018 season, having rejected the Washington Nationals’ 10-year, $ 300 million-plus contract offer, but the market hasn’t produced the expected bidding war over the 26-year-old superstar to drive those figures higher. Nightengale didn’t specify how long the Giants contract offer might be or how much it would be worth, so it’s impossible to compare his deal to others he might have received already. Never... NESN.com
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MLB Rumors: Red Sox Sign Ex-Mets Reliever Jenrry Mejia To Minor-League Deal
The Red Sox added some bullpen depth to their minor-leagues Tuesday with a high-upside signing. Boston signed embattled ex-New York Mets reliever Jennry Mejia to a minor league deal, according to FanCred’s Jon Heyman and USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. His deal comes with an invite to spring training and is worth $ 625 thousand if he makes the big league club, per Heyman. Mejia isn’t exactly known for the best reasons around baseball, because in Feb. 2016 he was the first player to ever receive a lifetime ban due to failing three performance-enhancing drug tests. He was successful in applying for reinstatement, getting the league’s approval in July ... NESN.com
NFL Rumors: Steelers ‘Exploring Trade Options’ For Antonio Brown; Return Possible
The Antonio Brown saga continues to be one of the biggest stories in the NFL long after the Pittsburgh Steelers’ last snap of the season. The story continues to unfold as the league heads into Super Bowl weekend, with NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reporting that the Steelers are “exploring trade options” for the disgruntled wide receiver. On the other side of the coin, Rapoport reported that Brown also has not ruled out a return to the Steel City. We suppose anything is possible, although it does seem unlikely that the Steelers will be able to resolve the broken relationship with their star wide receiver that cast a dark cloud over the
MLB Rumors: Yankees Execs ‘Mixed’ On Team Trying To Sign Manny Machado
All signs point toward Manny Machado landing somewhere other than the Bronx. The New York Yankees, who signed shortstop Troy Tulowitzki last week, on Friday agreed to a two-year, $ 24 million contract with infielder DJ LeMahieu. While this doesn’t preclude New York from signing Machado, one of the best players in Major League Baseball, it creates even more doubt as to whether the four-time All-Star is a good fit for the Bronx Bombers. Thus, the Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies — the two other teams who’ve met with Machado in free agency — appear to be the front-runners for his services. And if we’re to believe Fancred’s Jon Heym... NESN.com
MLB Rumors: In Dwindled Market, Red Sox Are Craig Kimbrel’s ‘Best Bet’
Craig Kimbrel’s numbers suggest he will go down as one of the greatest closers to ever take the mound. But right now, the 30-year old and his 333 career saves remain very much on the free-agent market, and there is not exactly a hoard of teams lining up to secure the right-hander’s services. Kimbrel’s resume has done little to drive his own market this offseason, and his lofty asking price, reported as six-years at $ 100-million, has not done him any favors as well. With demand down, ESPN’s Buster Olney writes that the Boston Red Sox may remain the best and most-likely option for the fireballer, even if the Sox choose to
NBA Rumors: Why Suns Threaten Relocation To One Of These Cities
Talking Stick Resort Arena might fall silent on NBA nights if local officials don’t pay up. Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver has threatened to move the team to Seattle, Wash., or Las Vegas, Nev., if the Arizona city doesn’t approve $ 150 million worth of renovations to their current home venue, according to The Arizona Republic’s Laurie Roberts. The Phoenix City Council postponed a vote on the arena deal Wednesday, reportedly because it was unpopular in polls and didn’t have the required votes to pass in the council chambers. Sarver reportedly issued his threat following the postponement. Phoenix Mayor Thelda Williams has asked the counci... NESN.com
NBA Rumors: LeBron James Wants Lakers To Sign Carmelo Anthony
LeBron James apparently wants to share some shine with Carmelo Anthony. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar wants his team to acquire the Houston Rockets forward, The Athletic’s Joe Vardon reported Thursday, citing an NBA source. James reportedly still considers Anthony, his good friend, to be a valuable contributor on an NBA court and doesn’t want his career to end with a whimper. James also believes his young Lakers teammates might benefit from another veteran presence. However, James hasn’t pushed the Lakers to sign Anthony yet, according to Vardon. ” … sources said there had been no request made by James to Lakers president Magic Joh... NESN.com