Rays Willing To Wait For Wil Myers - RealGM Wiretap
The Tampa Bay Rays aren't hitting well in the season's first few weeks Authent... Ereck Flowers Jersey , but they are still willing to be patient with top prospect Wil Myers.


"With any potential move there are a lot of factors to consider -- the fit on our roster, what it means for our depth, and so on," president Andrew Friedman said.


"We also have to be really mindful that our goal is to compete year in and year out in the toughest division in baseball with almost no margin for error. The AL East will expose very quickly any weaknesses that you have. So when we bring someone here, we need to feel that he's ready to step in and help us win right away. As Joe has touched on already this spring Owa Odighizuwa Jersey , if we add someone who's not ready, not only will it hurt the team but it can really set the player back as well."

D Backs Pull Justin Upton From Trade Block - RealGM Wiretap After weeks of speculation and rumors surrounding Justin Upton, Diamondbacks president Derrick Hall says that there's "close to a 100 percent chance nothing happens" between now and the July 31 trade deadline. "I would be completely shocked if anything were to happen in-season," Hall said of Upton. "You have a better chance of moving a star-caliber player like Justin in the offseason, when teams know exactly where they finished and where they're heading Landon Collins Jersey , and they can get more creative. "We'll field all proposals and conversations. You never know. But I would be surprised if anything happens in the offseason, either." Upton, 24, has been the subject of rumors since reports surfaced before the All-Star break that the Diamondbacks were willing to entertain trade offers for him. Cespedes Expected To Leave Mets In Free Agency - RealGM Wiretap

The New York Mets are expected to modestly pursue Yoenis Cespedes, but they expect him to sign elsewhere Jon... Casillas Jersey , according to a team official.


Although he cooled off, New York's trade for Cespedes at the July 31 deadline fueled the club all the way to the World Series.


Cespedes recently told ESPN Deportes that he expects to sign at least a six-year contract and that he'd like to re-sign with the Mets.


"It's been an incredible experience," he said. "A very special experience for me."

Kershaw Receives Seven Year $215M Deal - RealGM Wiretap

According to sources, the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a seven-year, $215 million contract with Clayton Kershaw.


The deal will allow Kershaw to void the final two seasons after five years.


It is the richest contract in baseball history for a pitcher.


Kershaw went 16-9 with a 1.83 ERA and 232 strikeouts last season.

MLBPA Issues Statement On Bryant Promotions - RealGM Wiretap

The Major League Baseball Player's Association has released a strongly worded statement regarding the Chicago Cubs' decision to option Kris Bryant to begin the season.


"Today is a bad day for baseball. We all know that if @KrisBryant_23 were a combination of the greatest Players to play our great game Randy Bullock Jersey , and perhaps he will be before it's all said and done, the @Cubs still would have made the decision they made today. This decision, and other similar decisions made by clubs will be addressed in litigation, bargaining or both," the statement read.


Sending Bryant to the Minor Leagues for a few weeks to begin the 2015 season will allow the Cubs to control him for an additional year Nat Berhe Jersey , delaying his free agency.

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