He was quite good in 2017 too and a big part of that World Series team - just not in the actual playoffs.
I'm guessing the Phillies actually won that trade WAR-wise but that was to be expected given both the volume and that a fringe starter can still out-contribute a reliever (at least in WAR).
Being reported: Hoskins to the Brewers - 2 years / $34M
And another phormer phillie
Left-handed reliever Matt Moore and the Los Angeles Angels are in agreement on a one-year, $9 million contract, sources tell ESPN. Moore joins the recently signed Robert Stephenson, plus previous free agent signings Luis Garcia and Adam Cimber, in a completely overhauled bullpen.— Jeff Passan ( @JeffPassan ) January 24, 2024
Left-handed reliever Matt Moore and the Los Angeles Angels are in agreement on a one-year, $9 million contract, sources tell ESPN. Moore joins the recently signed Robert Stephenson, plus previous free agent signings Luis Garcia and Adam Cimber, in a completely overhauled bullpen.
Pretty good deal for Rhys. Might as well lessen the risk of a 1-year deal and get some guaranteed earnings. Timing of his injury really cost him some money, because if he had a healthy 2023 that was similar to 2022 he probably gets something like 20 million a year for 4 years.
Still too bad the Phillies have three more years of Nick C instead of 1 or more years of Rhys IMO.
Bullpen options dwindling...
Rhys can opt out too
BREAKING: First baseman Rhys Hoskins and the Milwaukee Brewers are finalizing a two-year, $34 million contract with an opt-out after the first season, sources tell ESPN.— Jeff Passan ( @JeffPassan ) January 24, 2024
BREAKING: First baseman Rhys Hoskins and the Milwaukee Brewers are finalizing a two-year, $34 million contract with an opt-out after the first season, sources tell ESPN.
Robertson and Jankowski to the Rangers. Wouldn't have been a horrible reunion in Philly.
I guess it won't be hard for him to hit that threshold which would presumably just send him back into free agency.
Right-handed reliever Hector Neris and the Chicago Cubs are in agreement on a one-year, $9 million contract that includes an option for 2025, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN.The $9M team option converts to a player option at 60 games. Total max w incentives: $23.25M.— Jeff Passan ( @JeffPassan ) January 27, 2024
Right-handed reliever Hector Neris and the Chicago Cubs are in agreement on a one-year, $9 million contract that includes an option for 2025, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN.The $9M team option converts to a player option at 60 games. Total max w incentives: $23.25M.
Still making headlines
Old pal Nick Maton has been designated for assignment by the Tigers.
The Red Sox agreed to a minor league contract with infielder/outfielder Dalton Guthrie, per the transaction log at MiLB.com.
Nick Maton traded to Baltimore.
After yesterday I'm not sure the Phillies shouldn't have signed him!
He sure took a beating, supposedly he turned down deals worth twice as much while holding out for two. But $7M with incentives.
Hard to believe Bradley Zimmer played CF for the Phillies so recently! And now Jake Cave took his spot.
Joely Rodriguez has made the Red Sox roster, a decision punctuated with a joyful shout from the lefty in the clubhouse. CJ Cron, meanwhile, has been released.— Alex Speier ( @alexspeier ) March 24, 2024
Joely Rodriguez has made the Red Sox roster, a decision punctuated with a joyful shout from the lefty in the clubhouse. CJ Cron, meanwhile, has been released.
Joely Rodriguez. He pitched for us during the Pete Mackanin era! I guess it helps to be a lefty reliever to be a survivor.