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Brett Gardner / Reports: Yanks to pick up option on LHP Britton

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 21:35:01 EDT

The Yankees plan to pick up lefty reliever Zack Britton's option and decline options on Brett Gardner and J.A. Happ, according to multiple reports.

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Brad Hand / If presented with chance, Phillies would be wise to claim Brad Hand

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 21:14:02 EDT

In July of 2018, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reported that the Philadelphia Phillies were among the teams interested in then-San Diego Padres’ reliever Brad Hand.

Ultimately, Hand was instead traded to the Cleveland Indians, where he continued to to demonstrate that he was one of the game’s best relievers. In 306 games since the start of the 2016 season, FanGraphs says that Hand has been the seventh-best reliever in the sport, posting a 2.70 ERA.

Now, the Phillies could be presented with another chance to acquire Hand.

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Zack Britton / Yankees pick up Zack Britton's option, decline Brett Gardner's

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 20:26:55 EDT

Yankees pick up Zack Britton's option, decline Brett Gardner's trib.al/wNSoRv0

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Zack Britton / Yankees Pick Up Zack Britton’s Option

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 20:35:01 EDT

The Yankees have exercised reliever Zack Britton’s option, thereby keeping the left-hander under contract for the next two years, Andy Martino of SNY reports. The team had been facing a decision over whether to pick up a $14MM option for 2022. Had the Yankees declined it, Britton would have had the chance to opt out…

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Zack Britton / The Yankees have exercised Zack Britton's contract option (via @martinoNYC)

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 19:17:03 EDT

The Yankees have exercised Zack Britton's contract option (via @martinoNYC) on.sny.tv/vEIJ4dA

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Zack Britton / Can confirm that the #Yankees have picked up Zack Britton's option for 2022, valued at $14 million

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 19:28:16 EDT

Can confirm that the #Yankees have picked up Zack Britton's option for 2022, valued at $14 million.

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Zack Britton / Andy Martino of MLB.com reports that the Yankees are exercising

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 19:07:18 EDT

Andy Martino of MLB.com reports that the Yankees are exercising Zack Britton's club option for 2022.

With the Yankees picking up the 2022 option, Britton's $13 million player option for 2021 becomes locked in. He'll make $14 million in 2022. The left-hander has posted an ERA below 2.00 in each of the last two seasons, and it was 1.89 in 20 games in 2020 with a 16/7 K/BB ratio over 20 appearances with a 1.00 WHIP and .174 BAA. Britton will be a high-leverage reliever again for the Yankees in the next two years, and has a chance to earn save chances -- depending of course on Aroldis Chapman's health/involvement with the organization.

Brandon Hyde / O’s manager Brandon Hyde & Major League field coordinator Tim Cossins have been intertwined for nearly 30 years

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:45:25 EDT

O's manager Brandon Hyde & Major League field coordinator Tim Cossins have been intertwined for nearly 30 years. As aspiring athletes, pro baseball players, colleagues, and most importantly, as friends. Catching Up on a Lifelong Friendship, by @masnRoch: atmlb.com/37TcbcE

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Mike Morin / Marlins sent RHP Mike Morin outright to Triple-A New Orleans. Morin

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:28:06 EDT

Marlins sent RHP Mike Morin outright to Triple-A New Orleans.

Morin was one of three pitchers that were reinstated from the 60-day injured list only to be outrighted off the roster. The right-hander was placed on the IL with a right elbow UCL injury in August after appearing in just three games. He's expected to become a free agent after refusing the assignment.

Roberto Osuna / Now, where do the Astros go from here in their bullpen

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:31:51 EDT

Roberto Osuna's departure was no surprise. Now, where do the Astros go from here in their bullpen? - bit.ly/34GlY3H

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Kendall Graveman / Mariners move to bolster their bullpen by bringing back hard-throwing former starter Kendall Graveman, who quickly became one

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:22:32 EDT

Mariners move to bolster their bullpen by bringing back hard-throwing former starter Kendall Graveman, who quickly became one of team's leaders last season. "The whole thing I'm trying to get across is, ‘Let's win.' I see it. I feel it." atmlb.com/3e5sJPG

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Brad Hand / Braves Decline Darren O’Day’s Option

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:49:01 EDT

The Braves have turned down right-handed reliever Darren O’Day’s $3.5MM club option for 2021 in favor of a $500K buyout, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. O’Day is now the second notable reliever to have a team decline his option today, joining the Indians’ Brad Hand, who could earn $10MM in 2021 if another club…

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Kendall Graveman / I tell them often I'm proud of them

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:07:59 EDT

"I'm super proud of the guys. I tell them often I love them. I tell them often I'm proud of them." Kendall Graveman likes the fight he saw out of the team in 2020 and is ready to take the next step forward.

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Joe Harvey / Rockies sent RHP Joe Harvey outright to Triple-A Albuquerque.Harvey

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:49:02 EDT

Rockies sent RHP Joe Harvey outright to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Harvey is now off of the 40-man roster. The right-hander was placed on the 45-day injured list in August after suffering a right elbow sprain. The 28-year-old allowed three hits over 3 1/3 scoreless innings before the injury. Harvey can elect free agency, or he can report to Triple-A with a likely invite to spring training in 2021.

Brad Hand / Not as big a shock as Brad Hand going on outright waivers but not something you’d expect

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:39:59 EDT

Braves turn down Darren O'Day $3.5M option. Bit of a surprise considering how well he's pitched for Braves (1.21 ERA in 2 years there). Not as big a shock as Brad Hand going on outright waivers but not something you'd expect.

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