The option year was important to the Red Sox, who wanted the chance to retain their reclamation project. The fact that Kluber preferred to re-establish his value before hitting free agency again next fall didn't fit Boston's slightly longer-term plans.

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Taillon was asked about his new delivery and how it compares to the way he used to throw.



The Mets and Nationals are paying a combined $56.5 million in guaranteed salary this season to deGrom and Scherzer, $22 million to deGrom, and $34.5 million to Scherzer. Meanwhile, the San Diego Padres are paying $34.5 million to three starting pitchers acquired in trades during the offseason: $19 million to Yu Darvish, $11.1 million to Blake Snell, and $4.45 million to Joe Musgrove.

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Scott: Dansby Swanson had a breakout half in 2019, and he was quietly excellent last year (he beat Tim Anderson and Francisco Lindor in 5x5 value). While Swanson probably would have cooled somewhat in a full season, his two months of 2020 extrapolate to 132 runs, 27 homers, 94 RBIs, 13.5 steals. No one expects those absurd numbers, but his ADP makes him an attractive target. It will be pesky if Swanson doesn’t command the No. 2 slot — Ozzie Albies is also in that mix — but I’ll gladly bet on the player and the overall depth of this lineup.Chicago White Sox face coverings

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That’s a reference to time lost in camp as the 35-year-old pitcher tries to make the roster after signing as a minor-league free agent last month. He’s been restricted by the league from participating in camp since Saturday.Pittsburgh Pirates face coverings

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