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Bill Madden: Mets, Yankees spreading holiday joy in Big Apple with free-spending offseason

NEW YORK — When the dust began settling on what had been the wildest two weeks of spending in baseball history, Steve Cohen had emerged with a payroll of over $340 million and Hal Steinbrenner had shelled out $522 million on two players alone in Aaron Judge and Carlos Rodon.

Tribune News Service · Dec 18, 2022

The Yankees Are Having a Great Offseason—but They Still Need More

The Yankees are having one heck of an offseason. Last night, they agreed to a six-year, $162 million contract with lefthander Carlos Rodón, giving them the best rotation in the American League, if not in all of baseball. And they did so in addition to re-signing both Aaron Judge and…

Sports Illustrated · Dec 16, 2022

Ranking the Top SP in Free Agency, With Signing Predictions

There is still plenty of talent to sign, even with Jacob deGrom, Justin Verlander and Clayton Kershaw off the board.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 13, 2022

Building the Best Red Sox Team for 2023

Here are the free-agent signings and trades that Boston should make to return to contention next season.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 23, 2022

David Murphy: Thoughts on the Phillies' pitching search, with four targets who could offer some value

Years ago, a former member of the Phillies' front office was asked whether a certain pitcher could be a viable rotation piece. The longtime baseball man wrinkled his face and shook his head.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 23, 2022

Ranking MLB’s Top 50 Free Agents, With Signing Predictions

The offseason is officially here, and this year’s free-agency class features a record-setting slugger alongside star shortstops. See how they stack up.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 9, 2022

Anthony Rizzo becomes free agent after declining option with Yankees

He hit 32 home runs for the fourth time in his career — he’s never hit more — and had 75 RBIs in 130 games despite a .224 batting average.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 8, 2022

Rangers free agency guide: Starting pitching, big bats, cash to spend and more

The end of the World Series means the start of free agency. Insert the corny little dad joke about, “Now the work begins for the Rangers.”

Tribune News Service · Nov 5, 2022

Mets’ Canha Says Jacob deGrom Wants to Stay With Team

The Mets starter is expected to opt-out of his contract and enter free agency.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 4, 2022

Mets Left to Accept Another Fruitless Season

A season that so recently seemed it could be special ended in familiar fashion for the Mets, who will likely look a lot different next year.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 10, 2022