Category: San Francisco Giants

Jesus Alou, Youngest in Trio of Baseball-Playing Brothers, Dies at 80

The New York Times – Sports:
He and his brothers, Felipe and Matty, were the only three brothers in major league history to play together in a single game.
Michael Conforto Rebuilds Career With San Francisco Giants

The New York Times – Sports:
San Francisco failed to sign Aaron Judge and backed away from Carlos Correa, but Michael Conforto and other additions hope to make the team better.
Spurning Mets, Carlos Correa Agrees to $200 Million Deal with Twins

The New York Times – Sports:
On Dec. 21, the shortstop agreed to a $315 million contract with the Mets. Twenty days later, he agreed to a $200 million deal with Minnesota. What happened?
What Is Going On With Carlos Correa and the Mets?

The New York Times – Sports:
On Dec. 21, the shortstop had a $315 million agreement with the Mets that needed only a physical to be finalized. He remains unsigned.
Carlos Correa Expected to Join Mets on 12-year, $315 Million Deal

The New York Times – Sports:
The star infielder agreed to terms on a 12-year, $315 million contract with the Mets after his agreement with San Francisco fell apart, reportedly over a medical concern.
Carlos Correa and the History of Baseball’s 10-Year Contracts

The New York Times – Sports:
Carlos Correa, Trea Turner and Xander Bogaerts were each signed to deals of 11 or more years this off-season. History suggests they could be on the move relatively soon.
MLB Teams Spend More Than $2 Billion on Free Agents

The New York Times – Sports:
Baseball was in a spending mood at the winter meetings, where the Mets added Justin Verlander, the Yankees kept Aaron Judge and San Diego splurged on Xander Bogaerts.
Gaylord Perry, Hall of Fame Pitcher With a Doctoring Touch, Dies at 84

The New York Times – Sports:
He won 314 games and recorded 3,500 strikeouts, but he’s remembered as much for his acknowledged spitball, with saliva just one substance in his arsenal.
Jacob deGrom Leads Mets’ Off-Season Shopping List

The New York Times – Sports:
Despite his injury issues, Jacob deGrom is expected to garner a contract in excess of $100 million. He is one of several Mets players who are about to test free agency.