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OFFICIAL: We’ve signed RHP Luke Bard to a Minor League deal with an invite to Spring Training.
Additionally, we’ve invited internal non-roster C Jamie Richie to Spring Training. pic.twitter.com/fIuaONn3iy
—Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) February 11, 2023
It will be there for a year.
Free-agent left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin in agreement with Diamondbacks on one-year contract, sources tell @TheAthletic. The deal, which is pending a physical, is expected to be in the $6.5M range with a chance to increase to mid-$7.5M range with incentives.
—Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) February 11, 2023
Nikki Scherzer came into the world.
He had a great career.
The Blue Jays have a core roster that’s here to stay.
And of course, Bo Bichette understands the importance of giving back.
“In our community, kids are geared toward basketball and football,” PAL league director Veronica “Toolie” Roberts said. @BlueJays @MLB https://t.co/Uxl9aKjuKb
— Sports by Tampa Bay Times (@TBTimes_Sports) February 11, 2023
This winter, a few clubs have started to take out the checkbook.
“A players’ grievance over how the A’s, Marlins, Pirates, and Rays spend those revenue-sharing dollars – or don’t – remains unsettled.”
A’s spent $40M on FAs this winter
PIT added $35M in salary
TB spent big on extensions
Hopefully the grievance encouraged this spending https://t.co/98veJKaICd
—Brandon Wile (@Brandon_N_Wile) February 11, 2023
