Ex Indians update

[sportscoach]

@Sebastian, we are going to keep ya busy! This one can go into Around MLB... We really only need to move a few threads. Any that haven't been used lately can stay in general talk

 

[DCTribefan]

I see Frankie is in a New Balance athletic shoes commercial during the World Series. Guess his first season for the Mets was a success after all.

 

[DCTribefan]

Niebla good 'fit' as Padres pitching coach

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres are still in the process of narrowing down their managerial candidates, but they've come to a decision on their next pitching coach. Ruben Niebla, who spent 21 seasons with Cleveland, most recently as assistant pitching coach, has been officially hired as pitching coach...

www.mlb.com

 

[DCTribefan]

D-backs Hire Brent Strom As Pitching Coach

The D-backs are hiring former Astros pitching coach Brent Strom for that same role in Arizona. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

 

[jup]

D-backs Hire Brent Strom As Pitching Coach

The D-backs are hiring former Astros pitching coach Brent Strom for that same role in Arizona. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

My buddy Stomie isn't retiring after all. Just moving closer to home.

But who would want the Dback pitching coach job - Derrick Hall - YUCK

 

[Benway]

Derrick Hall - YUCK

Woah, is he a bad guy or just has a habit of losing way too much?

 

[jup]

Woah, is he a bad guy or just has a habit of losing way too much?

He is just bad period - that franchise will never win consisterly with him at the top.

Instead of changing course every two years, trying something different, they should get rid of Hall and actually compete regularly.

 

[Benway]

I am compelled to post this in here, though it's more worthy of EAYOR.

Former MLB All-Star's gross alleged pregame ritual revealed

 

[DCTribefan]

CDAV can rejoice (and change his avatar). Guardians have resigned Sandy Leon, per MLBtraderumors.com.

The Guardians have added some extra depth at catcher, signing veteran backstop Sandy Leon to a minor league contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training, per a club announcement. It’ll be the second stint in Cleveland for Leon, who is represented by the MAS+ Agency.

Leon, 32, spent the 2021 season with the Marlins, appearing in 83 games and batting .183/.237/.267 with four homers and five doubles in 220 plate appearances. That marked the tenth consecutive season in which Leon has logged at least brief Major League action.

 

[sportscoach]

Frazier is now a free agent... bring him back on a minor league contract? I think he's done personally, but honestly on a minor league pact, I would be fine with him trying to prove me wrong...

 

[Pierre Pan]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news:

 

[33Y0]

 

[sportscoach]

That is a bit of a surprise especially to do it now...

 

[Gson]

Corey Kluber signing with the Rays.. goood for the Klubot reuniting with Kevin Cash..

 

[DCTribefan]

• The Pirates announced they’ve agreed to terms with outfielder Ben Gamel. The 29-year-old will receive a $1.8MM guarantee, with the opportunity to earn an additional $200K in incentives based on plate appearance thresholds, reports Rosenthal (on Twitter). Gamel is entering his final year of club control, coming off a .247/.347/.388 showing over 400 plate appearances between Cleveland and Pittsburgh.