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  • • 2021 Player Review: Zach Werenski’s season was cut short, but he was by far the Blue Jackets’ best defenseman when he played
    Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Werenski played well for the team even with a hernia for the duration of the season, but how much longer will he be here? Zach Werenski’s season was cut short with an abdominal hernia, but prior to his season’s untimely end, Werenski was easily the team’s best defenseman, surpassing the play of his more heralded partner. Hearing a lot of "Jones' numbers were ...2021
  • • Prepare for a rebuild in Columbus
    The Blue Jackets are entering a new era I hope you took a few pictures and acquired a few mementos. The Columbus Blue Jackets, as you’ve known them over the last five seasons, are about to undergo a radical transformation. The recent past has been good -- by our standards, at least. We won our first playoff series. We had our first 100 point season. We had a Vezina winning goaltender, twice. We we...2021
  • • Texans withdraw qualifying offer to P.J. Hall
    The Texans terminated their qualifying offer to defensive lineman P.J. Hall, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports. The team offered Hall an original-round tender worth $2.183 million on March 16. The Raiders originally made Hall a second-round choice. Las Vegas traded Hall to the Vikings last August, but Minnesota waived him with a failed [more]...2021
  • • Offseason In Review: San Francisco Giants
    The Giants revamped their pitching staff with short-term contracts, and while they did a lot of roster-shuffling heading into the 2021 season, they generally stood pat in the big picture to position themselves for the winter of 2021-22. Major League Signings Kevin Gausman, SP: One year, $18.9MM (accepted qualifying offer) Tommy La Stella, IF: Three…...2021
  • • MLBTR Poll: Top-5 Free Agent Contracts
    With there’s always quite a lot of room to quibble over free agent rankings, there was really no debate regarding the top handful of talent in this year’s class. (At least, that is, once Marcus Stroman elected to accept the qualifying offer.) After Trevor Bauer, J.T. Realmuto, George Springer, Marcell Ozuna, and DJ LeMahieu —…...2021
  • • Giants Roster “Pretty Settled,” Could Still Add Rotation Arms
    The Giants’ rotation took the early spotlight this winter as Kevin Gausman weighed multi-year deals against a short-term return to the Bay. Ultimately, Gausman brought his 3.62 ERA/3.09 FIP and 32.2 percent strikeout rate from 2020 back to San Francisco by accepting the club’s qualifying offer. Slot Gausman at the top of the Giants’ rotation,…...2021
  • • Free Agent Notes: Mets, Williams, Folty, Arrieta, Twins, Rosenthal
    The Mets have already put a lot of focus on their rotation this winter, between retaining Marcus Stroman via the qualifying offer and adding Carlos Carrasco and Joey Lucchesi in trades.  While Trevor Bauer’s name continues to loom over Citi Field, the Mets are also continuing to explore other hurlers.  According to Russell Dorsey of…...2021
  • • Thon Maker to Sign Deal with Cavaliers
    Thon Maker was one of the most intriguing stories of the 2016 NBA Draft class, ultimately selected with the No. 10 overall pick. After not receiving a qualifying offer from the Detroit Pistons last week, he became a free agent for the first time in his career. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Maker will […] The post Thon Maker to Sign Deal with Cavaliers appeared first on SLAM....2020
  • • Nuggets letting Torrey Craig walk after pulling qualifying offer; forward reacts
    The Denver Nuggets have pulled the qualifying offer on forward Torrey Craig, which allows him to become an unrestricted free agent, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Craig actually tweeted before Woj broke the news and sounded pretty upset with the Nuggets’ decision. No love 👌🏾 — Torrey Craig (@TCraig_23) November 21, 2020 Denver has pulled […] The post Nuggets letting Torrey Cra...2020
  • Report: Nationals 'showing continued interest' in DJ LeMahieu
    • Report: Nationals 'showing continued interest' in DJ LeMahieu
    LeMahieu became a free agent last week when he declined the New York Yankees one-year, $18.9 million qualifying offer. He's drawn plenty of interest from a variety of teams around the league....2020

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  • • 2021 Player Review: Zach Werenski’s season was cut short, but he was by far the Blue Jackets’ best defenseman when he played
    Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Werenski played well for the team even with a hernia for the duration of the season, but how much longer will he be here? Zach Werenski’s season was cut short with an abdominal hernia, but prior to his season’s untimely end, Werenski was easily the team’s best defenseman, surpassing the play of his more heralded partner. Hearing a lot of "Jones' numbers were ...2021
  • Marcus Stroman accepts Mets' qualifying offer, 'beyond excited' to remain with club
    • Marcus Stroman accepts Mets' qualifying offer, 'beyond excited' to remain with club
    Stroman had his 2020 season delayed due to an injury and then decided on Aug. 10 to opt-out of the shortened campaign due to COVID-19 concerns....2020
  • • Tyson Jost re-signed for one year by Colorado Avalanche
    Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images Without many options Jost just accepted his qualifying offer In a bit of late Sunday night housekeeping it was revealed by Cap Friendly that Tyson Jost had accepted his qualifying offer on the date of expiration, although teams almost always keep the offer open. The Colorado Avalanche forward was in a tough position without any arbitration rights and...2020
  • • 2019-20 Player Review: Big Josh Anderson is a big question mark
    Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images Will the power winger play for Columbus in 2021? The biggest question facing the Columbus Blue Jackets this offseason is what to do with forward Josh Anderson. Anderson had a career year in 2018-19, scoring 27 goals and 20 assists in a full 82 game season. He then was a dominant force in the first round sweep of the Tampa Bay Lightning. He injured...2020
  • • 2019-20 Player Review : Andrew Peeke is well on his way to becoming a peak defender
    Photo by Brett Holmes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Andrew Peeke made his professional hockey debut this season splitting time between the Cleveland Monsters and Columbus Blue Jackets. At the start of the season, the rookie defensemen slotted into the lineup alongside veteran Dillon Simpson on the Monsters second pairing. "He knows what it takes to be a good player here. He’s helped me st...2020
  • • Vladislav Kamenev confirms he’s leaving the Colorado Avalanche for the KHL
    Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NHLI via Getty Images Kamenev puts to rest the speculation over rumors that he’s leaving the Avalanche A few weeks ago, we reported that Colorado Avalanche forward Vladislav Kamenev was expected to sign with SKA St. Peterburg to play in the KHL next season. Despite the rumor Kamenev’s agent and other media outlets, the move has now been confirmed by the player himself. Ka...2020
  • • Clippers could target Kris Dunn in offseason despite his injury
    There has been buzz throughout the 2019-20 season that the Clippers are expected to be among the teams that will show interest in Kris Dunn when he reaches free agency this summer, says K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. It’s not clear how Dunn’s season-ending knee injury will affect L.A.’s potential interest, Johnson adds. The Clippers’ interest level may also be impacted by how the Bulls handle...2020
  • • Bulls' Kris Dunn done for season, Zach LaVine out Wednesday
    The Bulls frontcourt has been getting a little healthier lately, with Otto Porter and Wendell Carter returning to action within the last few days and Lauri Markkanen making good progress as well. However, the team isn’t in the clear yet when it comes to injuries, especially in the backcourt. Speaking to reporters, including K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune (Twitter link), Bulls head coach Jim B...2020
  • • Camp battles: Twins’ fifth starter
    Entering the offseason, the Twins’ rotation consisted of Jose Berrios and, uh … [checks notes] — that’s about it. Minnesota had quite a bit of work to do to fill out the starting staff and immediately received a boost when Jake Odorizzi accepted a $17.8 million qualifying offer. The Twins brought back another piece of their ’19 rotation when they agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal with Michael...2020
  • • Twins re-sign SP Michael Pineda to two-year, $20 million contract
    The Minnesota Twins entered the offseason needing starting pitching. Now, they’ve welcomed back another familiar face after re-signing Michael Pineda to a two-year contract. According to The Athletic’s Dan Hayes, Pineda’s two-year deal is worth $20 million and will become official pending his physical. Pineda’s 2019 campaign with the Twins ended on a rough note after serving a 60-game PED suspensi...2019

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  • • Wizards part ways with Devin Robinson after his arrest
    The incident that led to Devin Robinson‘s dismissal from the Wizards was a fight with Jalen Mills of the Philadelphia Eagles outside a Washington, D.C., nightclub early this morning, reports Candace Buckner of The Washington Post, citing authorities.  The Wizards issued a statement after Robinson's arrest, saying they won’t extend a qualifying offer to the two-way player for next season. Robinson ...2019
  • • Forward Devin Robinson arrested, Wizards announce he will not return
    Following an alleged physical confrontation outside a nightclub early Saturday morning, Wizards two-way player Devin Robinson was arrested, according to Fred Katz of The Athletic (Twitter link). The Wizards issued a statement addressing the arrest, adding that Robinson will not return for the team next season. “We are aware of the incident this morning involving Devin and are disappointed in his a...2019
  • • The Wind Up: Manny Goes to Japan
    Welcome back, friends! The Wind Up has been on a vacation of sorts since the end of November, but no longer. How is MLB’s offseason treating you? Did your team get everything you wanted them to over the holidays? Did you make a resolution to not get mad online about your baseball team this year? All of this is important. All of this is leading somewhere. Okay, maybe not. But surely something is ha...2017
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    2014
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Qualifying Offer trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • 2021 Player Review: Zach Werenski’s season was cut short, but he was by far the Blue Jackets’ best defenseman when he played
    Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Werenski played well for the team even with a hernia for the duration of the season, but how much longer will he be here? Zach Werenski’s season was cut short with an abdominal hernia, but prior to his season’s untimely end, Werenski was easily the team’s best defenseman, surpassing the play of his more heralded partner. Hearing a lot of "Jones' numbers were ...2021
  • • Prepare for a rebuild in Columbus
    The Blue Jackets are entering a new era I hope you took a few pictures and acquired a few mementos. The Columbus Blue Jackets, as you’ve known them over the last five seasons, are about to undergo a radical transformation. The recent past has been good -- by our standards, at least. We won our first playoff series. We had our first 100 point season. We had a Vezina winning goaltender, twice. We we...2021
  • • Texans withdraw qualifying offer to P.J. Hall
    The Texans terminated their qualifying offer to defensive lineman P.J. Hall, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports. The team offered Hall an original-round tender worth $2.183 million on March 16. The Raiders originally made Hall a second-round choice. Las Vegas traded Hall to the Vikings last August, but Minnesota waived him with a failed [more]...2021
  • • Offseason In Review: San Francisco Giants
    The Giants revamped their pitching staff with short-term contracts, and while they did a lot of roster-shuffling heading into the 2021 season, they generally stood pat in the big picture to position themselves for the winter of 2021-22. Major League Signings Kevin Gausman, SP: One year, $18.9MM (accepted qualifying offer) Tommy La Stella, IF: Three…...2021
  • • MLBTR Poll: Top-5 Free Agent Contracts
    With there’s always quite a lot of room to quibble over free agent rankings, there was really no debate regarding the top handful of talent in this year’s class. (At least, that is, once Marcus Stroman elected to accept the qualifying offer.) After Trevor Bauer, J.T. Realmuto, George Springer, Marcell Ozuna, and DJ LeMahieu —…...2021
  • • Giants Roster “Pretty Settled,” Could Still Add Rotation Arms
    The Giants’ rotation took the early spotlight this winter as Kevin Gausman weighed multi-year deals against a short-term return to the Bay. Ultimately, Gausman brought his 3.62 ERA/3.09 FIP and 32.2 percent strikeout rate from 2020 back to San Francisco by accepting the club’s qualifying offer. Slot Gausman at the top of the Giants’ rotation,…...2021
  • • Free Agent Notes: Mets, Williams, Folty, Arrieta, Twins, Rosenthal
    The Mets have already put a lot of focus on their rotation this winter, between retaining Marcus Stroman via the qualifying offer and adding Carlos Carrasco and Joey Lucchesi in trades.  While Trevor Bauer’s name continues to loom over Citi Field, the Mets are also continuing to explore other hurlers.  According to Russell Dorsey of…...2021
  • • Thon Maker to Sign Deal with Cavaliers
    Thon Maker was one of the most intriguing stories of the 2016 NBA Draft class, ultimately selected with the No. 10 overall pick. After not receiving a qualifying offer from the Detroit Pistons last week, he became a free agent for the first time in his career. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Maker will […] The post Thon Maker to Sign Deal with Cavaliers appeared first on SLAM....2020
  • • Nuggets letting Torrey Craig walk after pulling qualifying offer; forward reacts
    The Denver Nuggets have pulled the qualifying offer on forward Torrey Craig, which allows him to become an unrestricted free agent, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Craig actually tweeted before Woj broke the news and sounded pretty upset with the Nuggets’ decision. No love 👌🏾 — Torrey Craig (@TCraig_23) November 21, 2020 Denver has pulled […] The post Nuggets letting Torrey Cra...2020
  • • Report: Nationals 'showing continued interest' in DJ LeMahieu
    LeMahieu became a free agent last week when he declined the New York Yankees one-year, $18.9 million qualifying offer. He's drawn plenty of interest from a variety of teams around the league....2020

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  • • 2021 Player Review: Zach Werenski’s season was cut short, but he was by far the Blue Jackets’ best defenseman when he played
    Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Werenski played well for the team even with a hernia for the duration of the season, but how much longer will he be here? Zach Werenski’s season was cut short with an abdominal hernia, but prior to his season’s untimely end, Werenski was easily the team’s best defenseman, surpassing the play of his more heralded partner. Hearing a lot of "Jones' numbers were ...2021
  • • Heat guard Gabe Vincent signs Two-Way Qualifying Offer
    Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent has signed his Two-Way Qualifying Offer. Vincent, who was named the 2019-20 NBA G League Most Improved Player, originally signed with the HEAT to a two-way contract on January 8, 2020. He appeared in nine games with Miami last season totaling 22 points, six assists, five rebounds and five steals … Continue reading "Heat guard Gabe Vincent signs Two-Way Qualifyin...2020
  • • Tyson Jost re-signed for one year by Colorado Avalanche
    Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images Without many options Jost just accepted his qualifying offer In a bit of late Sunday night housekeeping it was revealed by Cap Friendly that Tyson Jost had accepted his qualifying offer on the date of expiration, although teams almost always keep the offer open. The Colorado Avalanche forward was in a tough position without any arbitration rights and...2020
  • • Weekend Flurries: Joe Thornton says goodbye to the San Jose Sharks
    John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports With Joe Thornton off the market, there are still some big names left in free agency. But who has the money? A day after announcing that he would suit up for HC Davos in Switzerland during the “offseason”, Joe Thornton signed another one year contract in the NHL - and for the first time, it wasn’t with the San Jose Sharks. The former Sharks captain has signed...2020
  • • Forecasting The Qualifying Offer Market: Position Players
    We know that this year’s qualifying offer will be worth a hefty $18.9MM, though that is one of the few points of certainty we have heading into the most unpredictable offseason in baseball history.  The revenue losses brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted every corner of the sport, and since there’s so much…...2020
  • • Morning Flurries: Draft picks, RFAs and Qualifying Offers
    Photo by Kyle Harris/NHLI via Getty Images The Colorado Avalanche welcome a new group of youngsters to the organization After what felt like the longest second round in the history of professional sports drafting, the 2020 NHL Entry Draft is now in the books. For only the second time in the last six years, the Colorado Avalanche were didn’t have a pick in the top-10. Despite that, Joe Sakic and...2020
  • • Abdelkader, Alzner and Hinostroza set to hit the open market
    Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports Vinnie Hinostroza is a player who the Avalanche should look to bring in for their bottom-6 With the 2020 NHL Entry Draft only a few hours away, teams are starting to make roster moves to create flexibility. Veterans Justin Abdelkader and Karl Alzner have been placed on unconditional waivers by Detroit and Montreal respectively as both teams plan to buy out the pla...2020
  • • Nikita Zadorov to the Bruins?
    Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images With trade rumors swirling around Nikita Zadorov, Boston seems like a logical landing spot With the NHL offseason in full swing starting this week, the rumor mill has begun to work overtime. While the Colorado Avalanche have been connected to a number of big names as many pundits believe Joe Sakic is in “buy” mode, one player who is likely to find h...2020
  • • Cannon Blasts: Predicting is hard
    Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images That and more of this week’s links With the 2020 NHL season finally coming to an end, I thought it was time to revist the Cannon staff preseason predictions. Metro Division: Washington (4 votes)Carolina (2 votes)NY Rangers (1 vote) This is a good start, with the majority accurately predicting that the Capitals would remain the team to beat in the Metro. Carol...2020
  • • 2019-20 Player Review : Andrew Peeke is well on his way to becoming a peak defender
    Photo by Brett Holmes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Andrew Peeke made his professional hockey debut this season splitting time between the Cleveland Monsters and Columbus Blue Jackets. At the start of the season, the rookie defensemen slotted into the lineup alongside veteran Dillon Simpson on the Monsters second pairing. "He knows what it takes to be a good player here. He’s helped me st...2020

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  • • Weekend Flurries: Joe Thornton says goodbye to the San Jose Sharks
    2020
  • • Morning Flurries- Free agency and the goalie carousel
    Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images It’s going to be hard to keep track of which goalies are playing where next season Having free agency start on October 9th, a random Friday during what would normally be the first weeks of the NHL season, was a fitting time for all of the major albatross deals to get handed out in 2020. The Colorado Avalanche signed a handful of free agent deals...2020
  • • Jose Abreu says he didn't talk to any teams besides White Sox
    Heading into free agency last fall, Jose Abreu made no secret that he wanted to remain with the White Sox, and he told reporters, including Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune, that he didn’t even talk to any other clubs during his brief time on the open market. “My family is good in Chicago. They love Chicago,” Abreu said. “They are really grateful and good and happy with the White Sox organizat...2020
  • • Astros reportedly make offer to Charlie Morton
    The Astros have made an initial offer to bring right-hander Charlie Morton back to Houston, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today (via Twitter). The dollar amount of the reported offer is yet unclear, though Nightengale does specify that it’s a one-year contract with an option for a second year. Vague as the terms may still be, it seems reasonable to expect that the total value of the pact of for l...2018
  • • Bjelica to return to Europe after not signing with 76ers
    Nemanja Bjelica has elected to return to Europe for the 2018-19 season rather than signing with the Sixers, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer (Twitter link).Philadelphia and Bjelica agreed to terms on a one-year, $4.449M deal earlier this month.However, according to Nikos Varlas of Eurohoops.net, there was a strong belief among EuroLeague teams that the veteran forward could b...2018
  • • NBA free agency 2018: Jabari Parker signs with Bulls on reported two-year deal worth $40 million
    The Bucks pulled Parker's qualifying offer at the last moment, making him an unrestricted free agent...2018
  • • NBA free agency 2018: Jabari Parker to sign with Bulls on two-year deal worth $40M, per report
    The Bucks pulled Parker's qualifying offer at the last moment, making him an unrestricted free agent...2018
  • • Jabari Parker signs with the Bulls
    Jabari Parker is going home.Earlier this morning, reports indicated that he and the Chicago Bulls were progressing on a two-year deal. But one thing needed to happen first — the Milwaukee Bucks needed to accept that they weren’t going to bring Parker back. As it turns out, that didn’t take them too long. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, he’s got a two-year deal with the Bulls.“Free agent forward Jab...2018
  • • Kings interested in Jabari Parker, Mario Hezonja
    The Kings are interested in signing restricted free agent Jabari Parker, though their level of interest depends on Parker’s asking price, James Ham of NBC Sports writes.Since coming into the league, Parker has torn the ACL in his left knee, once in 2014 and again in 2017. Ham notes that the Bucks may be preparing for life without Parker, someone who was once seen as a franchise cornerstone.Milwauk...2018
  • • Walker would welcome long-term extension
    Even after Neil Walker put pen to paper, accepting the Mets' $17.2-million qualifying offer, neither side stopped thinking about a longer-term commitment. For Walker, a multi-year extension would mean planting roots in the Northeast, where he owns a home and has rooted his family. For the Mets, it would mean locking up a player who quickly became a leader in their clubhouse....2017

Top Qualifying Offer news

  • • Devils make qualifying offers to Palmieri, 4 others
    NEWARK, N.J. - The New Jersey Devils have tendered a qualifying offer to leading scorer Kyle Palmieri and four other restricted free agents. Forwards Reid Boucher, Jacob Josefson, Sergey Kalinin and minor league defenceman Reece Scarlet also ......2016
  • • Sharks make qualifying offers to Hertl, 3 others
    SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Sharks issued a qualifying offer to pending restricted free agent forward Tomas Hertl and three other players. The Sharks also issued qualifying offers Monday to restricted free agents forwards Matt Nieto and R......2016
  • • Tristan Thompson Declines Cavs’ $6.4 Million Qualifying Offer
    2015
  • • Iman Shumpert: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on Free-Agent SG
    2015
  • • How New Orleans Pelicans Can Build a Contender Around Anthony Davis
    2014
  • • Dennis Schroder Comments on Role as Atlanta Hawks' Backup PG
    2015
  • • Tristan Thompson's Contract Standoff Reveals Limits of LeBron James' Leverage
    2015
  • • Report: Norris Cole Signs $3 Million Qualifying Offer from Pelicans
    2015
  • • Rasmus reportedly accepts qualifying offer
    Astros outfielder Colby Rasmus became the first player to accept a qualifying offer, according to a report Thursday on FOXSports.com. The Astros have not confirmed the report....2015
  • • Seth Curry's Qualifying Offer Reportedly Will Be Rescinded by Kings
    2016
  • • B/R NBA's Max 5 Series: Is Draymond Green Really a Maximum Contract Player?
    2015
  • • Everything You Need to Know About Crazy Day 1 of 2015 NBA Free Agency
    2015
  • • Braves Sign Marcell Ozuna
    6:06pm: The Braves have announced the deal and confirmed the terms of the agreement. 6:01pm: The Braves have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent outfielder Marcell Ozuna, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN.com. The MDR Sports Management client will receive an $18MM salary that slightly exceeds the $17.8MM qualifying offer from the Cardinals that he…...2020
  • • Max Scherzer to Nationals: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2015

Qualifying Offer fantasy rankings and news

  • • Markel Brown to Cavaliers: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2016
  • • NBA Draft 2016 Grades: List of Scores for All Picks from Rounds 1-2
    2016
  • • 5 Teams with the Most Holes to Fill Heading into 2016 NBA Draft
    2016
  • • NFL Free Agents 2016: Top Rumors and Updated Predictions
    2016
  • • Dallas Mavericks Have Big Decisions to Keep Status Quo Next Season
    2015
  • • Final Takeaways and Fallout of the Wild 2014-2015 MLB Offseason
    2015
  • • Will James Shields' Sky-High Demands, Wait-It-Out Strategy Pay Off or Backfire?
    2015
  • • Grading the Yovani Gallardo Trade Between the Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers
    2015
  • • How This MLB Offseason Will Impact the 2015-2016 Free-Agent Class
    2014
  • • Yoenis Cespedes for Rick Porcello Trade a Good Fit for Both Red Sox, Tigers
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  • • Prepare for a rebuild in Columbus
    2021
  • • Mets Extend Qualifying Offer To Marcus Stroman
    TODAY: The Mets officially announced that Stroman was issued a qualifying offer. OCTOBER 31: The Mets plan on extending a qualifying offer to starting pitcher Marcus Stroman before tomorrow’s deadline, per MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo (via Twitter). The move does not come as a particular surprise, despite Stroman opting out of 2020. Some mystery remained, however,…...2020
  • • Mets To Extend Qualifying Offer To Marcus Stroman
    The Mets plan on extending a qualifying offer to starting pitcher Marcus Stroman before tomorrow’s deadline, per MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo (via Twitter). The move does not come as a particular surprise, despite Stroman opting out of 2020. There was some mystery, of course, as the revenue losses around the game have already made for some…...2020
  • • Tyson Jost re-signed for one year by Colorado Avalanche
    2020
  • • Weekend Flurries: Joe Thornton says goodbye to the San Jose Sharks
    2020
  • • Morning Flurries- Free agency and the goalie carousel
    2020
  • • Morning Flurries: Draft picks, RFAs and Qualifying Offers
    2020
  • • Abdelkader, Alzner and Hinostroza set to hit the open market
    2020
  • • Nikita Zadorov to the Bruins?
    2020
  • • Cannon Blasts: Predicting is hard
    2020

Qualifying Offer rumors, scandals

  • • Kevin Gausman Weighing Multi-Year Offers
    Free-agent righty Kevin Gausman has until 5pm ET today to decide whether he plans to accept the Giants’ $18.9MM qualifying offer or reject it in favor of fully testing free agency. While Marcus Stroman’s decision to accept the Mets’ QO led to natural speculation that Gausman would take the same route — both are represented…...2020
  • • Weekend Flurries: Joe Thornton says goodbye to the San Jose Sharks
    2020
  • • Nikita Zadorov to the Bruins?
    2020
  • • 2019-20 Player Review: Big Josh Anderson is a big question mark
    2020
  • • Vladislav Kamenev confirms he’s leaving the Colorado Avalanche for the KHL
    2020
  • • Clippers could target Kris Dunn in offseason despite his injury
    2020
  • • MLB teams that gained or lost draft picks via qualifying offer free agents
    Now that Marcell Ozuna has signed, all 10 of the players who were issued a one-year, $17.8M qualifying offer in November have settled on teams for the 2020 season.  Of that group, two (Jose Abreu of the White Sox and Jake Odorizzi of the Twins) accepted their qualifying offers and returned to their clubs — Abreu, in fact, topped off his QO by signing a contract extension that will run through the ...2020
  • • Dodgers appear unlikely to be in hunt for Bryce Harper
    The Los Angeles Dodgers’ massive trade with the Cincinnati Reds on Friday led to speculation they were clearing room and payroll to make a run at free-agent slugger Bryce Harper, but that still seems unlikely. The Dodgers’ intentions this offseason seem to be to remain under the luxury tax. Including their signings of Joe Kelly and Hyun-Jin Ryu (who accepted his qualifying offer), the Dodgers’ pay...2018
  • • Cavaliers' Rodney Hood opting to ignore trade rumors
    After being traded from Utah to Cleveland during the 2017-18 season, Rodney Hood could once again find himself as the subject of in-season trade rumors in 2018-19, writes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. However, this time around, Hood is vowing not to let that speculation affect him. “If I get a call then we will handle it then. But until I get a call I’m not going to worry about what’s going on out...2018
  • • Report: Braves considering contract offer for A.J. Pollock
    The Braves have discussed offering a contract to free agent A.J. Pollock, The Athletic’s David O’Brien writes (subscription required). Atlanta is known to be casting a wide net for outfield help so it isn’t any surprise that Pollock is one of the team’s many options under consideration. The 31-year-old would, however, be one of the costlier names available, both in terms of money — Pollock is repo...2018

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