News of Phormer Phillies, 2022

[zambonir]

As painful as it is to see Mead potentially blossoming for the Rays (and not the Phils), it's far too soon to conclude the Phils lost this one.

But also easy to assume Sanchez is more likely to be the next Medina than the next Suarez.

Such is the nature of dealing away lottery tickets, but when a team like the Rays decides they don't have room for someone on the 40, and likes one of your guys, beware.

[baseballoldie]

Surprised there hasn’t been any update to Medina’s status since he was one of the players DFA the day before the lockout. I presume he is a free agent?

[zambonir]

This might be a painful read for some, but still interesting.

theathletic.com

Meet Curtis Mead, the latest Rays prospect to come out of nowhere — or, in his...

If Mead’s pace doesn’t slow, a big-league debut this year or next appears likely.

Finally gave this a full read, well worth it if you subscribe. Interesting as well as frustrating. In some ways it is as simple as, the Rays devote more time and energy to scouting young players on the back fields, and liked what they saw. But they also did rate Sanchez pretty highly. And Mead gives the Phillies (including Ochart) a lot of credit for starting his development (though he also said he could tell he wasn't a priority, whereas Tampa made him one).

[baseballoldie]

We now know Medina’s status - Pirates claimed him off waivers

[julio]

We now know Medina’s status - Pirates claimed him off waivers

Confirmation:

The Pittsburgh Pirates added an arm to their competition for the starting rotation by claiming right-handed pitcher Adonis Medina off waivers Wednesday from the Philadelphia Phillies. https://t.co/tv3mHEVLJ5

— Tribune-ReviewSports ( @TribSports ) March 17, 2022

[bkox]

Cubs sign reliever David Robertson to a one-year, big-league deal.

— Sahadev Sharma ( @sahadevsharma ) March 16, 2022

[David_Criss]

Jankowski to Mets on minors deal - would have liked to see him return.
Archie Bradley to the Angels according to The Athletic the deal isn't signed, but Bradley is already on his way to their Spring Training home.

[Philsmania]

Corey Dickerson to the Cardlinals, Jonathan Villar to the Cubs. Hard to believe Villar is enterring his 10th ML season. Of all the guys we traded away to obtain Lee, Halladay and Oswalt, it's an interesting debate whether he or Carrasco was the best one. D'Arnaud also turned out to be notable.

[bkox]

Free-agent reliever Archie Bradley has agreed to a one-year, $3.75M contract with the Angels, source tells @TheAthletic .

— Ken Rosenthal ( @Ken_Rosenthal ) March 17, 2022

[zambonir]

$5 million for Dickerson, two years $10 million for Miller (6/4).

[Lucky_Beagle]

The Marlins announced a trio of roster moves Friday, designating outfielder Monte Harrison for assignment, claiming righty Yoan Lopez off waivers from the Phillies,

per MLBtraderumors

[bkox]

Hearing the Reds have agreed to terms with RHP Sam McWilliams on a minor league deal. McWilliams was a hot commodity last year before signing with the Mets and is coming back from the yips, as detailed here: https://t.co/zzCImMD1gD

— Britt Ghiroli ( @Britt_Ghiroli ) March 19, 2022

[David_Criss]

https://twitter.com/Chandler_Rome/status/1505909956297596928

Adam Morgan to Houston on minors deal

[Philsmania]

Thomas Eshelman signs minor league deal with the Padres.

Padres Sign Thomas Eshelman To Minor League Deal

[andyb]

Darin Ruf finally gets a little financial security. He has made a few million so far, but this probably doubles it:

First baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf and the San Francisco Giants are in agreement on a two-year, $6.25 million contract extension that includes a third-year club option, sources tell ESPN. The deal buys out his final two years of arbitration and potentially one free agent season.

— Jeff Passan ( @JeffPassan ) March 22, 2022

[andyb]

The Nationals might have both Cesar Hernandez and Maikel Franco in their opening day lineup. Cesar is currently the favorite to leadoff. Franco is the favorite to play 3B now that Carter Kieboom is injured. It does not look like a very good Nats team even with the addition of Nelson Cruz.

[donaldorc]

So glad for Darin. I always liked him and hope he succeeds at his new location.

[andyb]

Newly acquired utility man Luke Williams blasted a two-run shot in his first at-bat as a Giant.

— Maria I. Guardado ( @mi_guardado ) March 30, 2022

[bigegypt0417]

For Giants president Farhan Zaidi, Darin Ruf was Max Muncy before Max Muncy

[schillingfan]

Going to have to start rooting for the Giants with the ex-young Phillies on them.