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A.J. Pollock Avoids Arbitration
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $7.75 million deal. Injuries remain a concern for Pollock, but he seems to have balanced his power/speed profile, and he resides in an excellent hitter's park. If his health cooperates, Pollock could return to around 20 home runs and 30 stolen bases.
Rangers, Jurickson Profar Avoid Arbitration
Texas Rangers second baseman Jurickson Profar avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.05 million deal, according to a source. It seems like ages ago that Profar was once considered MLB's highest rated prospect, but a serious shoulder injury that wiped out his 2014 and 2015 seasons has taken him off track. With full... Read More
Jordy Mercer Avoids Arbitration
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $6.75 million deal. Mercer's 2016 and 2017 seasons were nearly identical, as he had just three more homers last year and one less RBI in four fewer games. He doesn't have much pop and won't help in stolen bases or average, so... Read More
Manny Machado Won't Settle On Arbitration
The Baltimore Orioles and third baseman Manny Machado will not settle on salary arbitration before the deadline Friday, according to a source. It's another indication that the Orioles are ready to trade Machado away before he reaches free agency after the 2018 season. However, their price for the third base slugger is extremely high, and... Read More
Mets, Wilmer Flores Avoid Arbitration
New York Mets infielder Wilmer Flores avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.4 million deal. Flores missed more time with injuries in 2017, and his value really lies in his ability to fill multiple positions for fantasy owners on the infield. He's an excellent cheap daily pick against left-handed pitchers, but he could... Read More
Lonnie Chisenhall Avoids Arbitration
Cleveland Indians outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $5.587 million deal. 2017 was a lost season for Chisenhall because of various injuries, and he ended up playing in only 82 games, and when he did play, he was platooned in the outfield. However, when he was on the field, he... Read More
Nationals, Tanner Roark Avoid Arbitration
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Tanner Roark avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $6.475 million deal. Roark took a bit of a step back in 2017 with a 4.66 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 166 K's in 181 innings, and pitching in the World Baseball Classic may have had something to do with it. His... Read More
Maikel Franco Avoids Arbitration
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.95 million deal, according to a source. It was a very disappointing 2017 season for the young third baseman in Philly, and his batting average has dropped steadily the last two years. However, he's still young and makes plenty of contact,... Read More
Brewers, Corey Knebel Avoid Arbitration
Milwaukee Brewers closer Corey Knebel avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.65 million deal. Knebel took over the closer's role in Milwaukee in 2017 and ran away with it. He was highly effective and extremely dominant (14.9 K/9) for the fantasy owners that swooped him up. Knebel has earned the closer's job heading... Read More
Jake Lamb Avoids Arbitration
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $4.275 million deal. Lamb has proven to be a fine everyday third baseman for the Snakes, but he'll need to improve against left-handers in order to take a step forward for his fantasy owners. Still, he's an extremely valuable corner infielder... Read More
Norv Turner Hired As Offensive Coordinator
The Carolina Panthers "agreed in principle" to make Norv Turner their offensive coordinator Thursday, according to a source. This was expected to happen for the last couple of days, and now it looks to be official. It's somewhat of an odd fit, since Turner typically works with pocket passers instead of dual threats like quarterback... Read More
Twins, Eduardo Escobar Avoid Arbitration
Minnesota Twins infielder Eduardo Escobar avoided salary arbitration Thursday by agreeing to a one-year, $4.85 million deal, according to a source. Mostly a utility player for Minnesota, he wound up playing more than expected at shortstop and third base, and he hit a career-high 21 dingers in 129 games. A bloated fly-ball rate was responsible... Read More
Patrick Corbin Signs One-Year Deal With Arizona
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Patrick Corbin, who has been on the trade block this offseason, reached a one-year, $7.5 million deal Thursday. The talented left-hander went 14-13 last season with a 4.03 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 178 strikeouts in 189 2/3 innings, but he was better after the All-Star break (3.26 ERA). There is plenty... Read More
Derrick Henry The Present And Future In Tennessee
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is clearly the present and the future for the team with DeMarco Murray likely on his way out. The Titans have high expectations for Henry, and former running back Eddie George thinks Henry can be a "1,500-1,800-yard type of running back." Since entering the league in 2016, the Titans... Read More
Nationals Re-Sign Edwin Jackson
The Washington Nationals re-signed starting pitcher Edwin Jackson to a minor league deal Thursday, but he can make $1.5 million if he's on the big league roster, plus another $1.4 million in potential incentives. Between the Orioles and Nats in 2017, Jackson went 5-6 with a 5.21 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 7.1 K/9 in 76... Read More
Aaron Donald Doesn't Plan To Hold Out Again
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who could win Defensive Player of the Year in 2017, said he doesn't plan to hold out for the second season in a row as he seeks a contract extension. Donald sat out all last summer before missing Week 1 of the regular season. He played in just... Read More
Rex Burkhead, James White, Mike Gillislee Listed As Questionable
New England Patriots running backs Rex Burkhead (knee), James White (ankle) and Mike Gillislee (knee) are all listed as questionable for the Divisional Round against the Titans after practicing on a limited basis Thursday. All three are expected to be healthy enough to play, but Gillislee will likely be the odd-man out as an inactive,... Read More
Chris Hogan Taken Off Injury Report
New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (shoulder) has been taken off the injury for the Divisional Round against the Titans. This confirms that he will return to play this weekend. He'll give quarterback Tom Brady another weapon through the air, but even in a great matchup, Hogan is a risky DFS play given the... Read More
Michael Fulmer On Track For Spring Training
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (elbow) is doing fine and is on track for spring training four months after he had ulnar transposition surgery to reposition the ulnar nerve in his right elbow. "Everything is going fantastic," Fulmer told Tigers play-by-play broadcaster Dan Dickerson and Pat Caputo on Tuesday night on the TigerTalk Hot... Read More
Twins Waiting For Ruling On Miguel Sano
The Minnesota Twins are hoping that Major League Baseball comes to a resolution before spring training starts of their investigation against third baseman Miguel Sano. MLB is currently conducting their investigation into sexual-assault allegations against Sano, according to Twins general manager Thad Levine. Sanu issued a statement denying the allegations. MLB has made it clear... Read More
Aaron Donald Extension A Priority For Rams
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who tied a career high with 11.0 sacks and led the league with 91 quarterback pressures, is in line for a contract extension this offseason, but the Rams have not come to an agreement yet. Donald played in just 14 games and was voted to his fourth straight... Read More
Falcons Don't Have Any Injury Concerns
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said the team is at full strength from an injury standpoint heading into the Divisional Round against the Eagles this weekend. Wide receivers Julio Jones (ankle) and Mohamed Sanu (knee) and running back Devonta Freeman (knee) are on the injury report this week, but all three are fine and... Read More
Marcedes Lewis Limited In Practice
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday. There's been no indication that Lewis is in danger of missing the Divisional matchup against the Steelers. He's a weak fantasy option, though, as he scored three of his five touchdowns this year in a fluke game on Sept. 24 against the Ravens.... Read More
Braves Release Adonis Garcia
The Atlanta Braves released third baseman Adonis Garcia so that he can purse an opportunity in the Korean League in 2018. In his three seasons in Atlanta, Garcia had a slash line of .267/.300/.414 with 29 home runs and 110 RBI over 244 games. In his absence next season, expect some combination of Rio Ruiz... Read More
Seahawks Fire Tom Cable
The Seattle Seahawks fired offensive line coach Tom Cable on Wednesday. The Seahawks are revamping their entire offense and defense this offseason, as they also parted ways with offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, defensive coordinator Kris Richard and quarterbacks coach Carl Davis. It's not a surprise, as Seattle's offensive line was among the worst in the... Read More
Panthers Finalizing Deal With Norv Turner
The Carolina Panthers are finalizing a deal to make Norv Turner their next offensive coordinator, according to a league source. Turner's son, Scott, will also join the team as the new quarterbacks coach, according to another source. Turner and his son will be tasked with improving quarterback Cam Newton's accuracy and efficiency issues through the... Read More
Brandon Coleman Sitting Out Wednesday
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandon Coleman (neck) did not practice Wednesday. It remains to be seen how serious Coleman's injury is or whether it will keep him out this weekend in the Divisional Round against the Vikings. If he's playing, Coleman isn't much of a fantasy option against a strong Minnesota secondary. He had... Read More
Kyle Rudolph Practices In Full
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday. Rudolph had the bye week to heal up from an ankle injury that bothered him over the last month of the season. He had just four catches in the last three games to close out the year, but he he did eight total touchdowns... Read More
Chris Hogan, James White Limited
New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (shoulder) and running back James White (ankle) were both limited in practice Wednesday. Both players are expected to play after sitting out in Week 17, although both are extremely risky options for fantasy owners. Hogan has played just once since Week 8 and had one catch. He'll have... Read More
Mike Gillislee, Malcolm Mitchell Absent Wednesday
New England Patriots running back Mike Gillislee (knee) and wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (knee) remained out of practice Wednesday. Gillislee hasn't practiced since suffering his knee injury in Week 16, and he's highly unlikely to be active this weekend against the Titans with Rex Burkhead (knee) expected to return. Mitchell remains on Injured Reserve, and... Read More
