Chris Gittens Signs With Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
2021/12/chris-gittens-signs-with-tohoku-rakuten-golden-eagles.htmlLuke Voit is currently pencilled in at first for the Yanks, and they have also been connected to other first basemen this offseason, such as Freddie Freeman, Anthony Rizzo and Matt Olson.
Offseason Outlook: Washington Nationals
2022/01/nationals-need-more-patience-from-mlbs-walks-leader.htmlFor Soto, it ought to help that he already won a ring in Washington, but GM Mike Rizzo will probably have to convince ownership to make Soto the richest man in the game in order to lock him up long-term.
Central Notes: Ross, Cubs, Twins, Martin
2021/12/central-notes-ross-cubs-twins-martin.htmlStill, Ross relishes the chance to grow as a manager now that Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, and Javier Baez likely won't be holding down the fort with him.
Coaching/Organizational Notes: Padres, Williams, Nationals, Pirates
2021/12/coaching-organizational-notes-padres-williams-nationals-pirates.htmlGeneral manager Mike Rizzo and player development director De Jon Watson each recently spoke with Dougherty about the changes, which will see the Nats attempt to streamline their use of video and data in player development.
Cubs, Padres Discussed Eric Hosmer Trade Last Summer
2021/12/cubs-padres-discussed-eric-hosmer-trade-last-summer.htmlHowever, since Anthony Rizzo also reportedly on the Padres' trade radar, it is possible the two teams might have been discussing a swap of first basemen.
Brewers Have Had Previous Interest In Luke Voit
2021/12/brewers-have-had-previous-interest-in-luke-voit.htmlThe Yankees acquired Anthony Rizzo for the stretch run and have since been connected in rumors to other first basemen, such as Freddie Freeman and Matt Olson, perhaps indicating that they would be open to moving on from Voit.
Braves Considered Anthony Rizzo Last Month
2021/12/braves-considered-anthony-rizzo-last-month.htmlThe Braves "explored" the possibility of signing free agent first baseman Anthony Rizzo in November, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.
Cubs To Sign Yan Gomes
2021/11/cubs-to-sign-yan-gomes.htmlThey sent most of the remaining household names from their 2016 World Series championship club out the door at the trade deadline this year, including Kris Bryant, Javier Baez and Anthony Rizzo, along with more recent additions to the club such as Craig Kimbrel and Ryan Tepera.
Woodward: Rangers In Contact With Clayton Kershaw
2021/11/woodward-rangers-in-contact-with-clayton-kershaw.htmlThe Rangers have been in contact with free agent starter Clayton Kershaw, Texas manager Chris Woodward told Alanna Rizzo and Chris Russo of the MLB Network yesterday (video provided by Kennedi Landry of MLB.com).
Ryan Zimmerman Leaning Toward Playing In 2022
2021/11/nationals-rumors-ryan-zimmerman-return-2022.htmlThe latter half of Zimmerman's quote leaves open the possibility that he'll still ultimately opt for retirement on the heels of an outstanding career, but Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo has already made clear that's entirely Zimmerman's call.
Offseason Outlook: San Diego Padres
2021/11/padres-offseason-outlook-trade-free-agent-rumors.htmlFrom a purely speculative standpoint, the money remaining on the Hosmer and Aaron Hicks contracts are quite similar, and Hosmer's contact-oriented lefty bat could be of some appeal to the Yankees if they don't re-sign Anthony Rizzo.
NL Notes: Gorman, Brewers, Nationals
2021/11/nl-notes-gorman-brewers-nationals.htmlMore changes are coming, president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo told The Washington Post's Jesse Dougherty, including some new faces to cover for personnel losses over the last two years (due to pandemic cutbacks and other teams poaching Nats staffers).
Looking For A Match In A Matt Chapman Trade
2021/11/looking-for-a-match-in-a-matt-chapman-trade.htmlVoit doesn't seem to have a job locked down, as the club has looked into Anthony Rizzo and Matt Olson, but they could also acquire Chapman and move LeMahieu over to first.
Aaron Judge Hopes To Finish Career With Yankees
2021/11/aaron-judge-hopes-to-finish-career-with-yankees.htmlWe're not six months removed from Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, and Javier Baez offering similar pull quotes about their time with the Cubs, and they've all now played home games outside of the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago.
Nationals Notes: Soto, Schwarber, Front Office
2021/11/nationals-notes-soto-schwarber-front-office.htmlhas already produced one World Series title, of course, and the Nationals have been one of the league's better terms over the last decade, as president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo noted to Dougherty and company.
Yankees’ Cashman On Carlos Correa, Anthony Rizzo
2021/11/yankees-cashman-on-carlos-correa-anthony-rizzo.htmlCashman has also spoken to the agent for first baseman Anthony Rizzo, who appeared in 50 games for the Yankees after a July trade.
Offseason Outlook: Chicago Cubs
2021/11/cubs-offseason-outlook-2021-22.htmlSeeing Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, and Javier Baez in different uniforms marked the end of an era, and now the Cubs have a bunch of extra prospects and a clean financial slate.
Enter The MLBTR Free Agent Prediction Contest
2021/11/enter-the-mlbtr-free-agent-prediction-contest-4.htmlTim gets Carlos Correa (#1 ranking) and Anthony Rizzo (#21 ranking) for a total of 22 points.
Offseason Outlook: Cleveland Guardians
2021/11/could-the-guardians-make-a-splash-in-their-first-offseason.htmlIf the club wants to move now, however, someone like Anthony Rizzo might fall within the Guardians' price range in free agency, and the likes of Matt Olson, Luke Voit, or J.D.
Offseason Outlook: Minnesota Twins
2021/11/twins-trade-rumors-offseason-byron-buxton-free-agency.htmlNelson Cruz's departure could open the door for Minnesota to move Miguel Sano to DH and explore first base options -- be it a free agent like Anthony Rizzo or a potential trade candidate such as Luke Voit.
2021-22 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
2021/11/top-50-mlb-free-agent-rankings.htmlThe Red Sox used Schwarber in 19 games at first base, a position he had not played for the Cubs, given the presence of Anthony Rizzo.
Kyle Schwarber Open To Red Sox Reunion
2021/10/kyle-schwarber-open-to-red-sox-reunion.htmlThe Red Sox, for their part, could also turn to more-seasoned options at first, with Freddie Freeman, Anthony Rizzo and Brandon Belt being the top names available.
Cashman Discusses Yankees’ Offseason, Provides Injury Updates
2021/10/cashman-discusses-yankees-offseason-provides-injury-updates.htmlAmong players with more than 100 plate appearances, only Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Luke Voit, and Anthony Rizzo (acquired from the Cubs at the deadline) posted a wRC+ over 100 while wearing pinstripes.
Offseason Outlook: New York Yankees
2021/10/after-resetting-their-luxury-tax-penalty-are-the-yankees-ready-to-spend-bigger-this-winter.htmlWith this in mind, the Yankees still did well to acquire the likes of Anthony Rizzo and Joey Gallo in midseason trades while staying under the CBT threshold, yet the idea of the big-budget Yankees operating under self-imposed spending restrictions didn't sit well in the Big Apple.
Ricketts: Cubs Will Be “Active” In Free Agency
2021/10/cubs-rumors-owner-active-free-agency.htmlThey traded Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez (as well as several other veterans) prior to the deadline.
