12 Players Reject Qualifying Offers
2022/11/12-players-reject-qualifying-offers.htmlEach of Aaron Judge, Trea Turner, Xander Bogaerts, Dansby Swanson, Jacob deGrom, Carlos Rodon, Brandon Nimmo, Willson Contreras, Anthony Rizzo, Chris Bassitt, Nathan Eovaldi and Tyler Anderson have rejected the deal.
The Opener: QO Deadline, Rule 5 Deadline, Manager Of The Year
2022/11/the-opener-qo-deadline-rule-5-deadline-manager-of-the-year.htmlGiants outfielder Joc Pederson, Dodgers lefty Tyler Anderson and Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo are among the other candidates to accept the offer, though Rizzo has already reportedly drawn strong interest from the Astros even in spite of his QO.
Astros Prioritizing Anthony Rizzo In First Base Search
2022/11/astros-prioritizing-anthony-rizzo-in-first-base-search.htmlKen Rosenthal of the Athletic reports Houston has set its sights on Anthony Rizzo as its top free agent target at the position.
Nationals Looking To Add Starter, Corner Outfielder
2022/11/nationals-looking-to-add-starter-corner-outfielder.htmlAs a team that finished 55-107 in 2022 and faces an uncertain ownership picture, the Nationals are not expected to be shopping for the big ticket free agents this winter, but general manager Mike Rizzo has said he will remain active in looking to upgrade the roster.
The Opener: Relief Market, Kershaw, Yoshida
2022/11/the-opener-relief-market-kershaw-yoshida.htmlHeyman notes that Yoshida's lefty bat could help bring balance to a Yankees lineup that's heavily right-handed, and stands to become even more so should they not re-sign first baseman Anthony Rizzo.
14 Players Receive Qualifying Offers
2022/11/14-players-receive-qualifying-offers.htmlRizzo, Anderson and Perez were all more borderline QO candidates, although reports in recent days had suggested each was likely to receive the offer.
Yankees To Make Qualifying Offer To Anthony Rizzo
2022/11/yankees-make-qualifying-offer-anthony-rizzo.htmlThe Yankees are expected to make a one-year, $19.65MM qualifying offer to first baseman Anthony Rizzo, tweets Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
The Opener: Angels, Senga, Options And QO Deadline
2022/11/the-opener-angels-senga-options-and-qo-deadline.htmlMany option decisions have already been made, with Anthony Rizzo and Jean Segura among those who have most recently hit the free agent market officially.
Minasian: Angels Will Not Trade Shohei Ohtani This Offseason
2022/11/minasian-angels-will-not-trade-shohei-ohtani-this-offseason.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo went on record in June to say the team would not trade Juan Soto, but they reconsidered and ultimately moved him at the deadline after Soto declined what proved to be their final long-term extension offer.
Yankees Notes: Judge Free Agency, LeMahieu, Kiner-Falefa
2022/11/yankees-notes-judge-free-agency-lemahieu-kiner-falefa.htmlLeMahieu's played plenty of first base with the Yankees, but that's become less of a need since Anthony Rizzo joined the team last season.
The Opener: Astros, Options, Diamondbacks
2022/11/the-opener-astros-options-diamondbacks.htmlAnthony Rizzo, Jurickson Profar, and Jake Odorizzi are among the players with tougher decisions facing them on whether or not to test free agency.
Previewing Upcoming Qualifying Offer Decisions
2022/11/previewing-upcoming-qualifying-offer-decisions.htmlRizzo inked a two-year, $32MM guarantee to return to the Yankees in Spring Training.
Latest On Nationals’ Sales Process, MASN Deal
2022/11/latest-on-nationals-sales-process-masn-deal.htmlBoth manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo will stick around, at least, with the club picking up 2023 options…
MLB Announces 2022 Gold Glove Winners
2022/11/mlb-announces-2022-gold-glove-winners.htmlOther finalists: Luis Arraez (Twins), Anthony Rizzo (Yankees)…
Anthony Rizzo Declines Player Option With Yankees
2022/11/anthony-rizzo-reportedly-planning-to-exercise-opt-out-clause.htmlNOVEMBER 7: Rizzo has officially exercised his opt-out clause, tweets Jon Morosi of MLB.com.
Offseason Outlook: New York Yankees
2022/11/offseason-outlook-new-york-yankees-11.htmlPicking up Severino's option would add $12.25MM but Rizzo's likely opt-out will subtract $16MM, getting them just under the $190MM mark.
Trade Candidate: Rowdy Tellez
2022/10/potential-trade-candidate-rowdy-tellez.htmlBesides Jose Abreu, Josh Bell, potentially Anthony Rizzo if he executes his opt-out, and a few veterans coming off down years, there are few first basemen available that provide power similar to Tellez.
Astros Add Seth Martinez To ALCS Roster, Drop Jake Meyers
2022/10/astros-add-seth-martinez-to-alcs-roster-drop-jake-meyers.htmlThat's likely a reflection of the Yankee lineup, where Anthony Rizzo is the only left-hander likely to be in there every day.
Oswald Peraza, Frankie Montas Added To Yankees’ Roster For ALCS
2022/10/oswald-peraza-frankie-montas-added-to-yankees-roster-for-alcs.htmlAnthony Rizzo…
Ian Happ Transformed Himself In 2022
2022/10/ian-happ-transformed-himself-in-2022.htmlIt's been a difficult couple of years for Cubs fans, as the team finished 74-88 in 2022, just a few wins better than the 71-91 record they posted in a 2021 season that saw the team trade Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, and Javier Baez, among other players, at the trade deadline.
Offseason Outlook: Chicago Cubs
2022/10/offseason-outlook-chicago-cubs-12.htmlThe ship may have sailed on Anthony Rizzo even if he does opt out of his Yankees contract, but free agency offers names like Jose Abreu, Brandon Belt, J.D.
DJ LeMahieu Not On Yankees’ AL Division Series Roster Due To Foot Injury
2022/10/dl-lemahieu-not-on-yankees-al-division-series-roster-due-to-foot-injury.htmlAnthony Rizzo…
Guardians Announce ALDS Roster
2022/10/guardians-announce-alds-roster.htmlThe Yankees have a lineup that leans right-handed, with Anthony Rizzo and Matt Carpenter the only two who hit exclusively from the left side.
2022-23 Top 50 Free Agents With Predictions
2022/11/mlb-trade-rumors-top-50-free-agents-predictions-2022-23.htmlAnthony Rizzo.
Offseason Outlook: Washington Nationals
2022/10/offseason-outlook-washington-nationals-11.htmlKeibert Ruiz, CJ Abrams, James Wood, Lane Thomas, Josiah Gray, MacKenzie Gore, and Robert Hassell III are all viewed as potential long-term contributors, and the progress of this group (plus other homegrown products like Luis Garcia and Cade Cavalli, among others) in 2023 may help president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo determine the rebuild's timeline.
