Some information may no longer be current. It's barely a week into the off-season, but the Toronto Blue Jays appear to have been busy. The team has reportedly signed free-agent designated hitter Kendrys Morales.
He batted. Morales is a native of Cuba who has a. He has made the post-season four times — including three straight years with the Angels from — and was a member of the Royals' World Series winning team. Well, perhaps preventing any player from being offered QOs in consecutive offseasons. That way, at least there's no risk of anyone falling into a never-ending QO cycle. Another easy option? Making the QO a two-year contract, which would give teams more to weigh—and more pause—when it comes to extending said offers to players for the primary purpose of obtaining an extra draft choice.
Even allowing a rejected QO to remain on the table for a predetermined amount of time could work as a fallback option for players who find their market doesn't materialize over the offseason.
That, however, could hamstring teams from making other moves at the risk of later being on the hook for several million dollars that hadn't been expected as part of the budget.
But here's a so-simple-it's-crazy thought: Just put an end to tying draft-pick compensation to free agents. Statistics are accurate through Aug. To talk baseball or fantasy baseball, check in with me on Twitter: JayCat Enjoy our content?
Join our newsletter to get the latest in sports news delivered straight to your inbox! Your sports. Join Newsletter. Since the Twins aren't known for making splashy moves, especially during the season, players viewed the signing as a signal from management that they're serious about contending. A lot of us are real excited right now," Joe Mauer said. To make room on the man roster, Minnesota released Jason Kubel, who appeared in games over parts of eight seasons with the Twins.
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