The Diamondbacks expect to sign Martin Prado to a long term deal

By Craig CalcaterraJan 24, 2013, 12:23 PM EST
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Getting Martin Prado as part of the Justin Upton deal was clearly important to the Dbacks. Maybe more important than we first realized:

 

Prado has requested $7 million in arbitration this year, so his long-term deal will likely be around $10 million a year? A bit more?  I like Prado as a player, but that seems awfully high to commit to a guy with his track record who will be 30 when he hits free agency.  Prado’s value has always been his versatility and hoe solid he is. That’s great when you’re team-controlled.  It’s not so great when you start making eight figures a year. For that, you need more upside than Prado has ever shown.

Report: Marlins, Mets, Yankees have discussed three-team trade involving J.T. Realmuto

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By Bill BaerDec 10, 2018, 11:12 PM EST
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Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Marlins, Mets, and Yankees have had discussions about a three-team trade in which Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto would go to the Mets. It’s not known which other players were discussed in the deal, but Rosenthal notes that the Mets wouldn’t be willing to part with Noah Syndergaard if they are only getting Realmuto in return.

Realmuto, 27, was the best offensive catcher in baseball in 2018, batting .277/.340/.484 with 21 home runs and 74 RBI in 531 plate appearances. He has two more years of team control remaining until he becomes eligible for free agency, adding to his value.

The Mets’ catching corps currently includes Kevin Plawecki and Travis d'Arnaud, so Realmuto would be a significant upgrade. Such a trade would be the club’s second big splash of the offseason as the Mets finalized a trade to acquire second baseman Robinson Canó and closer Edwin Díaz from the Mariners earlier this month.

Interestingly, the Mets and Yankees haven’t made a deal involving major league players since December 2004, when the two sides swapped pitchers Mike Stanton and Félix Heredia, Rosenthal points out.