The Diamondbacks are talking to the Reds about Aroldis Chapman

By Craig CalcaterraJul 28, 2015, 3:29 PM EST
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Maybe they’re all like “man, your reliever sure does throw the ball fast! OK, gotta go now. Need to find ways to improve our team, as we are clearly in need of more than just a closer!”

Talking is free, I guess. What on Earth the Dbacks would do with Chapman is beyond me, however. Maybe they’re competing with the Rockies for the “Most Clueless Organization in Baseball” award.

Yankees, Brett Gardner reunite on one-year, $12.5 million deal

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By Bill BaerDec 12, 2019, 11:21 AM EST
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George A. King III of the New York Post reports that the Yankees and outfielder Brett Gardner are back together on a one-year, $12.5 million contract. The deal includes a second year option worth $20 million.

Gardner, 36, is coming off of the strongest offensive season of his career, batting .251/.325/.503 with 28 home runs, 74 RBI, 86 runs scored, and 10 stolen bases over 550 plate appearances. While he has certainly lost a step or two with age, he still rates as an above-average defensive corner outfielder as well.

As Joel Sherman of the New York Post notes, the Yankees also value Gardner — a veteran of 12 seasons — for his leadership, especially with CC Sabathia and Didi Gregorius gone.

Bringing Gardner back into the fold allows Giancarlo Stanton to remain the full-time DH. Gardner will return to left field with Aaron Hicks and Aaron Judge reprising their roles in center and right, respectively.