News about Xander Bogaerts

The San Diego Padres are mourning the death of their founder and chairman Peter Seidler, who died at the age of 63. Padres CEO Erik Greupner said in a tweet: 'The Padres family is mourning the departure of our beloved Chairman and owner, Peter Seidler, who died in a tweet.' Our love and prayers encircle Peter's family as they mourn the death of an amazing husband, father, brother, uncle, and aunt.' Peter was devoted to his wife, children, and extended family.

Despite their miserable season, the 52-55 San Diego Padres are still in on 2023. According to ESPN, the middling National League team has reportedly reached an agreement to draft first baseman Ji Man Choi and veteran starting pitcher Rich Hill from the Pittsburgh Pirates ahead of Tuesday's 6 p.m. trade deadline. According to reports, Pittsburgh would get first baseman Alfonso Rivas and a pair of minor leaguers: Jackson Wolf and 17-year-old outfielder Estuar Suero. The Padres' decision is significant, not only because it includes two veteran veterans, but also because it indicates San Diego's intent to compete for a pennant this season rather than selling off veterans to reduce salary and increase prospects. The Padres' payroll has more than half of all franchises outside of New York's Mets and Yankees, with the addition of Boston Red Sox slugger Xander Bogaerts on the offseason.

According to sources, pitcher Yu Darvish and the San Diego Padres have reached an agreement on a six-year, $108 million contract extension. The three-year deal is the third six-year deal of the right-hander's career, and it will continue until 2028, when he will have turned 42. After the 2023 season, the veteran was supposed to work for free agency, but the Padres instead seem to be on a winning run.

The Padres are reportedly open to trading either Trent Grisham or Ha-Seong Kim after the blockbuster signing of Xander Bogaerts, as they try to bring the shortstop into their lineup. Bogaerts agreed to a massive 11-year, $280 million deal with the team earlier this month, and the All Star's arrival could have even more impact on the roster. According to The Athletic, San Diego businesspeople have indicated that they are keen to talk to either player - Grisham in particular.

Chris Sale, a left-hander for Boston, is not on the trade block, but the Red Sox are apparently paying attention to calls regarding his availability. According to the New York Post, the team's willingness to field offers is based on the belief that its starting rotation has depth. The Red Sox have a large infield hole to fill after the release of shortstop Xander Bogaerts in free agency and Trevor Story's impending transfer to the position, and they could use a pitcher as trade collateral.

Since joining the Padres in a free agency, it's obvious that Xander Bogaerts is thrilled with his decision to join the San Diego team. Bogaerts has agreed to a $280 million, 11-year deal with the franchise this week, and he joins a team that appeared in the NLCS for the first time last season. The Padres will be hoping to do even better this year as the infielder's hitting prowess.

Although Boston's star shortstop Xander Bogaerts is now a free agent, the Red Sox filled another need on Wednesday by reportedly reaching an understanding with closer Kenley Jansen on a two-year, $32 million contract. While with the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2010 to 2021, the 35-year-old right-handed reliever was rated as one of the game's best closers. He signed a one-year, $16 million deal with the Atlanta Braves before last season, leading the National League with 41 saves. His 391 career saves rank eighth in the league, which is good news for a bullpen that had a dismal 4.59 ERA last season, his fifth worst in baseball.

On Tuesday, Eppler said that continuing discussions had been optimistic and fruitful in the hopes of a new deal with last season's starting pitcher. DeGrom, a two-time NL Cy Young Award winner, has sabbeted a $30.5 million salary for next season, bringing his New York Mets contract to $107 million for four years. Due to injuries, the 34-year-old right-hander, a four-time All-Star, was limited to 15 starts last year and 11 this season.

Jacob deGrom, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts, and Carlos Rodón all declined player options on Monday, joining a free agent market that includes Aaron Judge, Trea Turner, and Dansby Swanson. DeGrom, a two-time NL Cy Young Award winner, opted out of a $30.5 million salary for next season, bringing his New York Mets contract to $107 million for four years. The 34-year-old right-hander, a four-time All-Star, had been limited to 15 starts last year and 11 this season due to injuries. Correa played for the Houston Astros after the 2021 season and signed a three-year contract with the Minnesota Twins that gave him the right to opt out after one season. Since hitting.291 with 22 home runs and 64 RBIs, the 28-year-old shortstop, a two-time All-Star, makes up $35.1 million in two seasons.

When you're the New York Yankees, this isn't good enough, and the usual caveats don't apply. It's not enough to make the playoffs every year, but it does not appear in nearly half of the sport these days. If the results don't add up and you're outspent by your cross-town rivals anyway, it isn't enough to have unlimited funds.