The Mets make a couple of trades to bolster their bullpen, sending P Cory Mazzoni and a player to be named later to the Padres for Alex Torres, and OF Matt den Dekker to Washington in return for Jerry Blevins. Both pitchers acquired by the Mets are lefthanded.

ByTom

The Mets make a couple of trades to bolster their bullpen, sending P Cory Mazzoni and a player to be named later to the Padres for Alex Torres, and OF Matt den Dekker to Washington in return for Jerry Blevins. Both pitchers acquired by the Mets are lefthanded.

As had been rumored, the Cubs announce that they have sent top prospect Kris Bryant to their minor league camp, even though he has had an outstanding spring training. Agent Scott Boras expresses outrage, claiming the move is motivated by financial and not baseball reasons, while the Players’ Association threatens some form or retaliation. However, Major League Baseball reminds everyone that teams have the sole right to determine which players end up on their roster, as confirmed under the Basic Agreement. Bryant will be called up on April 17th and will end up winning the Rookie of the Year Award.

ByTom

As had been rumored, the Cubs announce that they have sent top prospect Kris Bryant to their minor league camp, even though he has had an outstanding spring training. Agent Scott Boras expresses outrage, claiming the move is motivated by financial and not baseball reasons, while the Players’ Association threatens some form or retaliation. However, Major League Baseball reminds everyone that teams have the sole right to determine which players end up on their roster, as confirmed under the Basic Agreement. Bryant will be called up on April 17th and will end up winning the Rookie of the Year Award.