While the Cubs don’t seem to be chasing a third baseman / outfielder Chris Bryant In business, general manager Mike Rizzo is interested in landing a big bat before the 2021 season begins.
Speaking Tuesday with Mark Zuckerman of MASSports.com and other reporters, Rizo said citizens will “Produce a little more aggressive, preferably this se fion ason.” And ownership doesn’t stand in the way of spending on aid. Rizzo left the team’s door open to address a number of situations, although he “knocked out” the catcher as a third base and attractive holes, Zizerman writes. He can reject such high profile free agents Justin Turner And JT Realmuto.
Where will the citizens appear instead? According to Rizo: “I think we’re so versatile that it doesn’t have to be a strictly right fielder or a left fielder. But an angled outfielder who completes the lineup, or first baseman, will be the easiest transition, as those are the required conditions. With that said, you can be creative and get the bat all the way. And with a little bit of manipulation, we’ll feel comfortable doing it in a variety of creative ways. “
Citizens have two-thirds outfield starting with a superstar Juan Soto And Victor RoblesIs Adam Eaton Elsewhere. George Springer, Marcel Ozuna, Michael Brantley And Jock Pederson The most desirable outfield free agents appear. It is unknown whether the citizens have shown interest in it, but they have recently been given a non-tender. Kyle Schwarber On their radar. Schwarber’s production fell sharply in 2020, but it was above average in the previous two seasons.
Meanwhile, the stability of the free-agent first baseman doesn’t look particularly appealing. And Washington tried to sign Shingt Saint CarlosHe was, however, wounded with the Royals. Versatile infielder DJ Lamhiu May be able to play the position on a regular basis if given the opportunity, but the Knights are reportedly not going after him. Longtime Net Ryan Zimmerman (Who didn’t opt for last season), CJ Krone, Mitch Moreland, Tommy La Stella, Jack Lamb And Justin Smoke There are several other names available. There are definitely no stars in that group. However, he should not, like everyone else, be too tall in the task of upgrading to the Nets’ first baseman since last season. Eric Thames, Asdrubal Cabrera And Hoi Kendrick Operated below average production.
Towards pitching, the national people’s rotation led to disappointment during their devastating ’20s for one of the league’s best teams during their 2019 World Series-winning season. Of course, it didn’t help that Washington Shingt had to go without the right Stephen Strasberg, Who dealt with carpal tunnel syndrome and a total of five innings in the season. Starsberg underwent surgery in September, but Rizo expects it “Go perfect for spring training” (By Byron Care of MASSportsSports.com).
Strasbourg still has six years left on his contract, while co-ace Poe Max Scherzer Entering the final season of seven years, the 2015 210mm deal he made in 2015. It has been one of the most successful big money signings to date, although the second deal does not seem imminent. Rizo revealed that he had not been there “Any significant talk about Max’s expansion to my knowledge,” But he added that “May be at the level of ownership” And notice that extensions often come together during spring.
Regardless of whether Washington will extend the 36-year-old Scherzer, Washington will continue its rotation with Strasbourg and Patrick Corbyn Next year. The remaining five starters are up in the air, but Rizzo indicated that he would prioritize adding a P a No. 4 starter after addressing the team’s lineup, according to Kerr. For the No. 5 role, manager named Dave Martinez J Ross, Aust Stein What And Eric Fade As home possibilities. It’s especially high on Ross, saying, “I want Row to be in circulation.” Ross opted for last season due to health concerns, but the 27-year-old plans to return in 2021.
