DJ LeMahieu believes in a full season
Negotiations will continue to take place this weekend.
DJ LeMahieu says he’s still “optimistic” the MLB season will start on time:
“I mean, it sounds like we’re far away. But I really don’t think we’re that far away. I mean, I don’t think we are.” https://t.co/sdVQNYSuSU pic.twitter.com/kijx4t7vsa
—SNY (@SNYtv) February 25, 2022
Meanwhile, Rob Manfred met the players today, for the first time this week.
Rob Manfred is here today. First time we’ve seen him this week.
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) February 25, 2022
However, there are still major economic challenges.
The luxury tax threshold,
arbitration-eligibility, the bonus pool, revenue sharing and minimum salary levels are major core economic issues that still remain before MLB’s Monday deadline to avert delaying the start of the season. The two sides will meet again Saturday. https://t.co/qN9RL4pITM— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) February 26, 2022
Nick Anderson continues to progress
He hopes to be able to start this season.
AL East Notes: Anderson, Whitlock, Barnes https://t.co/mYERZtlosh pic.twitter.com/kyV9T4LUln
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) February 25, 2022
Luis Gil will fight for his place
He could fit into the team’s rotation in fifth position.
I love an on-field baseball question. Let’s talk about Luis Gil, his change-up, and his possibly high ceiling as a Yankees starting pitcher this year.https://t.co/QBb1Tcpj6k
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) February 25, 2022
Gunnar Hoglund progresses
He hopes to be back on the mound soon.
#BlueJays 2021 first-round pick Gunnar Hoglund had Tommy John surgery on May 17 last year.
Here’s an update on his offseason and his progression to getting back on a mound, hopefully soon: pic.twitter.com/CXH2Uq5Sod
— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) February 25, 2022
Alex Gordon will be honored with a brewery
The former Royals hung his cleats in 2020.
Boulevard is honoring Alex Gordon’s 14-year career with a limited-edition beer, Gordo’s Golden Ale. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer. Royals Charities will match Boulevard’s donation.
— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) February 25, 2022
Anthony Rizzo trains
He wants to be ready for the next MLB season.
No active player has been hit by more pitches during his MLB career than Anthony Rizzo. That’s no accident. 😂 https://t.co/H1qEMFfFD3
— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) February 25, 2022
