Well, that didn’t take long.
On to the links.
Phillies news:
- Nick Castellanos is now gainfully employed once again, this time signing with the Padres to play three positions. That’s what’s in.
- J.T. Realmuto “never felt like a Plan B” option as catcher ($). He continues fighting to make sure catchers are paid well.
- Aaron Nola is in the crosshairs this spring as a bounceback candidate. Here is why he should succeed in that quest.
MLB news:
- Castellanos wasn’t the only player that agreed to go to San Diego. The Padres inked a pair of starting pitchers to one year deals.
- The Astros and Blue Jays hooked up for another trade with Joey Loperfido going back to Houston and Jesus Sanchez going north of the border.
- Elroy Face passed away at the age of 97. He was a stalwart for the 1960’s Pittsburgh Pirates.
- The ESPN/MLBTV partnership is a little odd to parse out, so here is a handy guide to everything you need to know.