In advance of the Winter Meetings, starting pitcher signings are the big news but NCiB boyfriends are also on the move, including
a full boyfriend trade between the Brewers and Mariners.
Miguel Cabrera announces his upcoming retirement, reminding us that in addition to spectacular batting stats, he’ll leave a legacy of giving back to his communities. The
Winter Meetings bring us a new
draft lottery, the
Rule 5 Draft, and the
Take the Field program focusing on women working in baseball. Ideally, they will also shake loose the Free Agent shortstop market and a home for Aaron Judge. The players’ union, the MLBPA, renewed
Tony Clark’s contract through 2027 so that he will remain Executive Director through the next contract negotiations. Players voted in a new
executive committee, heavy on the pitchers and Ian Happ.
Ronald Acuña keeps the Hammers streak going by winning the LVPB home run derby and more familiar faces join the winter baseball scene in both Venezuela and the Dominican Republic. Baseball for All’s Justine Seigal returns to Mexico to lead clinics for girls and coach some winter ball. Also in the DR, Nelson Cruz and friends lead the annual “Batting Clean Up” beach clean up event. Team USA finally announces the rest of their WBC pitching squad. The Tampa Bay Rays toss their hat in the ring for a chance to
develop a new ballpark along with residential, hotel, and commercial space.