Alvarez Open To Long Term Deal With Pirates - RealGM Wiretap

If the Pirates are interested adidas neo mujer zapatillas , Pedro Alvarez is open to discussing a long-term contract with the franchise.

Management has not yet approached Alvarez about a new deal.

"We're open to the idea," agent Scott Boras said. "I let the player make those decisions. We'll listen to everything, then determine if it's beneficial to Pedro's interests."

Pittsburgh president Frank Coonelly seemed to agree with Boras.

"Open minds often lead to common ground and, ultimately, to agreement," Coonelly said. "We also have an open mind on these issues and will continue to evaluate seriously the merits of a long-term agreement with Pedro, just like we do with all of our young players."

Mets Prioritizing Offense Over Pitching - RealGM Wiretap

The New York Mets are more focused on adding offense than pitching this offseason.

"I think the one thing in our favor right now is our pitching in our organization is getting closer to being big-league ready adidas zx 750 rebajas , so that makes us say that we might have some in-house options," executive J.P. Ricciardi told MLB Trade Rumors.

"So maybe we wouldn't even be as inclined to go out and look at that market. It's kind of a work in progress to see what is available, but I think one of the securities we have is that at least we have some guys coming through the system that can get to the big leagues a little quicker. I don't know if we'd be as willing to jump on something like that right now."

The depth of pitching within the organization puts the focus on the offense.

Cobb Hit In Head By Line Drive Leaves On Stretcher - RealGM Wiretap

Alex Cobb was taken off the field on a stretcher after he was hit on the right ear by a line drive on Saturday.

The ball was hit by Eric Hosmer in the fifth inning of a game between the Rays and Royals.

Trainers from both teams and other medical staff immediately ran onto the field. Cobb could be seen kicking his legs while being examined on the mound.

The Rays announced that Cobb remained conscious the whole time and was taken to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg for further examination.

Tampa Bay has only announced that Cobb has a concussion.

"Can't thank everyone enough for the prayers," Cobb tweeted Saturday night. "Was the only way for me to make it out of there ok. Look forward to getting back out there."

Scott Boras Approached Bryce Harper About Taking More Walks - RealGM Wiretap

About a year ago, Scott Boras met with Bryce Harper in San Diego and presented him with the "Bonds theory" over dinner.

Boras represented Barry Bonds from 2001 to '04 and told Harper he must walk to hit for power.

"If you've got 500-HR power, you need to walk to get to 700," Boras said. "Get your pitch! You might only get one a game."

Harper said others had expressed similar comments to him about the approach.

"It takes time adidas zx 700 mujer granate ," said Harper, said who currently is batting .265 with 10 homers, .432 on-base percentage and 1.064 OPS. "You really have to stay within yourself, really rely on your mind and your approach and know that it will work. Sometimes you get out of that and start trying to do too much.

"You want to hit, you want to be excited, you're trying to do everything you can to help your team win. But you have to have the courage in the guys behind you, so that you know adidas zx flux mujer baratas , 'Hey, if I walk and get on first base, I have all the faith and courage in Zim (Ryan Zimmerman) to get something done behind me.'"

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