Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal 2m2 minutes ago
Told Hector Olivera likely will embrace trade from #Dodgers to #Braves. Closer to Cuba. Better tax situation. More certain playing time.
Not to mention the top notch retirement homes and golf courses, you know things your typical 30 year old...
Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN 2m2 minutes ago
Also, keep this in mind: ATL has been asking teams interested in Upton to take 3B Chris Johnson, too. SD has a 3B vacancy.
Mark Bowman @mlbbowman 4m4 minutes ago
Early indication is that J-Up is not going to the A's, Mariners or Rangers. Sounds like the Padres are still a possibility
Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal · 50s
Source: Kimbrel with #Braves four years, $42M. Can grow to $45.5M with performance bonuses. Option year worth $13M. Max value: $58.5M.
Mark Bowman @mlbbowman · 1m
Kimbrel said he didn't think an agreement was possible until the two sides began getting closer during this week's negotiations.
Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN · 2m
Long-term extension is the only way ATL would be able to keep Craig Kimbrel. Dollars wouldn't work for ATL going yr.-to-yr. in arbitration.