
REPORT: Cubs Intend to Pick Up Cole Hamels' Option But May Clear Salary With Trade First
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have picked up the fifth-year option on quarterback Jameis Winston for the 2019 season, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday. Winston, who was the top overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft, will earn $20.922 million. The deadline for teams to declare the fifth-year option for players in that draft class is…
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The Denver Broncos made sure incoming quarterback Case Keenum has someone to throw to by exercising the contract option on wide receiver Demaryius Thomas. The move triggers the final two years on Thomas' deal and guarantees him $12.5 million for 2018 -- his $8.5 million base salary and a $4 million bonus, the Denver Post reported, citing a source.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers parted ways with veteran outfielder Andre Ethier on Sunday when they declined his $17.5 million option for next season. Ethier received a $2.5 million buyout and will become a free agent. The 35-year-old was the longest-tenured Dodger after 12 seasons with the club. However, his role was sharply reduced due to a…
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The Pittsburgh Pirates exercised their $14.75 million option on outfielder Andrew McCutchen on Friday. Pittsburgh could have paid a $1 million buyout but opted to retain the five-time All-Star, who has been the subject of trade rumors. The 31-year-old McCutchen batted .279 with 28 homers and 88 RBIs last season. It marked the seventh straight season…
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The Miami Marlins declined the 2018 option on outfielder Ichiro Suzuki on Friday, the team announced. Suzuki, 44, is now a free agent after receiving a $500,000 buyout. The Marlins passed on the $2 million club option. Suzuki has 3,080 major league hits but started only 22 games last season. He batted .255 with three homers…