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Good morning and happy Friday, baseball fans!
Here is a roundup of what’s going on around the National League West.
- The Astros, Braves, and Pirates are all in on Quintana.
- Junior Guerra is drawing interest. He’s also set to be the Brewers’ Opening Day pitcher. Oof.
- The White Sox have signed Tim Anderson to a six-year extension.
- The Marlins had a pretty safe offseason except for one massive imperfection.
- After news of Gregorius’ shoulder issue, the Yankees are looking to potentially source a replacement at shortstop...just not Zack Cozart of Jose Iglesias.
- Milwaukee has released both Chamberlin and Webb.
- Did this Nolan Ryan fan have any idea that Ryan was about a foot away from him?
- Tampa Bay is listening to offers on Erasmo Ramirez.
- The Blue Jays would like a do-over please.
- The Yankees, Rays, and Padres are all interested in Nick Ahmed.
- Twins release Ryan Vogelsong.
- Atlanta has Max Szczur on their radar.
- Jake Arrieta hit a 465-foot home run during Cubs spring training because #PitchersWhoRake.
- Giants’ Will Smith has UCL damage.
- The Cubs are getting a World Series movie because that what happens when you break a curse that spans more than a century.
- LOOK AT DAVID ROSS AND HIS SASSY AND FABULOUS BELLBOTTOM PANTS.
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Today in baseball: On March 24th, 2008, the Twins agree to a new deal with Joe Nathan, a $47 million, four-year contract, which includes a 2012 club option.