Baseball Connection

In this day and age, players move around a lot. It's not common for someone to stick with one team for their entire career like Derek Jeter or Joe Mauer. Who is the longest tenured player on each team?

Connie Mack was the A's manager for 50 years. No other manager comes close to his record for the longest stint with one team, but who are the others on the list? Where do managers like Bobby Cox, Tommy Lasorda, and Mike Scioscia rank?

Kyle Schwarber is heading to DC. The Nats had a void in their outfield after choosing to move on from Adam Easton. Schwarber will slot in as a middle-of-the-order bat at a corner outfield spot. Will we be seeing Juan Soto in right field? Schwarber belted a career high 38 home runs in 2019 and he'll look to regain that form.

After not getting the type of deal he was looking for by Thursday's deadline, Tomoyuki Sugano is returning to Japan for the 2021 season. He has a 4-year deal with the Yomiuri Giants with an opt out each year, so he could be back trying to find a better MLB deal again next year. What's next for the Mets in their aggressive offseason?

The Mets have traded for Francisco Lindor. In a blockbuster deal, the Indians are sending Lindor and Carrasco to New York in exchange for Amed Rosario, Andres Gimenez, Josh Wolf, and Isaiah Greene. One of the best players in the game, Lindor is in his prime and will anchor the Mets infield in his contract year. The Mets are not messing around.

The Dodgers are bringing back Blake Treinen on a two-year, $17.5 million deal. Treinen is a strong reliever who will anchor the back of LA's bullpen. After not signing a free agent to a multi-year deal for half a decade, the Tigers signed Robbie Grossman to a two-year, $10 million contract. Grossman will provide offensive help with his good on-base skills.

Several teams are interested in Yasiel Puig. Puig didn't play in 2020, but he carries a resume of above-average performance and just turned 30 years old. For teams looking for cheap options to improve their outfield, he fits the bill. The Giants signed Curt Casali to a one-year deal to be their backup catcher. This means Joey Bart will likely get more seasoning in the minors, but his time to replace Buster Posey is near.

Phil Hughes has officially called it a career. Although he hadn't pitched since 2018, Hughes made the official announcement which closed the book on his 12-year career between the Yankees and Twins. Hughes was a 1x All-Star and World Series champion. The next item on the Padres' list: extend Fernando Tatis Jr. All this on today's episode.

Veteran lefty Ross Detwiler has agreed to terms with the Miami Marlins. The Marlins need left specialists to face the big-name left-handed hitters in their division like Freddie Freeman and Bryce Harper. The Dodgers are looking at DJ LeMahieu. Will the rich get richer?

Velocity is abundant these days. Rosters are littered with hard-throwing pitchers and hitters have adjusted. What were the 5 fastest pitches hit for a home run in 2020?