It turns out that 2020 wasn’t bad for everyone. For Red Sox prospect Tanner Houck, the pandemic-shortened season was the one in which he established that he could be a rotation building block for years to come. It is a year that Houck plans on using a springboard for the
MLB rumors: Yankees’ Corey Kluber looked ‘smooth as ever’ in audition
Updated Jan 16, 2021;
Posted Jan 16, 2021
FILE - In this July 9, 2020, file photo, Texas Rangers pitcher Corey Kluber throws during an intrasquad game in Arlington, Texas. The New York Yankees reached a deal with Kluber worth $11 million for one year, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday, Jan. 15, because the agreement is subject to a successful physical. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File) APAP
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Starting pitcher Corey Kluber looked “looked like himself” at his much-hyped workout for scouts, according to reliever Steve Cishek, who spoke about it on MLB Network Radio on Thursday.
MLB rumors: Yankees, Mets face ‘strong market’ for Corey Kluber after impressive workout
Updated Jan 13, 2021;
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Free-agent right-hander Corey Kluberworked out Wednesday in Florida. The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier says it was Kluber’s “fourth bullpen of his rehab in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.” And according to reports from the Sunshine State, Kluber didn’t disappoint.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports “nearly 25 teams showed up at Corey Kluber’s showcase today, and scouts came away impressed. His fastball sat 88-90 and he’s got more velocity in the tank as he builds toward spring training. Kluber threw 30 pitches, including all of his off-speed stuff. Strong market expected.”