With only a week between the end of the MLB lockout and the start of spring training games, the transactions are coming in hot just as expected. The CBA was ...
The one-year deal has a mutual option for 2023, a season during which he’ll turn 43, but he’s still one of the best in the biz. The headliner of the list is Cruz, not only as the biggest name but also as a notable piece of history. They take on some salary for 2022, and also some long-term commitment as Donaldson has another expensive season in 2023 as well as a 2024 option with a pricey buyout. Click here for a refresher on the rest of the A’s outgoing free agents. Meanwhile, there were two blockbuster trades involving former A’s stars, with one of them heading to Minnesota and the other heading out. The CBA was signed on Thursday, and by the time we did our first roundup Saturday afternoon, several stars had signed and one major trade had been completed.