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The complaint was centered around whether the
teams are properly spending their revenue-sharing money in order
to improve. The commissioner's office later responded with a
statement defending the two clubs.
"We have raised our concerns regarding both Miami and Pittsburgh
with the commissioner, as is the protocol under the collective
bargaining agreement and its revenue sharing provisions," union
spokesman Greg Bouris said in a statement Friday. "We are
waiting to have further dialogue, and that will dictate our next
steps."
The Marlins, led by new CEO Derek Jeter, have parted ways with
National League MVP Giancarlo Stanton and All-Stars Marcell
Ozuna, Dee Gordon and Christian Yelich in separate deals in
order to cut payroll. The Pirates have recently taken a similar
approach, trading their best pitcher, Gerrit Cole, to the Astros
and former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen to the Giants earlier this
month.
--The Milwaukee Brewers granted left-hander Wei-Chung Wang his
release to create a roster spot for outfielder Lorenzo Cain, who
officially signed a five-year contract. Wang will be pursuing an
opportunity with a team in the Korea Baseball Organization,
according to a report from MLB.com
Cain and the Brewers agreed on a five-year, $80 million contract
on Thursday night, multiple media outlets reported. Cain passed
his physical to complete the contract and was introduced by
general manager David Stearns on Friday.
"Lorenzo is a multifaceted player and proven winner who we are
pleased to welcome back to Milwaukee," Stearns said in a
statement. "His combination of speed, fielding prowess and
ability to hit for average will be a valuable addition to our
lineup."
--The Royals have agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million contract
with Alcides Escobar that will keep the free-agent shortstop
with Kansas City for 2018, according to multiple reports.
General manager Dayton Moore confirmed the signing Friday at the
team's FanFest and said during a radio spot with KCSP-AM, the
Royals' flagship station, that Escobar will remain the starter
at shortstop. Top middle-infield prospect Raul Mondesi Jr. will
likely start the season at Triple-A as a result.
Escobar has played for the Royals for the last seven seasons.
The 31-year-old hit .250/.272/.357 with six home runs, 54 RBIs
and four stolen bases in 2017.
--Field Level Media
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