One of the best third basemen in the American League could be leaving the only place he’s ever called home as a Major League Baseball player.
According the MLB.com’s Jon Morosi, the Tampa Bay Rays are considering trading slugger Evan Longoria this offseason.
#Rays will consider offers for Evan Longoria this winter. #Dodgers are one possibility if they do not re-sign Justin Turner. @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) November 8, 2016
An Evan Longoria trade this winter makes good economic sense for #Rays: He's coming off great season and has 6 years, $100M left on deal.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) November 8, 2016
Key to Evan Longoria's trade value: He's played the most games (642) of anyone in @MLB over the past four seasons. @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) November 8, 2016
So, why would the Los Angeles Dodgers let Turner walk in free agency? Apparently their division rivals, the San Francisco Giants, are considering swooping in to steal him away.
#SFGiants open-minded on pursuit of free agent Justin Turner, among other possible avenues to deepen lineup, sources say.” @MLB @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) November 8, 2016
We’re only a short time into free agency, but it appears MLB’s Hot Stove might be piping this winter.
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