Ednel Javier Báez, nicknamed "El Mago", is a Puerto Rican professional baseball second baseman and shortstop who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets. Born in Puerto Rico, Báez attended high school in Jacksonville, Florida.

How much is Baez contract?

Yet they also make the point that Baez's athleticism should help him age well enough to convince a team he's worth a seven-year deal in the $150 million range.

How much will Javy Baez get in free agency?

965 OPS, nine home runs and 18 RBIs. Scouts and executives told SNY recently they project Báez to receive a $25 million AAV, from deals ranging between 5-6 years, $125-150 million, or eight-years, $200 million.

Is Pedro Baez good?

In 2016 Báez ranked second among Dodger relievers with career-high marks in games (73) and innings (74). He went 3–2 with a 3.04 ERA and 83 strikeouts and limited opponents to a . 195 batting average. He also allowed 11 home runs and walked 22 batters.

How much did the Cubs offer Javy Baez?

By Tim Stebbins • Published April 18, 2021

The Cubs were ready to pay shortstop Javy Báez entering last season. That's at least according to one report by ESPN's Buster Olney, who wrote Sunday the Cubs offered Báez an extension "somewhere in the range of $180 million" prior to the 2020 season.

How much do you value Javier Báez?

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Will Baez leave the Cubs?

He and the Cubs were close to getting an extension done in 2020 spring training, before COVID-19 shut down the Major League Baseball season. ... Báez leaves the Cubs a World Series champion, two-time All-Star, MVP runner-up and Gold Glove Award winner.

What happened Pedro Baez?

He contracted COVID-19 in spring training and suffered a shoulder injury while building himself back up. Báez did not debut until Aug. 10. He arrived armed with a four-seam fastball that averaged 91.1 mph.

Where is Pedro Baez now?

Last offseason, general manager James Click reeled in a veteran reliever by the name of Pedro Baez. The right-hander spent his last seven seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers and was now starting a two-year deal with the Houston Astros worth $12.5 million plus escalators to boost the value.

What is Kris Bryant's contract?

Chicago received right-hander Caleb Kilian and outfielder Alexander Canario in the deal, with the Giants picking up the rest of Bryant's hefty contract that is paying him $19.5 million this year.

How long is Rizzo's contract with Yankees?

On May 13, 2013, Rizzo signed a seven-year contract through 2019 that included club options for 2020 and 2021.

How much did the Cubs offer Kris Bryant?

Depending on which industry source you talk to, the Cubs offered Bryant an extension after the MVP season worth more than $200 million; or more than $250 million; offered a contract length of eight years; or maybe more; or far less than all those numbers; or no actual offers were made.

Did Baez get traded?

With the trade deadline fast approaching Friday, the Mets acquired Baez and pitcher Trevor Williams from the Chicago Cubs for outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong. Baez, a two-time All-Star and 2020 Gold Glove winner, gives New York an immediate fill-in for Lindor.