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Dodger Blue > Rumors > MLB Free Agent Rumors: Craig Kimbrel Seeking Contract Similar To Wade Davis & Zack Britton Deals
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MLB Free Agent Rumors: Craig Kimbrel Seeking Contract Similar To Wade Davis & Zack Britton Deals

Matthew Moreno
April 13, 2019
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While the MLB free agent freeze eventually broke for Bryce Harper (record-setting 13 years and $330 million) and Manny Machado (10 years, $300 million), several of the sport’s top players, including Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel, remain on the open market.

Although there was reported from teams throughout the winter, during Spring Training and into the start of the 2019 regular season, neither Keuchel or Kimbrel have appeared close to signing a new contract.

In Kimbrel’s case, he reportedly was seeking a deal upwards of $100 million even as teams continued to show financial restraint. At this stage, some are speculating Keuchel and Kimbrel won’t sign until June — after the 2019 MLB Draft — so draft pick compensation will not be a factor.

Though after standing by desired terms for quite some time, Kimbrel reportedly is open to a contract similar to what Zack Britton and Wade Davis recently signed, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic:

Free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel continues to seek a deal he believes to be fair and in the range of two recent free-agent relievers, Wade Davis (3 years, $52M) and Zack Britton (3/$39M), sources tell The Athletic.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) April 13, 2019

With the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen again proving to be somewhat of a weak spot, there’s been a growing sentiment for the club to pursue Kimbrel as a late-inning option to pair with Kenley Jansen. It’s a strategy the Dodgers pursued in a near-trade for Aroldis Chapman, and when they had reported interest in Davis and Greg Holland.

Kimbrel had some struggles during the 2018 season but closed the year out on a positive note. The right-hander was aided by former Dodgers closer Eric Gagne, who noticed Kimbrel was tipping pitches and helped correct the issue prior to the World Series.

Kimbrel went on to appear in four games, converting one save and holding the Dodgers to a .188/.278/.438 while allowing two runs in 4.1 innings.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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