MLB Player News
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Paul Goldschmidt 1B | NYY
Diamondbacks, Paul Goldschmidt talking extension
The Diamondbacks are talking to first baseman Paul Goldschmidt about a long-term extension, according to FoxSports.com. The 25-year-old hit .286/.359/.490 in 587 plate appearances with the club last season. Goldschmidt is under team control through the 2017 season, so a long-term deal would buy out his arbitration years and give the team cost certainty going forward.
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Joey Votto 1B | TOR
Joey Votto hitting well this spring
Reds first baseman Joey Votto had another productive day at the plate in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Brewers. He went 3 for 4 with a homer and three RBI in the 9-9 tie. Votto singled in his first at-bat then driving in two with a base hit in the second inning. He led off the seventh with a solo shot off Travis Webb.
Votto is batting .400 (10 for 25) through 12 spring games with two homers and eight RBI. He is also slugging .720. -
Wilmer Flores 1B | SF
Carlos Torres RP | WAS
Blooming Wilmer Flores among Mets' cuts
The New York Mets continued trimming their roster Friday by sending infielder Wilmer Flores, first baseman Josh Satin and pitcher Carlos Torres to their minor-league camp. Flores, one of the team's top prospects, is the only player among the group on the 40-man roster. Flores, 21, spent most of the spring playing second base as he continued his transition from third base.