Morning news and notes

N&N: Kansas City Royals spend some money, extend their best player

Morning news and notes for Monday, January 28, 2019

By Jason Philipps Jan 28, 2019, 8:11am EST

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Chicago White Sox v Kansas City Royals

Here’s to a great week!

Tribe News

Here’s why the Indians have been cutting payroll all winter | cleveland.com

Pretty much a summary of what we already knew. It isn’t particularly fun to read or even think about, but hey enjoy the link!

Around the League

Royals, Whit Merrifield nearing 4-year extension deal (hint, it’s not for a lot of $$$$)

The deal will buy out Whit Merrifield’s final pre-arbitration year and three seasons of arbitration. Merrifield is 30 years old and locking in guaranteed money after he led the American League in hits and stolen bases in 2018.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 28, 2019

Mookie Betts won’t join the Red Sox for their White House visit
Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens and the character clause test
Dodgers President makes interesting claims (with little actual proof) about free agency and spending
Is Nashville ready for a MLB franchise?