
Jake Arrieta | AP
Many marquee free agents that remain unemployed during this offseason, like Mike Moustakas, Lance Lynn, and Jonathan Lucroy all have reached deals in recent days, with Jake Arrieta being the last All-Star caliber player that stills unsigned. But this can change in the next couple of days.
Talks are heating up with Jake Arrieta, who’s expected to sign in the next couple of days. Several teams remain involved, but the #Phillies looming as the favorite
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) 11 de marzo de 2018
According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Philadelphia Phillies may be agreeing on a deal with Arrieta in the next days. The Phillies were reported in the last days to be interested in bringing the pitcher to Philadelphia, and now they look like the favorites to land the World Series Champion.
Report: Jake Arrieta expected to sign in next couple days, Phillies considered favorite. https://t.co/ygsD1J1jIM pic.twitter.com/ZzntJIs4Wh
— theScore (@theScore) 11 de marzo de 2018
The Nationals, Brewers, Rangers, Orioles, and the Yankees were amongst the teams that reportedly had an interest in Arrieta, but ultimately, are now the Phillies that are now in better position than any other team.
Phillies favorite to land former Cy Young Award Winner Jake Arrieta per @BNightengale #Phillies #JakeArrieta pic.twitter.com/9FIM382GYV
— Jeff Skversky 6abc (@JeffSkversky) 11 de marzo de 2018
During 2017 season, Arrieta had a record of 14-10 during 30 games started, with an ERA of 3.53 and notching 163 K's.