Daily Archives: March 30, 2017

Melancon on New Zealand and Role as MLB Ambassador

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

LOS ANGELES – Mark Melancon made headlines this winter when he set a record for largest contract ever for a relief pitcher when the righthander signed with the Giants. The mark was short-lived, as both Aroldis Chapman and Kenley Jansen … Continue reading →

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Jansen on Putting the Netherlands ‘On the Map’

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

LOS ANGELES – Kenley Jansen joined the Netherlands for the Final Round of the World Baseball Classic, and threw a crucial ninth inning against Puerto Rico in a game the Netherlands lost, 4-3. Fresh off signing a five-year, $80 million … Continue reading →

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