New TV Deal Will Start In 2018 Pay Cardinals $55M - RealGM Wiretap

It was reported last week that the St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a new 15-year television deal with FoxSports Midwest that will pay them more than a billion dollars.

Some of the details of the deal have surfaced. The new deal will begin in 2018 and the annual rate will start at close to $55 million. Over the life of the contract Ereck Flowers Giants Jersey , the yearly payout will increase to around $85 million, according to Forbes.

In the last three seasons of their current deal, the Cardinals are receiving between $25 million and $35 million annually.

Forbes estimates that the new deal increase the franchise's value to $1.6 billion, a $200 million increase from the estimate at the start of the season.

Draft Prospect Ties Mike Trouts Home Run Record - RealGM Wiretap

Ashton Bardzell Michael Strahan Giants Jersey , a senior at New Jersey's Ramsey High School, has tied Mike Trout's state record for home runs in a season with 18.

Bardzell could be selected in MLB's First-Year Player Draft next month.

"He's the man. He's the best player in the league right now," Bardzell said. "So I mean, It's an honor."

Trout attended Millville High School in New Jersey.

Braun Commits To World Baseball Classic - RealGM Wiretap

Ryan Braun has committed to playing for the United States in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

He played for his country in 2009.

In an interview Monday night on the "Rupina's Hot Stove Weekly" on SportsRadio WSSP 1250 Phil Simms Giants Jersey , Braun said he already had started his baseball workouts this offseason to be ready for the WBC.

"I actually started my baseball activities a little bit earlier than I usually do because I'm going to play in the World Baseball Classic this year," Braun said. "So, I have to get myself prepared a little sooner, a little quicker than I usually do."

Rangers D Backs Giants Scouting Alex Rios - RealGM Wiretap

There are a few teams interested in Alex Rios as the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline approaches.

According to sources Mark Bavaro Giants Jersey , the Rangers, Giants and Diamondbacks are watching Rios from city-to-city. Rios had a career year for Chicago in 2012, batting .304 with 25 home runs and 91 RBIs.

"It is tough this time of the year when the deadline approaches and teams start talking about moving people," Rios said. "It is what it is. Sometimes management has no choice but to make some moves in order to get things going again. This is just a part of the game and we will all have to deal with hearing our names in trade rumors this month."

Rios has a limited no-trade clause in his contract that allows him to veto a deal to six teams.

Marlins Prepare To Offer Stanton Multiyear Deal - RealGM Wiretap

Contract talks have started between Giancarlo Stanton and the Marlins Lawrence Taylor Giants Jersey , who are prepared to offer a multiyear deal, according to an ESPN report

President of baseball operations Mike Hill declined to say whether the Marlins have made an offer, but they've begun discussions with agent Joel Wolfe regarding an agreement with the right fielder.

"Negotiations are ongoing,'' Hill said Wednesday. "We're hopeful we'll be able to make him a Marlin for many years to come.''

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