By MICHAEL R. SISAK and JENNIFER PELTZ NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urged a judge again Friday to throw out his hush money conviction, balking at the prosecution’s suggestion of preserving the verdict by treating the case the way some courts do when a defendant dies. They called the idea “absurd.” Related Articles National Politics | Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time National Politics | Ruling by a conservative Supreme Court could help blue states resist Trump policies National Politics | A nonprofit leader, a social worker: Here are the stories of the people on Biden’s clemency list National Politics | Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she ‘sustained an injury’ on official trip to Luxembourg National Politics | Veteran Daniel Penny, acquitted in NYC subway chokehold, will join Trump’s suite at football game The Manhattan district attorney’s office is asking Judge Juan M. Merchan to “pretend as if one of the assassination attempts against President Trump had been successful,” Trump’s lawyers wrote in a blistering 23-page response. In court papers made public Tuesday, District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office proposed an array of options for keeping the historic conviction on the books after Trump’s lawyers filed paperwork earlier this month asking for the case to be dismissed. They include freezing the case until Trump leaves office in 2029, agreeing that any future sentence won’t include jail time, or closing the case by noting he was convicted but that he wasn’t sentenced and his appeal wasn’t resolved because of presidential immunity. Trump lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove reiterated Friday their position that the only acceptable option is overturning his conviction and dismissing his indictment, writing that anything less will interfere with the transition process and his ability to lead the country. The Manhattan district attorney’s office declined comment. It’s unclear how soon Merchan will decide. He could grant Trump’s request for dismissal, go with one of the prosecution’s suggestions, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Trump’s parallel effort to get the case moved out of state court, or choose some other option. In their response Friday, Blanche and Bove ripped each of the prosecution’s suggestions. Halting the case until Trump leaves office would force the incoming president to govern while facing the “ongoing threat” that he’ll be sentenced to imprisonment, fines or other punishment as soon as his term ends, Blanche and Bove wrote. Trump, a Republican, takes office Jan. 20. “To be clear, President Trump will never deviate from the public interest in response to these thuggish tactics,” the defense lawyers wrote. “However, the threat itself is unconstitutional.” The prosecution’s suggestion that Merchan could mitigate those concerns by promising not to sentence Trump to jail time on presidential immunity grounds is also a non-starter, Blanche and Bove wrote. The immunity statute requires dropping the case, not merely limiting sentencing options, they argued. Blanche and Bove, both of whom Trump has tabbed for high-ranking Justice Department positions, expressed outrage at the prosecution’s novel suggestion that Merchan borrow from Alabama and other states and treat the case as if Trump had died. Blanche and Bove accused prosecutors of ignoring New York precedent and attempting to “fabricate” a solution “based on an extremely troubling and irresponsible analogy between President Trump” who survived assassination attempts in Pennsylvania in July and Florida in September “and a hypothetical dead defendant.” Such an option normally comes into play when a defendant dies after being convicted but before appeals are exhausted. It is unclear whether it is viable under New York law, but prosecutors suggested that Merchan could innovate in what’s already a unique case. “This remedy would prevent defendant from being burdened during his presidency by an ongoing criminal proceeding,” prosecutors wrote in their filing this week. But at the same time, it wouldn’t “precipitously discard” the “meaningful fact that defendant was indicted and found guilty by a jury of his peers.” Prosecutors acknowledged that “presidential immunity requires accommodation” during Trump’s impending return to the White House but argued that his election to a second term should not upend the jury’s verdict, which came when he was out of office. Longstanding Justice Department policy says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution . Other world leaders don’t enjoy the same protection. For example, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on trial on corruption charges even as he leads that nation’s wars in Lebanon and Gaza . Trump has been fighting for months to reverse his May 30 conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records . Prosecutors said he fudged the documents to conceal a $130,000 payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels to suppress her claim that they had sex a decade earlier, which Trump denies. In their filing Friday, Trump’s lawyers citing a social media post in which Sen. John Fetterman used profane language to criticize Trump’s hush money prosecution. The Pennsylvania Democrat suggested that Trump deserved a pardon, comparing his case to that of President Joe Biden’s pardoned son Hunter Biden, who had been convicted of tax and gun charges . “Weaponizing the judiciary for blatant, partisan gain diminishes the collective faith in our institutions and sows further division,” Fetterman wrote Wednesday on Truth Social. Trump’s hush money conviction was in state court, meaning a presidential pardon — issued by Biden or himself when he takes office — would not apply to the case. Presidential pardons only apply to federal crimes. Since the election, special counsel Jack Smith has ended his two federal cases , which pertained to Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss and allegations that he hoarded classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate. A separate state election interference case in Fulton County, Georgia, is largely on hold. Trump denies wrongdoing in all. Trump had been scheduled for sentencing in the hush money case in late November. But following Trump’s Nov. 5 election victory, Merchan halted proceedings and indefinitely postponed the former and future president’s sentencing so the defense and prosecution could weigh in on the future of the case. Merchan also delayed a decision on Trump’s prior bid to dismiss the case on immunity grounds. A dismissal would erase Trump’s conviction, sparing him the cloud of a criminal record and possible prison sentence. Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a crime and the first convicted criminal to be elected to the office.
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MINNEAPOLIS — Digi International (Nasdaq: DGII, ), a leading global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services, announces the nomination of two new members to its Board of Directors: Valerie Heusinkveld and Allison West Hughes. In addition, Sally Smith, a Digi director since 2018, has announced her intention to retire from the Board at the conclusion of the company’s annual meeting to be held on February 3, 2025. The election of Ms. Heusinkveld and Ms. Hughes will be voted on by the company’s stockholders at that same annual meeting. Ms. Heusinkveld served as Chief Financial Officer of Cradlepoint, Inc., a provider of bundled cellular hardware and connectivity and monitoring software solutions, from 2012 until her retirement in 2021. Previously, she served as Chief Financial Officer of Purcell Systems from 2007 to 2012. As a former Chief Financial Officer at high technology companies, she has extensive high technology industry knowledge and leadership experience in both financial and operational matters. The company believes this experience would provide the Board with expertise in such areas as finance, operations, hardware and solutions sales models with a focus on annual recurring revenue (ARR), as well as mergers and acquisitions, internal controls, risk management and auditing. Ms. West Hughes has served as Corporate Vice President at Microsoft Corporation since July 2022, initially focused on digital acquisition and adding responsibility for small and medium business in July 2024. Previously, she served as Senior Vice President, Global Digital Go to Market at ServiceNow, a cloud computing platform software company servicing businesses of varying sizes, from July 2021 to June 2022, after having served as Vice President from April 2020 and previously serving as Area Vice President from 2018. She has extensive high technology industry knowledge and leadership experience and brings expertise in such areas as sales and marketing and operations. The company believes her expertise in marketing and selling subscription-based offerings resulting in annual recurring revenue, as well as working with customers of varying degrees of scale would be valuable as the company executes on the expansion of recurring revenue-based solutions offerings across its business. “We want to thank Sally for her commitment to Digi and her assistance in helping the company grow and advance its mission. While her contributions were significant and will be missed, we are thrilled to nominate both Valerie and Allison to our Board of Directors,” said Satbir Khanuja, Ph.D., Non-executive Chairman of the Board, Digi International. “Their extensive experience in technology, innovation, ARR and financial strategy aligns with Digi’s commitment to driving IoT advancements and delivering value to our stakeholders. We are confident their leadership will strengthen our ability to deliver on our vision as we continue expanding our global presence and driving Digi’s renaissance as a leading solution provider in the IoT space.” The nomination of Heusinkveld and Hughes underscores Digi’s dedication to fostering innovation and sustaining Digi’s excellence in technology innovation and customer-centricity. Digi International has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A (the “Definitive Proxy Statement”) with respect to its solicitation of proxies for Digi International’s 2025 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2025 Annual Meeting”). The Definitive Proxy Statement contains important information about the matters to be voted on at the 2025 Annual Meeting. Stockholders are able to obtain free copies of these documents and other documents filed with the SEC by Digi International through the website maintained by the SEC at . In addition, stockholders are able to obtain free copies of these documents from Digi International by going to Digi International’s Investor Relations page on its website at . The directors, executive officers, and employees of Digi International may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Digi International in connection with 2025 Annual Meeting. Digi International has also engaged Alliance Advisors LLC to assist in the solicitation of proxies for the 2025 Annual Meeting and to provide related advice and informational support. Information regarding the interests of participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the 2025 Annual Meeting is included in the Definitive Proxy Statement. Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII) is a leading global provider of IoT connectivity products, services, and solutions. It helps companies create next-generation connected products and deploy and manage critical communications infrastructures in demanding environments with high levels of security and reliability. Founded in 1985, Digi has helped customers connect more than 100 million things and counting. For more information, visit . Peter Ramsay Global Results Communications 949.307.5908
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As Christmas draws closer and temperatures begin to plummet, the temptation to wrap up warm and eat sugary food becomes increasingly appealing. But why does our sugar intake tend to skyrocket this time of year? And is there anything we can do to manage these cravings? Why do we get sugar cravings during the winter? Behaviour conditioning “One of the main reasons is the environmental triggers we’re exposed to during winter,” explains Rosie Carr, dietitian at healthy eating plan Second Nature. “Over many years, we may have built associations in our brains between certain situations and food or drink, like coming home from a cold walk and having a hot chocolate with marshmallows. “Repeating this behaviour will mean our brains crave sugar after walking in cold weather – and this is known as ‘Pavlovian conditioning’ and can be applied to many other environmental, social, and behavioural cues that lead to cravings.” Credits: PA; Biological influence Dopamine, also known as the feel-good hormone, plays a central role in maintaining this craving cycle and reinforcing these behaviours. “The process is regulated by the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is involved in motivation and reward,” explains Carr. “When dopamine is triggered (like when we have a hot chocolate, for example), dopamine is released to instruct the brain to repeat this behaviour.” Some researchers have also suggested a possible link between cold exposure and the hunger hormone ghrelin. “A study conducted on healthy men showed that our ghrelin levels rise when we’re exposed to colder temperatures,” notes Carr. Evolutionary influence “For our ancestors, winter meant many months of harsh conditions that made survival more challenging,” explains Carr. “There may have also been less food to hunt and gather. “So, the colder temperatures may signal to our hunter-gatherer brains to consume more energy-dense foods, lay down fat, and increase our survival chances.” What impact does sugary foods have on our body? “Foods that contain added sugar typically fall under the category of ultra-processed foods, such as cereals, pastries, biscuits, crisps, and other convenience foods like microwave meals,” highlights Carr. “These foods bypass our hunger-regulation network, and research has shown they lead to weight gain.” They’re also more likely to increase our blood sugar levels sharply. “When our blood sugar levels rise above our body’s ideal range, it triggers the release of large insulin levels to bring these levels back to normal,” explains the dietitian. “Unfortunately, this excess release of insulin can then lead to blood sugar crashes, which triggers the release of the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline to try and avoid hypoglycemia. “This blood sugar rollercoaster can significantly impact our energy levels, brain function, and ability to perform professionally and socially.” What can we do to manage these cravings? Drink plenty of water “If you’re experiencing intense cravings, it’s extremely important that you try to drink plenty of fluids,” says Emma Thornton, nutritionist at A.Vogel. “Not only does this ensure that you can metabolise glycogen, increasing your energy levels, it also means that you can maintain a good balance of electrolytes. “You should be aiming to drink 8-10 glasses of water a day – and this means plain water, not carbonated water or caffeinated drinks.” Credits: PA; Limit consumption of sugary foods “I recommend planning your meals ahead of time and sticking to your shopping list,” advises Carr. “This will ensure you’re limiting the consumption of ultra-processed foods and cooking your meals from fresh ingredients. “If we eat whole foods most of the time, we can enjoy the odd dessert mindfully and without guilt.” Reduce your stress levels “Stress can be disastrous when it comes to encouraging sugar cravings so this is naturally an issue you will want to address,” highlights Thornton. “When it comes to difficult emotions like stress and anxiety, we usually recommend tackling them at the root cause – but this might not always be possible, in which case you may need to think about how to manage your symptoms. “Keeping active, eating the right foods and practicing mindful exercises such as meditation can be great tools to help you here.” Try the urge surfing technique “Ride the wave of the craving for 15 minutes and do something else during this time, like going for a walk or making herbal tea,” recommends Carr. “If you’re still craving something sweet, try swapping in a healthier option like apple and peanut butter, or Greek yoghurt with berries.”
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By MICHAEL R. SISAK and JENNIFER PELTZ NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urged a judge again Friday to throw out his hush money conviction, balking at the prosecution’s suggestion of preserving the verdict by treating the case the way some courts do when a defendant dies. They called the idea “absurd.” Related Articles National Politics | Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time National Politics | Ruling by a conservative Supreme Court could help blue states resist Trump policies National Politics | A nonprofit leader, a social worker: Here are the stories of the people on Biden’s clemency list National Politics | Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she ‘sustained an injury’ on official trip to Luxembourg National Politics | Veteran Daniel Penny, acquitted in NYC subway chokehold, will join Trump’s suite at football game The Manhattan district attorney’s office is asking Judge Juan M. Merchan to “pretend as if one of the assassination attempts against President Trump had been successful,” Trump’s lawyers wrote in a blistering 23-page response. In court papers made public Tuesday, District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office proposed an array of options for keeping the historic conviction on the books after Trump’s lawyers filed paperwork earlier this month asking for the case to be dismissed. They include freezing the case until Trump leaves office in 2029, agreeing that any future sentence won’t include jail time, or closing the case by noting he was convicted but that he wasn’t sentenced and his appeal wasn’t resolved because of presidential immunity. Trump lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove reiterated Friday their position that the only acceptable option is overturning his conviction and dismissing his indictment, writing that anything less will interfere with the transition process and his ability to lead the country. The Manhattan district attorney’s office declined comment. It’s unclear how soon Merchan will decide. He could grant Trump’s request for dismissal, go with one of the prosecution’s suggestions, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Trump’s parallel effort to get the case moved out of state court, or choose some other option. In their response Friday, Blanche and Bove ripped each of the prosecution’s suggestions. Halting the case until Trump leaves office would force the incoming president to govern while facing the “ongoing threat” that he’ll be sentenced to imprisonment, fines or other punishment as soon as his term ends, Blanche and Bove wrote. Trump, a Republican, takes office Jan. 20. “To be clear, President Trump will never deviate from the public interest in response to these thuggish tactics,” the defense lawyers wrote. “However, the threat itself is unconstitutional.” The prosecution’s suggestion that Merchan could mitigate those concerns by promising not to sentence Trump to jail time on presidential immunity grounds is also a non-starter, Blanche and Bove wrote. The immunity statute requires dropping the case, not merely limiting sentencing options, they argued. Blanche and Bove, both of whom Trump has tabbed for high-ranking Justice Department positions, expressed outrage at the prosecution’s novel suggestion that Merchan borrow from Alabama and other states and treat the case as if Trump had died. Blanche and Bove accused prosecutors of ignoring New York precedent and attempting to “fabricate” a solution “based on an extremely troubling and irresponsible analogy between President Trump” who survived assassination attempts in Pennsylvania in July and Florida in September “and a hypothetical dead defendant.” Such an option normally comes into play when a defendant dies after being convicted but before appeals are exhausted. It is unclear whether it is viable under New York law, but prosecutors suggested that Merchan could innovate in what’s already a unique case. “This remedy would prevent defendant from being burdened during his presidency by an ongoing criminal proceeding,” prosecutors wrote in their filing this week. But at the same time, it wouldn’t “precipitously discard” the “meaningful fact that defendant was indicted and found guilty by a jury of his peers.” Prosecutors acknowledged that “presidential immunity requires accommodation” during Trump’s impending return to the White House but argued that his election to a second term should not upend the jury’s verdict, which came when he was out of office. Longstanding Justice Department policy says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution . Other world leaders don’t enjoy the same protection. For example, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on trial on corruption charges even as he leads that nation’s wars in Lebanon and Gaza . Trump has been fighting for months to reverse his May 30 conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records . Prosecutors said he fudged the documents to conceal a $130,000 payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels to suppress her claim that they had sex a decade earlier, which Trump denies. In their filing Friday, Trump’s lawyers citing a social media post in which Sen. John Fetterman used profane language to criticize Trump’s hush money prosecution. The Pennsylvania Democrat suggested that Trump deserved a pardon, comparing his case to that of President Joe Biden’s pardoned son Hunter Biden, who had been convicted of tax and gun charges . “Weaponizing the judiciary for blatant, partisan gain diminishes the collective faith in our institutions and sows further division,” Fetterman wrote Wednesday on Truth Social. Trump’s hush money conviction was in state court, meaning a presidential pardon — issued by Biden or himself when he takes office — would not apply to the case. Presidential pardons only apply to federal crimes. Since the election, special counsel Jack Smith has ended his two federal cases , which pertained to Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss and allegations that he hoarded classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate. A separate state election interference case in Fulton County, Georgia, is largely on hold. Trump denies wrongdoing in all. Trump had been scheduled for sentencing in the hush money case in late November. But following Trump’s Nov. 5 election victory, Merchan halted proceedings and indefinitely postponed the former and future president’s sentencing so the defense and prosecution could weigh in on the future of the case. Merchan also delayed a decision on Trump’s prior bid to dismiss the case on immunity grounds. A dismissal would erase Trump’s conviction, sparing him the cloud of a criminal record and possible prison sentence. Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a crime and the first convicted criminal to be elected to the office.
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‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Stars & Creatives Tease Series Finale ‘Sticks the Landing’ (VIDEO)FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CorVel Corporation (NASDAQ: CRVL) announces that its Board of Directors approved a three-for-one forward stock split of its common stock. The Board also approved a proportionate increase in the number of authorized shares of common stock to accommodate the stock split. The Board did not approve an increase in the number of authorized shares of preferred stock. The implementation of the stock split and authorized share increase is subject to the filing of an amendment to the Company's Fourth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, which the Company expects to file on December 24, 2024. "Our stock price has seen extraordinary growth over the past several years fueled by our strong financial performance and the successful execution of our strategic plan. We believe it is the right time to effect a forward stock split to increase the accessibility of our stock to potential investors while maintaining our focus on delivering our customers enhanced technological solutions for the management of their healthcare needs,” said Michael G. Combs, the Company's President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. Following the filing and effectiveness of the amendment, every one share of common stock outstanding or held in treasury on December 23, 2024, the record date for the stock split, will be split into three shares of common stock. Subject to final approval by the Nasdaq Global Select Market, trading is currently expected to begin on a post-stock split adjusted basis at market open on December 26, 2024. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This Press Release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which statements are subject to considerable risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include all statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this Press Release, including statements regarding the implementation and timing of the stock split and authorized share increase, and the timing of trading on a post-stock split basis. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed, assumed, or implied by the forward-looking statements. Some of the risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to materially differ from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements are described in the section entitled "Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, as well as in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement made in this press release is based only on information currently available to the Company and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Except as required by applicable law or the listing rules of the Nasdaq Global Select Market, the Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, whether to conform such statements to actual results or changes in expectations, or as a result of the availability of new information. Contact: Melissa Storan Phone: 949-851-1473 www.corvel.com
Real estate agents say the three most important factors in getting a good price for selling a home are location, location and location. Likewise, management views the three most important factors in keeping the Guardians relevant in the American League Central Division as pitching, pitching and pitching. Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti was on Zoom on Dec. 13 to discuss the decision to trade Gold Glove second baseman Andres Gimenez plus right-handed relief pitcher Nick Sandlin to the Blue Jays on Dec. 10. The trade netted four players for the Guardians, but only one who will definitely be ready for the Major Leagues in 2025. The Guardians acquired second baseman/first baseman Spencer Horwitz plus minor-league outfielder Nick Mitchell from the Blue Jays. The Guardians then traded Horwitz to the Pirates for pitchers Luis Ortiz, Josh Hartle and Michael Kennedy. Cleveland #Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti discusses the decision to trade second baseman Andres Gimenez to the Blue Jays. pic.twitter.com/NqblHbXlv8 — Jeff Schudel (@jsproinsider) December 13, 2024 Gimenez is under contract for $10,571,428 in 2025 — roughly a $5 million increase from 2024. He will make an additional $5 million in 2026 and $23,571,428 in 2027, 2028 and 2029 as part of the seven-year contract he signed with the Guardians in 2023. Antonetti said the money that had been allocated to Gimenez can now be spent elsewhere. Josh Naylor, who made $6.5 million in 2024, is projected to make $14.2 million in his arbitration-eligible 2025 season. Ortiz was 7-6 in 15 starts with the Pirates last season. Hartle, a 21-year-old left-handed starter, was a third-round pick by the Pirates in the 2024 draft. He was 6-3 with a 5.79 ERA in 15 starts for Wake Forest in 2024. He was 11-2 with a 2.81 ERA for the Demon Deacons n 2023. Kennedy also is a left-handed starter. He is 20 years old. He was drafted by the Pirates in the fourth round in 2022 and was 2-5 in 2024 at Low-A Bradenton. Mitchell, 21, can play all three outfield positions. He was a 2024 fourth-round draft pick by the Blue Jays. He hit .289 with four home runs and 13 RBI in 22 games last summer for Toronto’s Low-A farm club in Dunedin, Fla. In addition to acquiring the three pitchers from the Pirates, the Guardians also re-signed Shane Bieber to a one-year contract with a player option in 2026. But Bieber is recovering from right elbow surgery and isn’t expected to be ready to pitch until June or July. Triston McKenzie McKenzie and Logan Allen, two Guardians starters that spent most of 2024 at Triple-A Columbus, are X factors. “We feel we’re in a much better position now than we were a few weeks ago,” Antonetti said. “I think we were pretty clear at the outset of the offseason. Our goal was to try to add to our starting pitching staff in particular, and we feel we’ve been able to add two quality alternatives to that. “So now I think we can be a little bit more opportunistic and look at just the variety of different pathways we might have to improve the team, whether that’s in the rotation or somewhere else.” Ortiz is the player expected to pay immediate dividends. He is 25 years old and won’t be arbitration eligible until 2027. He won’t hit free agency until 2030. “Luis Ortiz will join our major-league rotation, and we think there’s a lot of reasons to be excited about what he brings to the organization,” Antonetti said. “We love the developmental path that he was on last year. He went through some challenges initially at the major-league level, but he emerged as a really consistent starting pitcher with really good stuff and we think he’s got a really bright future ahead of him. “He throws a two seamer, a four seamer, a slider, a cutter, and has really power stuff. And we think partnering him with our major-league pitching team can help him continue to grow and develop into a really effective major-league starting pitcher.” The Guardians acquired Gimenez plus shortstop Amed Rosario from the Mets in 2021 for shortstop Francisco Lindor and starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco. Gimenez hit .261 in four years in Cleveland. Over the past three seasons, he drove in 69, 62 and 63 runs. Gimenez saved 11 runs with his fielding prowess, according to BaseballReference.com. The only second basemen with more defensive runs saved were Marcus Semien (15) of the Rangers and Brice Turang (13) of the Brewers. The Guardians plan to find their second baseman from players within their own organization. Tyler Freeman, Gabriel Arias, Daniel Schneeman, Angel Martinez and Juan Brito are candidates, Antonetti said. Travis Bazzana, selected by the Guardians with the first pick of the 2024 draft, can play second base or center field. MLB.com projects Bazzana making his major-league debut in 2025, but Bazzana spent last season with the High-A Captains. He is expected to start his 2025 season with the Double-A RubberDucks.AleAnna, Inc. Announces Completion of Business Combination between Swiftmerge Acquisition Corp. and AleAnna Energy, LLC
