Starting pitcher , one of the best MLB free agents available, issued a statement Friday saying he's not a "bully" after some of his past Twitter exchanges were questioned.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported the New York Mets are among the clubs trying to sign Bauer, but they're concerned doing so would "renew questions about the team's culture" after general manager Jared Porter was fired after text messages were revealed showing sexual harassment of a female reporter.
Bauer, who's been accused of using social media to harass others but not in a sexual manner, provided a response to those claims:
"I have always tried to be an open book and appreciate that social media gives me a platform to have an open dialogue with fans and the greater public.