Opinions & Predictions

The Atlanta Braves are Built to Withstand Josh Donaldson’s Departure

Jan 17, 2020

Atlanta Braves, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Is Josh Donaldson signing with the Minnesota Twins good for the Atlanta Braves. No, but they're built to withstand his departure. It's difficult to replace someone who plays a stellar third base, posted a .9...

Philadelphia Phillies’ Offseason Marginally Improves Their Ballclub

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 16, 2020

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have missed the playoffs in each of the last eight seasons and have been rigorously spending in an attempt to get back on the map. They've continued that mentality this offseason, but ...

The D-Backs Masterfully Remade Their Starting Rotation

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 15, 2020

Arizona Diamondbacks, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

In August 2018, the Arizona Diamondbacks had one of the best starting rotations in Major League Baseball in Zack Greinke, Robbie Ray, Patrick Corbin, Zack Godley, and Clay Buchholz. That aspect of their roster ...

With Josh Donaldson in the Fold, the Minnesota Twins are Locked and Loaded for 2020

Jason Kelly

Jan 15, 2020

Headlines, Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

The Minnesota Twins continued to fortify their dangerous lineup on Tuesday night, signing free agent third baseman Josh Donaldson to a four-year, $92 million contract. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com first reported th...

Landing Spots for Under-the-Radar MLB Free Agents

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 14, 2020

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Major League Baseball has witnessed an epic spending spree among its contending teams this offseason. Simultaneously, a lot of noteworthy players were non-tendered, who remain on the open market in addition to ...

The Angels Should Put Their Best Foot Forward for a Mike Clevinger Trade

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 12, 2020

Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Yes, signing one of the game's best players, Anthony Rendon, was exciting, but the Los Angeles Angels still need an ace to be a playoff contender; a trade for Cleveland Indians right-hander Mike Clevinger is th...

Ranking How Badly Josh Donaldson Suitors Need His Services

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 6, 2020

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Josh Donaldson, 34, is arguably the best player left on the free agent market. The 2015 American League Most Valuable Player Award recipient has four teams on his tail and/or who have been repeatedly linked to ...

Los Angeles Dodgers: Rumored Betts-Price Trade Would Fill Two Voids

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 6, 2020

Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

The Los Angeles Dodgers need a starting pitcher and seem to want to make a splash on the position player market. How can they do both? Execute a trade with the payroll-embattled Boston Red Sox for Mookie Betts ...

Nicholas Castellanos Could be the Impact Bat That the Texas Rangers Need

Quinn Allen

Jan 6, 2020

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Texas Rangers

After an outstanding second half with the Chicago Cubs last season, Nicholas Castellanos is one of the hottest names on the free-agent market. The Cubs acquired the 27-year old outfielder from the Detroit Tiger...

Minnesota Twins’ Pitching Moves are Much Ado About Nothing

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 5, 2020

Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins, Opinions & Predictions

The Minnesota Twins replaced starters Kyle Gibson and Martin Perez with Rich Hill and Homer Bailey while re-signing Michael Pineda this offseason. Its impact? Nothing. These are stopgap, placeholder signings. ...