Josey Curtis, Author at Baseball Essential

Looking at Salvador Perez’s Reconstructed Deal

Mar 2, 2016

The Kansas City Royals and perennial All-Star catcher Salvador Perez have agreed on a contract extension that will keep him a Royal through the 2021 season. Just over four years ago in late February of 2012,...

Desmond, Rangers Reach Deal

Josey Curtis

Feb 28, 2016

Headlines, Texas Rangers, Transactions

The lone remaining free agent who had a draft pick attached to his name has been taken off the market. On Sunday, the Texas Rangers and Ian Desmond agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal. Despite playing the ...

Reyes on Leave until End of Criminal Investigation

Josey Curtis

Feb 23, 2016

Colorado Rockies, Headlines

Major League Baseball has placed Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes on paid leave until the completion of his criminal investigation. Reyes was arrested on October 31 in Hawaii on charges of domestic abuse. ...

Faulty Medical Wrecks Three-Team Deal

Josey Curtis

Feb 23, 2016

Headlines

In what might have proven to be the most impactful trade in over two months, the contingent three-team deal on Monday evening between the Cincinnati Reds, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Angels was considere...

Cubs to Limit Arrieta’s Innings Early

Josey Curtis

Feb 21, 2016

Chicago Cubs

After reaching an agreement with Jake Arrieta, in which they paid over $3 million more than they originally offered, the Chicago Cubs want to protect their right-handed ace. The team will do so by limiting his ...

Sandoval to Bat Right-Handed More in 2016

Josey Curtis

Feb 18, 2016

Boston Red Sox, Headlines

After his first year in Boston failed to meet many expectations, Boston Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval will channel his switch-hitting ability more frequently in 2016 in an effort to increase his offensiv...

Author Josey Curtis

Josey Curtis

Looking at Salvador Perez’s Reconstructed Deal

Desmond, Rangers Reach Deal

Reyes on Leave until End of Criminal Investigation

Faulty Medical Wrecks Three-Team Deal

Cubs to Limit Arrieta’s Innings Early

Sandoval to Bat Right-Handed More in 2016