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Yankees Made Right Move by Starting Torres and Wade in Minor Leagues

Mar 30, 2017

New York Yankees, Opinions & Predictions

When New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius injured his shoulder in the World Baseball Classic, it created chatter about elite prospect Gleyber Torres starting the 2017 season in the Bronx. Once Torres was s...

Matt Wieters to the Washington Nationals Was the Logical Move for All Parties

Kyle O'Neill

Mar 7, 2017

Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

Two weeks ago, the Washington Nationals made the move they internally discussed for months by coming to terms with catcher Matt Wieters on a two-year deal worth $21 million. Once the Baltimore Orioles signed We...

Is Andrew Miller Making the Right Choice by Playing in WBC

Kyle O'Neill

Feb 3, 2017

Features, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Over the past few weeks, debate has sparked the baseball world surrounding Andrew Miller's decision to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. The most recent update by MLB Network's Jon Morosi is that...

Angels Retool Shows Team’s Sense of Urgency

Kyle O'Neill

Jan 25, 2017

Features, Los Angeles Angels, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Fresh off of a disappointing campaign in 2016, the Los Angeles Angels have spent their winter shaking up the roster by adding a number of established veterans. Despite finishing fourth in the AL West (74-88), s...

Rockies Making Strides to Win Now, But Have More Work To Do

Kyle O'Neill

Dec 12, 2016

Colorado Rockies, Features, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

With the signing of Ian Desmond to a five-year contract worth $70 million, Colorado Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich has given all implications that the Rockies will compete for a postseason berth next seas...

Report: Cubs Closing in on Deal for Wade Davis

Kyle O'Neill

Dec 7, 2016

Chicago Cubs, Headlines, Offseason

First reported by Buster Olney of ESPN, the Chicago Cubs are closing in on a trade to acquire closer Wade Davis, pending a physical. Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports has reported that Jorge Soler will go to the Kans...

Report: Royals Listening on Danny Duffy

Kyle O'Neill

Dec 5, 2016

Headlines, Kansas City Royals, Offseason

According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Kansas City Royals are receiving trade interest and are listening on pitcher Danny Duffy. The Royals seem to be at a crossroads this winter on whether they should hol...

Mets Should Trade Curtis Granderson, Not Jay Bruce

Kyle O'Neill

Dec 2, 2016

Features, New York Mets, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

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Ever since the New York Mets traded for Yoenis Cespedes back in the summer of 2015, there has been a logjam in the outfield. The Mets recently signed Cespedes to a four-year contract that will keep him in New Y...

$100 Million for a Closer is Not as Absurd as you Think

Kyle O'Neill

Nov 18, 2016

Features, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

As the hot stove starts to warm up, there are rumors swirling that closer Aroldis Chapman and Kenley Jansen are both seeking deals worth $100 million. My first thought was that they are being ridiculous, but if...

Kansas City Royals Wish List for 2017

Kyle O'Neill

Nov 15, 2016

Features, Kansas City Royals, Offseason

Over the past four years, the team that won the World Series failed to reach the postseason the following season. The Kansas City Royals were the most recent team to accomplish that feat with a record of 81-81,...

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