Kyle O'Neill, Author at Baseball Essential

Waiting on Pitching Market Could Be Risky for Teams

Jan 10, 2019

Features, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

For the second consecutive winter, there are many quality free agents available in the second week of January, on the pitching market in particular. The Winter Meetings took place in Las Vegas, Nevada one month...

The Yankees-Mets “Rivalry” Should Not Get in the Way of Business

Kyle O'Neill

Dec 12, 2018

New York Mets, New York Yankees, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

When the rumors first became public that the New York Yankees and New York Mets had trade discussions that involved pitcher Noah Syndergaard, the outrage on Twitter was quite amusing to witness. I have always t...

Blue Jays Release Troy Tulowitzki

Kyle O'Neill

Dec 11, 2018

Headlines, Offseason, Toronto Blue Jays

In a stunning move, the Toronto Blue Jays announced that they have released shortstop Troy Tulowitzki. Tulowitzki had two years and $38 million remaining on his contract. Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins r...

With NL East Title at Stake, the Braves and Phillies Should Pursue Zack Greinke

Kyle O'Neill

Dec 10, 2018

National League East, Offseason

When the 2018 season began, both the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves were ready to come out of their rebuilds. The Phillies were more aggressive in their pursuit signing high-priced veterans Jake A...

Jonathan Schoop is Smart to Seek a One-Year, Make-Good Deal

Kyle O'Neill

Dec 5, 2018

Features, Offseason

Milwaukee Brewers general manager David Stearns had a very straightforward answer when asked about Jonathan Schoop's tenure in Milwaukee. Stearns admitted it was a bad trade, and the blame should be put on him....

Dodgers and Indians as Trade Partners Makes Too Much Sense to Pass Up

Kyle O'Neill

Nov 30, 2018

Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Dodgers, Offseason

It's always a gut-wrenching feeling for a team when they lose the World Series. It's even more difficult when they get back there for the second consecutive year just to come up short. However, in 2018 it was a...

A Wide Range of Suitors Proves J.A. Happ is the Least Risky Free Agent Starter

Kyle O'Neill

Nov 14, 2018

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Rumors

As the hot stove continues this winter, the starting pitching class has no number one aces, but there are still many impressive candidates to chose from. Clayton Kershaw. who re-signed with the Los Angeles Dodg...

Despite Different Directions, Mariners and Rays Both Improve Big League Roster in Trade

Kyle O'Neill

Nov 8, 2018

Headlines, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, Transactions

In a trade first reported by Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, the Seattle Mariners are sending catcher Mike Zunino, outfielder Guillermo Heredia, and pitcher Michael Plassmeyer to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchang...

Predicting Who Will Accept and Decline the Qualifying Offer

Kyle O'Neill

Nov 5, 2018

Features, Major League Baseball, Offseason

The 2018-19 free agent class has been highly anticipated for several years. The top of the group remains with superstars Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, but some of the depth of how historic this winter will be...

Angels Get a Needed Blend of Old and New School in Brad Ausmus

Kyle O'Neill

Oct 23, 2018

Features, Los Angeles Angels

When Los Angeles Angels general manager Billy Eppler made his initial statement about the hiring of new manager Brad Ausmus, there were two key words that came to my attention: communication and experience. Con...

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