Kyle O'Neill, Author at Baseball Essential

Opinion: A Payroll Floor Won’t Solve the Offseason Problems

Feb 15, 2018

Features, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

As pitchers and catchers start to report, with spring training games beginning late next week, many high-profile names remain unsigned. Teams are embracing the idea that a $200 million payroll is not necessary ...

New York Mets Wish List for 2018

Kyle O'Neill

Nov 28, 2017

Features, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

As the hot stove begins to warm up, there is not a team more eager to put 2017 behind them than the New York Mets. With World Series aspirations, they ended up dismantled by injuries finishing 70-92, fourth in ...

Yankees Should Explore Trade Market for Dellin Betances

Kyle O'Neill

Nov 17, 2017

Features, New York Yankees, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

With the New York Yankees, Dellin Betances' greatest weakness has been his inconsistency. There are games where Betances is locked in, using his fastball, slider, and curveball to keep hitters off balanced. How...

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

Kyle O'Neill

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...

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