Matthew Rose, Author at Baseball Essential

Torii Hunter returns to Minnesota on a one-year deal

Dec 2, 2014

American League, American League Central, Contract, Headlines, Minnesota Twins, Offseason, Rumors

According to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY, the Minnesota Twins win the sweepstakes for OF Torii Hunter, bringing him back home on a one-year deal. Hunter will get $10.5 million according to Ken Rosenthal of FO...

Markakis, Braves’ contingent meet for dinner

Matthew Rose

Dec 2, 2014

American League, American League East, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League East, Offseason, Rumors

According to Dan Connolly of The Baltimore Sun, right fielder Nick Markakis had dinner last night in Monkton with an Atlanta Braves contingent that included manager Fredi Gonzalez. Connolly also adds that Brave...

Cubs’ Trevor Graham talks career, hobbies, and future

Matthew Rose

Dec 2, 2014

Chicago Cubs, Headlines, Interviews, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

This afternoon I had the chance to interview minor-leaguer Trevor Graham. Graham is a pitcher in the Chicago Cubs' organization. 1) This past season, you spent most of your time with the Boise Hawks. You went ...

Cardinals sign reliever Matt Belisle to a one-year deal

Matthew Rose

Dec 2, 2014

Contract, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, Offseason, Rumors, St. Louis Cardinals

First reported by Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com, the St. Louis Cardinals have signed reliever Matt Belisle to a one-year contract. Belisle can earn bonuses of $150,000 if the righty reaches 50 appearances, $150,...

Following Cruz’s signing, M’s seek more OF help

Matthew Rose

Dec 1, 2014

American League, American League West, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Rumors, Seattle Mariners

With the recent signing of Nelson Cruz to a 4-year, $57-million deal, the Seattle Mariners don't believe they are finished. According to Bob Dutton of The News Tribune, Nelson Cruz could be their right fielder...

Yankees’ prospect Rob Refsnyder talks off-season, hobbies, more

Matthew Rose

Nov 30, 2014

American League, American League East, Interviews, Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, New York Yankees, Offseason

This afternoon, I had the pleasure to interview Yankees' No.6 Prospect Rob Refsnyder. The 23-year old hit .300, with 8 HR, and 33 RBI with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, Triple-A affiliate of the New Yor...

What will the Reds’ future entail?

Matthew Rose

Nov 29, 2014

Cincinnati Reds, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Rumors

The Cincinnati Reds are coming off an upsetting season. The team finished 76-86, 10 games below .500. Besides the fact that they finished fourth in their division, a few players stood out this year, one of them...

Oakland A’s Offseason Perspective

Matthew Rose

Nov 28, 2014

Oakland Athletics, Offseason

Toward the end of the 2014 season, the Oakland Athletics fell into a slump that ultimately ruined their chances of going far into postseason. Post All-Star break, the A's went 29-38, with a team average of only...

Mets interested in Craig Breslow

Matthew Rose

Nov 25, 2014

Headlines, National League, National League East, New York Mets, Rumors

This offseason, the New York Mets seek left-handed relievers to put in the bullpen. One player they are interested in is Craig Breslow. Last year with Boston, Breslow went 2-4, with a 5.96 ERA in 60 appearances...

Mets’ prospect Kevin McGowan talks growing up, getting drafted, plans, and more

Matthew Rose

Nov 24, 2014

Interviews, National League, National League East, New York Mets, Offseason

This morning I had the pleasure to interview Kevin McGowan Jr., a pitcher in the New York Mets organization. 1) What are your expectations heading into next season? "Hey, man, thanks for getting a hold o...

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