Robbie Stratakos, Author at Baseball Essential

Three Teams Who Could Sign Jake Odorizzi

Feb 16, 2021

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Jake Odorizzi is coming off a brutal 2020 run with the Minnesota Twins. He was limited to four starts due to numerous injuries and posted a 6.59 ERA across those outings. At the same time, he's a year removed f...

Three Teams Who Could Sign Mitch Moreland

Robbie Stratakos

Feb 14, 2021

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Mitch Moreland, 35, is one of the best players remaining on the Major League Baseball free agent market, and he still has a lot to offer big-league clubs. Moreland posted a .265 batting average, an .894 OPS,...

Toronto Blue Jays: Jump to Contention is Reliant on Drastic Growth From Young Starters

Robbie Stratakos

Feb 11, 2021

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays committed roughly $52 million in average annual salary this offseason to four players who will man substantial roles and make a difference for their 2021 roster (George Springer, Marcus Se...

Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves Need Each Other

Robbie Stratakos

Feb 3, 2021

Atlanta Braves, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Marcell Ozuna is arguably the best position player left on the open market, and the Atlanta Braves are looking to win a World Series with their deep-rooted core. The two parties would benefit from a reunion. ...

Nolan Arenado Makes the St. Louis Cardinals World Series Contenders

Robbie Stratakos

Feb 2, 2021

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, St. Louis Cardinals

One week ago the St. Louis Cardinals were in a state of uncertainty. This week they're a World Series contender thanks to their recent blockbuster trade for star third baseman Nolan Arenado. According to MLB...

The Houston Astros Should Sign Jackie Bradley Jr.

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 28, 2021

Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

The Houston Astros need another outfielder, and an ideal option exists for them on the free agent market: Jackie Bradley Jr. Two expensive signings relative to the Astros have taken place this offseason: the...

Enrique Hernandez is Perfect for the Boston Red Sox

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 26, 2021

Boston Red Sox, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Enrique Hernandez is perfect for the Boston Red Sox. Boston inked the second baseman of the 2020 World Series-champion Los Angeles Dodgers to a two-year, $14 million deal on Friday afternoon. Hernandez check...

MLB Free Agency: Eddie Rosario is an Impact Bat Hiding in Broad Daylight

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 23, 2021

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Every team in Major League Baseball craves impact bats, yet Eddie Rosario remains a free agent for reasons only known to the sport's 30 respective ballclubs: he's an impact bat hiding in broad daylight. The ...

The Angels Should Trade for Luis Castillo

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 19, 2021

Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

The Cincinnati Reds seem willing to wheel and deal this offseason, and the Los Angeles Angels should make a move for their prized starter: Luis Castillo. In the midst of missing the playoffs in Major League ...

Minnesota Twins Should Focus on Adding Positional Versatility

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 17, 2021

Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

It seems like an offseason ritual that baseball fans alike discuss starting pitchers the Minnesota Twins should target. However, this drag of an offseason is different: the Twins should focus on adding defensiv...

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