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Author Robbie Stratakos

Robbie Stratakos

Robbie Stratakos is an MLB Editor and Writer at Baseball Essential; he previously wrote at HardBallScoop (Part of Scout/247Sports/CBSInteractive), Last Word on Baseball, and District on Deck. In addition to covering MLB, Stratakos is also an NBA Writer at ClutchPoints; he previously wrote at Sir Charles In Charge, Elite Sports NY, Last Word on Pro Basketball, and Empire Writes Back.

The Enigmatic Nature of J.T. Realmuto’s Free Agency

Robbie Stratakos
Dec 19, 2020
Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies
J.T. Realmuto is the best catcher in Major League Baseball. At the same time, it's difficult to find a team that's both a logical and likely landing spot for J.T. Realmuto. How can a player of the 29-year-ol...

Houston Astros: is George Springer or Michael Brantley the Better Value?

Robbie Stratakos
Dec 15, 2020
Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions
Houston Astros outfielders George Springer and Michael Brantley are two of the more high-profile players on the Major League Baseball free agent market this offseason. Springer, 31, will likely command a long-t...

MLB Free Agency: Landing Spots for Dodgers Position Players

Robbie Stratakos
Dec 11, 2020
Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions
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The World Series-champion Los Angeles Dodgers have a handful of long-time position players testing free agency this offseason such as Justin Turner, Joc Pederson, and Enrique Hernandez. With a loaded roster acr...

Stocking up on Relievers is the Philadelphia Phillies’ Best Bet

Robbie Stratakos
Dec 8, 2020
Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies don't have many compelling options this offseason, but stocking up on relievers is their best bet when it comes to competing for the playoffs. With the team supposedly losing $145 m...
Oriole Park at Camden Yards general view

Finding Homes for 10 Non-Tendered MLB Players

Robbie Stratakos
Dec 4, 2020
Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions
Several notable players have been non-tendered over the last week, adding more depth to the Major League Baseball free agent market. Where will these players end up? Here are landing spots for 10 of these stran...

Bang-for-the-Buck MLB Free Agents at Every Position

Robbie Stratakos
Dec 2, 2020
Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions
Trevor Bauer, J.T. Realmuto, DJ LeMahieu, Michael Brantley, and George Springer headline this offseason's Major League Baseball free agent class. Simultaneously, there are many players who can have a profound i...

The Dodgers Shouldn’t Trade for Nolan Arenado

Robbie Stratakos
Nov 25, 2020
Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions
Fact: no one has repeated as World Series champions since the New York Yankees in 2000. Another fun fact: Nolan Arenado is really good at baseball. But if you're the Los Angeles Dodgers, your aspirations of rep...
Citi Field general view

New York Mets: Steve Cohen Era Should Begin by Signing Trevor Bauer

Robbie Stratakos
Nov 24, 2020
Major League Baseball, New York Mets, Opinions & Predictions
The New York Mets should begin the Steve Cohen era with a bang by signing the 2020 National League Cy Young Award winner, Trevor Bauer. Yes, Cohen has already taken over and basically fired everyone who had ...

Washington Nationals: Bounce-Back Season Derives From Internal Improvement, Not Offseason Reinforcements

Robbie Stratakos
Nov 19, 2020
Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals
Yes, the Washington Nationals need a starting infielder and more arms on their pitching staff, but making such moves is merely supplemental to a bounce-back 2021 season: such a resurgence derives from internal ...

MLB Free Agent Market Features Killer Shortstop Class

Robbie Stratakos
Nov 14, 2020
Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions
The Major League Baseball free agent market typically features few, if any compelling shortstops. Naturally, in a year that makes no sense, that position is oozing with All-Star caliber players this offseason. ...
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