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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.

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Three Free Agents the New York Yankees Can Pivot to if DJ LeMahieu Bolts

Robbie Stratakos
Jan 12, 2021
Major League Baseball, New York Yankees, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions
Re-signing infielder DJ LeMahieu is the New York Yankees' presumed top offseason priority. On the contrary, it's January and the two sides haven't reached a deal. Furthermore, Yahoo Sports' Tim Brown reports th...
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The New York Mets are Checking Their Offseason Boxes

Robbie Stratakos
Jan 11, 2021
Major League Baseball, New York Mets, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions
As the Major League Baseball offseason drags on, the New York Mets are checking their offseason boxes. Their recent blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Indians for Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco is the l...

Can the Tampa Bay Rays Successfully Retool – Again?

Robbie Stratakos
Jan 5, 2021
Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays recently traded their ace, Blake Snell, to the San Diego Padres and are clearly embarking on an abrupt retooling project. Will it work? Trading Snell, which corralled Tampa Bay 25-year-old...

The Chicago Cubs Did Well in Darvish-Davies Swap

Robbie Stratakos
Dec 30, 2020
Chicago Cubs, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions
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Impulsively, the Chicago Cubs traded away an ace and the best player in their recent trade with the San Diego Padres. When putting a magnifying glass to the transaction, the Cubs did well. On Monday afternoo...

Josh Bell is Perfect for the Washington Nationals

Robbie Stratakos
Dec 29, 2020
Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals acquired a first baseman who's right up their alley: Josh Bell. Washington acquired Bell from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Dec. 24 for right-handers Wil Crowe and Eddy Yean. While tradi...

The Boston Red Sox Should Sign a Pair of Veteran Starting Pitchers

Robbie Stratakos
Dec 24, 2020
Boston Red Sox, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions
The Boston Red Sox are in no man's land, so they might as well try to get back in the postseason for the first time since their 2018 World Series championship. How can they enhance their chances of doing as suc...

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...
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