Robbie Stratakos, Author at Baseball Essential

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

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...

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

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

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...

Author Robbie Stratakos