Robert Villarreal, Author at Baseball Essential

Montgomery Wants a Shot, and He Has Earned It

Dec 26, 2017

Chicago Cubs, Offseason, Spring Training

Mike Montgomery wants to start. His biggest issue? He's currently on a roster being flooded with starting pitching and there seems to be no letting up. Montgomery has been in the league for only a handful of...

Find Solace in the Plan, White Sox Fans — Hahn Is Building for the Future

Robert Villarreal

Dec 26, 2017

Chicago White Sox, Minor League Baseball, Offseason

Waiting for a plan to come to fruition can be an arduous task -- ask any Boston Red Sox or Chicago Cubs fan since the year 2002. This same type of roster rebuilding is now taking place for the Chicago White Sox...

Bobby Bonilla Day and Why it Exists

Robert Villarreal

Jul 1, 2017

Baseball History, Contract, New York Mets

To baseball fans, the month of July is known for four things: the 4th of July, the All-Star Game, the trade deadline, and ... "Bobby Bonilla Day." The reason for this is simple: On July 1 of every year from ...

Cubs Have Reported Deal with Brett Anderson

Robert Villarreal

Jan 25, 2017

Chicago Cubs, Headlines, Offseason, Transactions

Pending a physical, the Chicago Cubs have come to an agreement with lefty free-agent starting pitcher Brett Anderson. This is a one year deal worth $3.5 million with the potential to become $10 million based on...

Jay Bruce on the Trading Block?

Robert Villarreal

Jan 17, 2017

Headlines, New York Mets, Rumors

CSN Philly's Jim Salisbury is reporting that the New York Mets are willing to move outfielder Jay Bruce for two prospects and that the Philadelphia Phillies have has a "long-standing" interest in the lefty slug...

Hahn, White Sox Still Shopping Quintana

Robert Villarreal

Jan 16, 2017

Chicago White Sox, Offseason

The Chicago White Sox want to make a deal. Do you have what they want? If so, general manager Rick Hahn is listening. Over the course of this offseason, the White Sox have been one of the most successful mov...

Cubs Still Looking for a Starter, Ross on Short List

Robert Villarreal

Jan 12, 2017

Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres

With their convention coming up at the end of this week and spring training a meager 34 days away, the Chicago Cubs are still looking for ways to improve their squad in 2017. One specific way on the current rad...

Holliday, Yankees Agrees to One-Year Deal

Robert Villarreal

Dec 5, 2016

Headlines, New York Yankees, Transactions

Since the retirement of Alex Rodriguez, there's been an air of uncertainty as to the designated hitter position for the New York Yankees. Surely many a letter has been written to the jolly elf up North hoping f...

Cubs Sign Former Padres Outfielder Jay

Robert Villarreal

Nov 30, 2016

Chicago Cubs, Transactions

The Chicago Cubs have signed former San Diego Padres outfielder Jon Jay. It looks like Dexter Fowler will be with a new ball club after all in 2017, putting many rumors to rest about a re-signing of the All-Sta...

Chicago Cubs Win the 2016 World Series

Robert Villarreal

Nov 3, 2016

Breaking News, Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, Postseason

From clutch hits to errors to heartbreaking moments all around, this World Series Game 7 had absolutely everything. Not one week ago, the Chicago Cubs found themselves down 3-1 in this best-of-seven series v...

Author Robert Villarreal