Ryan Waterman, Author at Baseball Essential

Breakdown: Jeff Samardzija to the Giants

Dec 5, 2015

Headlines, Major League Baseball, Offseason, San Francisco Giants

Well, it's been quite the week for starting pitchers. Starting with David Price signing with the Boston Red Sox on Monday, three starters have signed this week. Additionally, it's been a busy twenty-four hou...

Analyzing Zack Greinke to the Diamondbacks

Ryan Waterman

Dec 5, 2015

Arizona Diamondbacks, Features, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, National League, National League West, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Business has just picked up, ladies and gentlemen. News broke late yesterday evening, that the Arizona Diamondbacks had signed free-agent Zack Greinke to a six-year, $206 million pact. This contract will put...

Phillies Claim Peter Bourjos Off Waivers

Ryan Waterman

Dec 3, 2015

Headlines, National League, National League East, Offseason, Philadelphia Phillies

It may not be the flashiest signing of the offseason, but it is one that could have potentially significant benefits. Phillies have claimed Peter Bourjos off waivers from the #stlcards. — Jenifer Langosch (...

Why Jason Heyward to the Phillies Makes Sense

Ryan Waterman

Nov 29, 2015

Features, Major League Baseball, National League, National League East, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies

The offseason is the one time of year, where premier free agents can land monstrously lucrative contracts. Prime examples of these are Prince Fielder's $214 million signing with the Detroit Tigers back in 2011 ...

Five Reasons for Phillies Fans to be Thankful

Ryan Waterman

Nov 26, 2015

Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League East, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies

Source: Brian Garfinkel / Getty Images North America It's that time of year again, folks. Thanksgiving is here, and that means that it's time for us to give thanks for the good things in our lives -- fam...

Report: Yankees Open to Trading Ivan Nova

Ryan Waterman

Nov 25, 2015

American League, American League East, Headlines, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees, Offseason, Rumors

The offseason is here, and the New York Yankees have been said to be in pursuit of starting pitching. However, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the team is interested in moving 28 year-old hurler ...

REPORT: Houston Astros “Hell-Bent” On Acquiring A Closer

Ryan Waterman

Nov 23, 2015

American League, Headlines, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Rumors

Hell-bent. That's a bit of a strong word to use, to describe a team's pursuit of a player...no? Clubs talking to Astros say they seem "hell-bent to get a closer." Checked in on Chapman, Miller, Giles, Boxber...

Orioles Discussing Deals with Reds, Pirates

Ryan Waterman

Nov 21, 2015

American League, American League East, Baltimore Orioles, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Rumors

Facing a tough offseason ahead, Dan Duquette and the Baltimore Orioles will need to find creative (and in some cases, cheap) ways to fill open holes on their team. With a number of major free agents, the O's ca...

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