2015 Free Agents Archives - Baseball Essential

What the David Price signing means for the Yankees

Dec 2, 2015

American League, American League East, Boston Red Sox, Features, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees, Opinions & Predictions

In case you missed it, one of the most prized and targeted free agents of the 2016 offseason is off the shelf. David Price, who spent 2015 with the Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays, signed a seven-year, $21...

What are the Tigers getting in Jordan Zimmermann?

Alex Yalen

Nov 30, 2015

Contract, Detroit Tigers, Offseason, Transactions, Washington Nationals

After a deeply disappointing 2015, the Detroit Tigers have clearly concluded that what's needed is roster rehab – a reloading, if you will, not a rebuilding. Thus far, they've fortified the bullpen by dealin...

What’s next for Ian Desmond?

Alex Yalen

Nov 12, 2015

Features, Headlines, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Rumors, Transactions, Washington Nationals

Shortstops that are both defensively capable and offensively dynamic are few and far between, and 29-year-old Ian Desmond has clearly been one of them. But in coming off among the worst years of his professiona...

Chicago White Sox Sign Utility Player Emilio Bonifacio to One Year Deal

Brian Crawford

Jan 5, 2015

Chicago White Sox, Contract, Headlines, Major League Baseball

Looking to add some depth to their Major League club, the Chicago White Sox have acquired free agent utility player Emilio Bonifacio on Monday morning. The deal will pay Bonifacio $3 million in 2015 and give...

Blue Jays Added To Torii Hunter Race

Ryan McMorrow

Nov 20, 2014

American League, American League East, Headlines, Rumors, Tampa Bay Rays

It appears as if the Toronto Blue Jays are preparing for life without their 2013 left fielder, Melky Cabrera. As reported earlier this afternoon, the Blue Jays appear to be joining the long list of teams inter...

Mets Sign Michael Cuddyer

Jacob Seus

Nov 10, 2014

Headlines, National League, National League East, New York Mets

The first big splash of the MLB offseason belongs to Sandy Alderson and the New York Mets. On Monday the Mets inked star outfielder Michael Cuddyer to a two-year deal. Cuddyer was considered one of the best bat...

Russell Martin Will Receive Big Money This Offseason

Baseball Essential

Sep 2, 2014

Headlines, National League, National League Central, Opinions & Predictions, Pittsburgh Pirates

Russell Martin is arguably the best catcher in all of Major League Baseball. I don't say that because he plays for the Pittsburgh Pirates and they are my hometown team. I don't say that because I want to start ...

MLB Rumors: White Sox In Play for Victor Martinez

Austin Burnett

Aug 30, 2014

American League, American League Central, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Headlines, Rumors

Detroit Tigers' 1B/DH Victor Martinez is due to be a free-agent following this season, and according to Bruce Levine, a new team has jumped into the sweepstakes for the 5 time All-Star: MLB source-White Sox wi...

Breaking Down This Year’s Upcoming Free Agents

Baseball Essential

Aug 6, 2014

Headlines, Opinions & Predictions

Now that the trade deadline has past, it’s time to take a look at what is available this upcoming offseason. Free agency provides general managers with the opportunity to change the fortune of their franchise i...

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