2015 MLB Free Agency Archives | Baseball Essential

Appreciate Jason Heyward for what he is

Dec 1, 2015

Features, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, St. Louis Cardinals

At 26 years old, Jason Heyward is a lot of things. He's an All-Star, a three-time Gold Glover, a Rookie of the Year runner-up, and likely the best defensive right fielder in all of baseball. What Jason Heyward ...

How is Jeff Samardzija Getting any Attention?

Jake Lighter

Nov 9, 2015

American League, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Oakland Athletics, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Last week, Jeff Samardzija was offered a one year $15.8 Million qualifying offer from the Chicago White Sox. It has been written that he is unlikely to accept this offer, which would make him a free agent. For ...

The San Francisco Giants will sign…

Michael Saltzman

Nov 5, 2015

Major League Baseball, National League, National League West, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, San Francisco Giants

Ah, the off-season. That time of year where we play musical chairs with free agents and put all of our favorite free agents in our favorite team's uniforms. Just imagine your team with Zach Greink...

Giants Target: SP Zack Greinke

Eric Nathanson

Nov 4, 2015

Features, Major League Baseball, National League West, Offseason, San Francisco Giants

Earlier today Zack Greinke opted out of his contract with the Dodgers and elected to become a free agent. He should be at the top of the San Francisco Giants wish list during this Hot Stove season. The Giants h...

Is Drew Smyly’s Frustration with Yoan Moncada’s Contract Justified?

Steve Benko

Feb 24, 2015

Boston Red Sox, Opinions & Predictions

Yoan Moncada is a 19-year-old Cuban prospect who just signed a $30 million deal with the Boston Red Sox. Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Smyly was not happy about the Yoan Moncada deal. Smyly took to twitter to voi...

Five Biggest Steals of Free Agency

Steve Benko

Dec 30, 2014

Contract, Headlines, Offseason

We’ve seen the big name players go somewhat early on in free-agency. But there are some lesser-named players that were signed to smaller deals that could in fact turn out to be steals for the organization. Kri...

Braves interested in Nick Markakis

Steve Benko

Dec 2, 2014

Atlanta Braves, Headlines, Offseason

The Atlanta Braves have begun to shake the roster up this off-season. In a trade that sent Jason Heyward to the St. Louis Cardinals, there are some things that need to be addressed. One of the main things that...

San Diego Padres to make offer to Pablo Sandoval today

Baseball Essential

Nov 21, 2014

American League, Contract, Headlines, National League, National League West, Offseason, Rumors, San Diego Padres

According to Ken Rosenthal, the San Diego Padres will make an offer to free agent third baseman Pablo Sandoval. Several teams have been identified as landing spots for the three-time World Series winner, induci...

Free Agency: Where will Pablo Sandoval land?

Matthew Rose

Nov 18, 2014

Boston Red Sox, Headlines, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, San Francisco Giants

Pablo Sandoval, who had an outstanding season for the World Champion San Francisco Giants, is the top third basemen on the market. With their third championship in five years, the Giants look to retain their ph...

MLB Rumors: Los Angeles Dodgers “aggressively pursuing” Alexei Ramirez

Steve Benko

Nov 18, 2014

Chicago White Sox, Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, Rumors

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to swap Ramirez’s at shortstop. Considering it’s highly unlikely that Hanley Ramirez will be back in Los Angeles next season, the Dodgers are looking to another shortstop. A...

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