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The Best and Worst Trade of the Decade for the Cincinnati Reds

Apr 16, 2020

Cincinnati Reds, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

It has been a long 30 years since the Cincinnati Reds were last in the World Series, but a revamped 2020 roster loaded with rising stars and veteran talent has many "Nasty Nati" natives hoping for the best. The...

The Best and Worst Trade of the Decade for the New York Yankees

Robbie Stratakos

Mar 29, 2020

Major League Baseball, New York Yankees, Opinions & Predictions

After winning their 27th World Series championship in 2009, one would've thought that the ensuing decade would produce another ring for the New York Yankees; it didn't. While they sported many great teams that ...

A’s Sign Rajai Davis to One-Year Deal

Ryan Chichester

Jan 5, 2017

Oakland Athletics, Transactions

Looking to help their depleted outfield, the Oakland A's have signed free-agent outfielder Rajai Davis to a one-year, $6 million deal. It has been reported that the 36-year-old Davis has already passed his phys...

Chapman Signing a Relapse in Mindset for Yankees

Ryan Chichester

Dec 9, 2016

American League, American League East, New York Yankees, Opinions & Predictions

The New York Yankees signed free agent closer Aroldis Chapman late Wednesday night to a lucrative five-year deal worth $86 million, fully equipped with a three-year full no-trade clause with an option after yea...

Yankees and Aroldis Chapman Ink 5-Year Contract

Kevin Fielder

Dec 8, 2016

Breaking News, New York Yankees

After trading Aroldis Chapman to the Chicago Cubs during the trade deadline, the New York Yankees have re-signed the flame-throwing closer to a five-year, $86 million contract. Should Chapman choose to do so, h...

Yankees Could Build Strong Bullpen at MLB Winter Meetings

Ryan McGriff

Dec 6, 2016

Features, New York Yankees, Offseason

If the New York Yankees are diligent over the next couple days, they may walk away from the Winter Meetings with a blueprint of how their bullpen will be constructed in 2017. At the moment, the most accompli...

Aroldis Chapman Looking for Six-Year Contract

Ryan Waterman

Dec 5, 2016

Headlines, Offseason, Rumors

The closer market seems to be heating up. Earlier today, the San Francisco Giants agreed to a deal with former Pittsburgh Pirates closer Mark Melancon. A recent report has also suggested that the Miami Marli...

$100 Million for a Closer is Not as Absurd as you Think

Kyle O'Neill

Nov 18, 2016

Features, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

As the hot stove starts to warm up, there are rumors swirling that closer Aroldis Chapman and Kenley Jansen are both seeking deals worth $100 million. My first thought was that they are being ridiculous, but if...

Yankees’ Adam Warren: No Place Like Home

Ryan McGriff

Aug 10, 2016

Features, Headlines, New York Yankees

There are some baseball players that are just meant to play in one uniform. New York Yankee right-hander, Adam Warren, fits that bill. Since rejoining the Yankees on July 27 in the deal that sent flame throw...

Great Trade Deadline Helps Yankees Fans Look to the Future

Cory Fallon

Aug 6, 2016

Features, New York Yankees, Opinions & Predictions

The New York Yankees recently cleared house, dealing Aroldis Chapman, Andrew Miller, Carlos Beltran and Ivan Nova before the August 1 trade deadline. Yankees fans were split as to what they wanted to see their ...

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