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The Washington Nationals Did a Savvy Job Remaking Their Infield

Feb 3, 2020

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

There's no replacing Anthony Rendon. With that said, the Washington Nationals have done a savvy job remaking their infield. The Nationals have signed five infielders this offseason: Howie Kendrick (one-year,...

The New Developing Market in Major League Baseball

Joe Orsatti

Aug 3, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Last Wednesday, we witnessed the first true July 31 trade deadline, after the abolition of the August waiver trade period. While it was reasonably busy, especially at the buzzer, the amount of movement wasn't a...

MLB Free Agency: It’s Bargain Season

Joe Orsatti

Jan 23, 2019

Headlines, Major League Baseball, Offseason

After a long weekend, the baseball world was treated to some news as Mariano Rivera became the first unanimous Hall of Fame inductee, as he entered alongside Mike Mussina, Edgar Martinez, and Roy Halladay. Join...

Asdrubal Cabrera is a Perfect Addition to the Rebuilding Rangers

Tom Dorsa

Jan 23, 2019

Headlines, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Texas Rangers

On Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that the Texas Rangers signed infielder Asdrubal Cabrera to a one-year deal worth less than $5 million. Rosenthal tweeted that the Rangers plan to use Cabrera ...

Additions of Ramos, Cabrera Well-Position the Phillies to Win NL East

Robbie Stratakos

Aug 3, 2018

National League East, Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to break a six-year playoff drought, and after their successful first half of the 2018 season, that aspiration is feasible. Plus, with the acquisitions of catcher Wilson Ra...

Fantasy Baseball Notes: Second Base Becoming a Powerhouse Position

Jason Kelly

May 6, 2018

Fantasy, Features, Statistics

Every year in fantasy baseball there is a certain position that takes over the landscape and provides the most fantasy value. This year the early leader in that facet is the second base position. This does not ...

Asdrubal Cabrera Loves the Second Half

Thomas Henderson

Sep 22, 2016

New York Mets

Despite the myriad of injuries the New York Mets have suffered throughout the trying, and sometimes disappointing 2016 season, they find themselves in a tight three-way race for the Wild Card with the St. Louis...

The Mets are Playing it Smart Once Again

Adam Hurowitz

Dec 11, 2015

Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League East, New York Mets, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Everyone knows the New York Mets have a surplus of starting pitchers, but no one knew when they would use that to bolster their offense. Well they did just that on Wednesday when they traded Jon Niese to the Pi...

Mets Infield Complete

Glenn Brewer

Dec 10, 2015

New York Mets, Offseason

A day after losing Ben Zobrist to the Chicago Cubs, the Mets have rebounded with two infield acquisitions in Asdrubal Cabrera and Neil Walker. Though this appears to be plan B, it certainly has strengthened the...

Reports: Asdrubal Cabrera is signing with the Mets

Jacob Fagan

Dec 9, 2015

Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League East, New York Mets, Offseason, Rumors

According to Chris Cotillo of SB Nation, the New York Mets are finalizing a deal with infielder Asdrubal Cabrera. Source: Mets are finalizing a deal with Asdrubal Cabrera. — Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) De...

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