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How Will Smith’s Free Agency Could Lead to the Latest MLB Offseason Trend

Nov 18, 2019

Atlanta Braves, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

In a similar start to last offseason, the Atlanta Braves jumped out early in the free agent market, signing relief pitcher Will Smith to a three-year, $40 million deal, which includes a club option for a fourth...

Dallas Keuchel Could be the Piece that Makes The Yankees Legitimate Contenders

Quinn Allen

Jun 5, 2019

New York Yankees, Opinions & Predictions

According to multiple reports, the New York Yankees have emerged as the favorites to sign free agent left-handed pitcher Dallas Keuchel. The former American League Cy Young Award winner has been waiting out for...

Standardized Performance Bonuses: A Startlingly Simple Way to Pay Good, Young Players

Jeff J. Snider

May 8, 2019

Features, Opinions & Predictions

I've had a lot of ideas lately. Back in February, I wrote about five little tweaks I'd like to see made to Major League Baseball, including at least one or two that I was 100 percent serious about. In March, I ...

The Washington Nationals Need to Sign Craig Kimbrel Right Now

Robbie Stratakos

Apr 9, 2019

Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals need to sign Craig Kimbrel right now. Not tomorrow, not next week, not in the summer. They need to sign him right now. The Nationals are 4-5 and in fourth place in the National Leagu...

Following Mike Trout’s Mega Deal, All Eyes Shift to Mookie Betts

Jason Kelly

Mar 21, 2019

Boston Red Sox, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Rumors

When the news broke that Los Angeles Angels' superstar Mike Trout signed his monstrous 12-year, $430 million extension, the baseball world shared one collective thought: "Wow." On the other hand, around the ...

Arenado’s Contract is Better Than Machado’s, Change My Mind

Joe Orsatti

Mar 1, 2019

National League West, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Over the past week, we have seen two of the biggest third basemen in Major League Baseball sign brand new mega deals, as Manny Machado will head to San Diego and Nolan Arenado will remain in Colorado. There has...

Is Dallas Keuchel This Offseason’s Jake Arrieta or Lance Lynn?

Robbie Stratakos

Feb 27, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Dallas Keuchel isn't asking for $300 million, and it doesn't seem like he's looking for Max Scherzer's seven-year, $210 million deal, yet he remains a free agent. With that said, the left-hander isn't the first...

Free Agency: Ranking Bryce Harper’s Suitors Based on Fit

Robbie Stratakos

Feb 10, 2019

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Perennial All-Star outfielder Bryce Harper remains a free agent. The first two-thirds of that sentence makes its ending remarkable. The reason why this three-month drag has taken place isn't because of one part...

The Oakland Athletics Should Pursue a Gio Gonzalez Reunion

Robbie Stratakos

Feb 4, 2019

Oakland Athletics, Opinions & Predictions

Left-hander Gio Gonzalez remains one of the most notable free agents on the open market. Meanwhile, the Oakland Athletics need starting pitching; a reunion between the two parties makes all the sense in the wor...

The Detrimental Effect of the Massive Rebuilds by Cubs, Astros

Tom Dorsa

Jan 31, 2019

Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

In July of 2018, a wonderful book by Sports Illustrated senior writer Ben Reiter, called Astroball: The New Way to Win It All, hit newsstands everywhere. It chronicles the historically successful organizational...

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