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Three Teams Who Could Sign Jake Odorizzi

Feb 16, 2021

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Jake Odorizzi is coming off a brutal 2020 run with the Minnesota Twins. He was limited to four starts due to numerous injuries and posted a 6.59 ERA across those outings. At the same time, he's a year removed f...

Three Teams Who Could Sign Mitch Moreland

Robbie Stratakos

Feb 14, 2021

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Mitch Moreland, 35, is one of the best players remaining on the Major League Baseball free agent market, and he still has a lot to offer big-league clubs. Moreland posted a .265 batting average, an .894 OPS,...

The Houston Astros Should Sign Jackie Bradley Jr.

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 28, 2021

Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

The Houston Astros need another outfielder, and an ideal option exists for them on the free agent market: Jackie Bradley Jr. Two expensive signings relative to the Astros have taken place this offseason: the...

Enrique Hernandez is Perfect for the Boston Red Sox

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 26, 2021

Boston Red Sox, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Enrique Hernandez is perfect for the Boston Red Sox. Boston inked the second baseman of the 2020 World Series-champion Los Angeles Dodgers to a two-year, $14 million deal on Friday afternoon. Hernandez check...

MLB Free Agency: Eddie Rosario is an Impact Bat Hiding in Broad Daylight

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 23, 2021

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Every team in Major League Baseball craves impact bats, yet Eddie Rosario remains a free agent for reasons only known to the sport's 30 respective ballclubs: he's an impact bat hiding in broad daylight. The ...

Three Free Agents the New York Yankees Can Pivot to if DJ LeMahieu Bolts

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 12, 2021

Major League Baseball, New York Yankees, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Re-signing infielder DJ LeMahieu is the New York Yankees' presumed top offseason priority. On the contrary, it's January and the two sides haven't reached a deal. Furthermore, Yahoo Sports' Tim Brown reports th...

The Enigmatic Nature of J.T. Realmuto’s Free Agency

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 19, 2020

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies

J.T. Realmuto is the best catcher in Major League Baseball. At the same time, it's difficult to find a team that's both a logical and likely landing spot for J.T. Realmuto. How can a player of the 29-year-ol...

Houston Astros: is George Springer or Michael Brantley the Better Value?

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 15, 2020

Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Houston Astros outfielders George Springer and Michael Brantley are two of the more high-profile players on the Major League Baseball free agent market this offseason. Springer, 31, will likely command a long-t...

MLB Free Agency: Landing Spots for Dodgers Position Players

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 11, 2020

Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

The World Series-champion Los Angeles Dodgers have a handful of long-time position players testing free agency this offseason such as Justin Turner, Joc Pederson, and Enrique Hernandez. With a loaded roster acr...

Stocking up on Relievers is the Philadelphia Phillies’ Best Bet

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 8, 2020

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies don't have many compelling options this offseason, but stocking up on relievers is their best bet when it comes to competing for the playoffs. With the team supposedly losing $145 m...

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