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Detroit Tigers: Landing Spots for Players on the Trade Block

Jun 23, 2019

Detroit Tigers, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

According to MLB Network's Jon Morosi, the Detroit Tigers "will listen to offers" on left-hander Matthew Boyd, closer Shane Greene, and right fielder Nicholas Castellanos before the Major League Baseball trade ...

Red Sox Can Avoid, Mitigate Inevitable Rebuild with Smart Moves

Joe Orsatti

Jan 15, 2019

Boston Red Sox, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

2018 saw the Boston Red Sox claim the World Series title for the fourth time since the turn of the millennium, and with the bulk of the team sticking around in Beantown, it seems as though they will be just as ...

With NL East Title at Stake, the Braves and Phillies Should Pursue Zack Greinke

Kyle O'Neill

Dec 10, 2018

National League East, Offseason

When the 2018 season began, both the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves were ready to come out of their rebuilds. The Phillies were more aggressive in their pursuit signing high-priced veterans Jake A...

Yankees: What Comes Next Will Determine Whether James Paxton Trade Was Worthwhile

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 2, 2018

New York Yankees, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

The New York Yankees were one of the first teams to pull off a significant trade this offseason in acquiring left-hander James Paxton from the Seattle Mariners. While Paxton certainly deepens their starting rot...

The Perfect Place for Josh Donaldson in Free Agency is… Houston?

Tom Dorsa

Nov 16, 2018

Houston Astros, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Bryce Harper. Manny Machado. Dallas Keuchel. Craig Kimbrel. Patrick Corbin. The 2018-19 free agency class in Major League Baseball is, at the top, as talented as any in the long history of the game. Ace-cali...

The Mets are in a No-Win Situation with Yoenis Cespedes

Kyle O'Neill

Jul 25, 2018

New York Mets, Opinions & Predictions

Despite signing outfielder Yoenis Cespedes to two separate multi-year contracts, the Mets were always weary of giving him a so-called mega-deal. Cespedes was an important piece to the team's run to the World Se...

Tigers Expected to Move Their Biggest Trade Chip, Mike Fiers

Griffin Fabits

Jul 24, 2018

Detroit Tigers, Headlines

The Detroit Tigers' most coveted trade chip at the moment is right-hander Mike Fiers, who has contending clubs lining up for his services down the stretch after another dazzling outing on July 21. Fiers, 33, si...

For the Five “Finalists,” Trading for Machado Doesn’t Make Sense

Robbie Stratakos

Jul 17, 2018

Baltimore Orioles, Features, Major League Baseball

Manny Machado has been dominating the Major League Baseball rumor mill, and his name will continue to do so until the Baltimore Orioles finalize a trade to send the star infielder elsewhere. Luckily for the Ori...

The Real Beneficiaries of Possible Trades, Part Two

Joe Orsatti

Jul 16, 2018

Headlines, Opinions & Predictions

About a week or so ago, I took a look at a few guys who would benefit from being traded over the next few weeks, including Brandon Drury, Ronald Torreyes, and Victor Caratini. This post looks at players who are...

Crash Course: Rumors, Transactions Over the Weekend

Joe Orsatti

Jul 16, 2018

Headlines, Major League Baseball, Rumors, Transactions

There Goes My Childhood Chase Utley will be hanging up his spikes at the end of the season. My favorite player of all time, and a legitimate hall of fame candidate, Utley currently carries a .231/.313/.331...

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