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3 Reasons Why the Red Sox Should Trade for Mets’ Closer Edwin Diaz

Jul 30, 2019

Boston Red Sox, Headlines, New York Mets, Opinions & Predictions, Rumors

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is less than 48 hours away which means the proverbial "Hot Stove" has never been any hotter than it is right now. Teams and executives are having persistent conversations ...

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 ...

After Herrera Trade, Other Relievers Could Soon be Moved

Jason Kelly

Jun 19, 2018

Major League Baseball, Rumors

The Washington Nationals broke the levees on the reliever trade market yesterday when they acquired Kelvin Herrera from the Kansas City Royals for a package of prospects. Herrera was a top trade target for cont...

Report: Dodgers Interested in Todd Frazier

Ryan Waterman

Dec 6, 2016

Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, Offseason, Rumors

This is the time of year where it's vital for teams to have all of their proverbial "ducks in a row." A lot can happen, plans can (and will..) change, and it's important for teams to prepare for all possible si...

Kansas City Shopping Wade Davis; Cubs, Dodgers Expressing Interest

Ryan Waterman

Dec 5, 2016

Headlines, Kansas City Royals, Offseason, Rumors

The closer market continues to get more interesting by the minute. As noted, the San Francisco Giants plucked former Pittsburgh Pirates closer Mark Melancon off the market with a record four-year, $62 millio...

Report: Nationals Pursuing Both Chris Sale and Andrew McCutchen

Ryan Waterman

Dec 5, 2016

Headlines, Offseason, Rumors, Transactions, Washington Nationals

It would appear that the Washington Nationals are done playing games, and are tired of coming up just short of the proverbial promised land. Thus far, the Nats have been depicted as quite the aggressive team...

Los Angeles Dodgers “Shopping” Brandon McCarthy and Scott Kazmir

Ryan Waterman

Dec 5, 2016

Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, Offseason, Rumors

In some interesting news out of Los Angeles, the Dodgers are reportedly shopping a pair of starting pitchers in Scott Kazmir and Brandon McCarthy, according to ESPN's Buster Olney. Now, teams shopping player...

Report: Chances of Andrew McCutchen Trade Increasing

Ryan Waterman

Nov 30, 2016

Headlines, Offseason, Pittsburgh Pirates, Rumors

After three consecutive seasons of early postseason exits followed by a missed postseason in 2016, it appears that the Pittsburgh Pirates are ready to turn the page on one of the more successful periods in fran...

Examining Five Possible Philadelphia Phillies Trade Deadline Deals

Ryan Waterman

Jul 23, 2016

Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies, Rumors

With a little more than a week to the MLB Trade Deadline, the rumors are going to start gaining steam. In regards to the Phillies, that statement is particularly true. As I alluded to in a previous post (here),...

Evaluating the Phillies Trade Pieces

Ryan Waterman

Jul 23, 2016

Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies, Rumors

At this point two months ago, the Philadelphia Phillies sat with a 25-19 record, and there was talk of them being a legitimate threat for one of the National League Wild Card spots. My, how much can change in a...

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