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The Chicago Cubs Did Well in Darvish-Davies Swap

Robbie Stratakos
Dec 30, 2020
Chicago Cubs, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions
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Impulsively, the Chicago Cubs traded away an ace and the best player in their recent trade with the San Diego Padres. When putting a magnifying glass to the transaction, the Cubs did well. On Monday afternoo...

The Houston Astros’ Sign-Stealing Allegations are Another Threat to Baseball’s Integrity, and MLB Must Epically Respond

Robbie Stratakos
Nov 16, 2019
Hall of Fame, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions
Every ounce of the sign-stealing allegations that are being pressed against the Houston Astros must be taken seriously. If they hold true, Major League Baseball should meet the Astros with fire and fury because...

Five Best and Five Worst Free Agent Signings Early on in 2018

Tom Dorsa
Apr 26, 2018
Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Transactions
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With nearly a full month gone from the 2018 Major League Baseball regular season, we're beginning to see which free agency deals have been worth the money, and which could use a do-over. Even in market slowed t...

In Hindsight, Rangers Should Have Gotten More for Darvish

Tom Dorsa
Feb 12, 2018
Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Texas Rangers, Transactions
Six years and $126 million for a pitcher who lost all control in the World Series seems hefty at first, but Yu Darvish deserves it. The Japanese pitcher and the Chicago Cubs inked a deal with those terms and po...

Cubs Sign Yu Darvish to Six-Year Deal

Brent Maguire
Feb 10, 2018
Breaking News, Chicago Cubs, Transactions
The Chicago Cubs and Yu Darvish, who have been a connection all offseason, agreed to a six-year-deal on Saturday. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Darvish will make $126 million with the chance to ma...

Options for Yankees to Make Room for Yu Darvish

Max Wildstein
Jan 15, 2018
American League, American League East, Contract, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Rumors
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The New York Yankees still have a legitimate chance at signing right-hander Yu Darvish, even with their luxury tax threshold limitations. After agreements with their remaining six players that were eligible for...

Yu Darvish: An Ace Waits for the Big Payday

Chris Northrop
Jan 8, 2018
Contract, Major League Baseball, Offseason
January 2018 finds the top free agent pitcher in this year’s class still on the outside looking in. Yu Darvish has met with the Cubs, reportedly will meet with the Astros and Rangers, and has been linked to the...

Alex Cobb: Update on Contract Demands

Chris Northrop
Jan 8, 2018
Chicago Cubs, Offseason
Alex Cobb has reportedly made his contract wishes known, and Evan Altman of Cubs Insider writes that Cobb is willing to sign in the four-year, $70 million range, as first reported by Jon Heyman. Cobb has been m...

Top Ten Free Agents Remaining for 2018

Kyle Drobnik
Jan 5, 2018
Features, Offseason
A slow offseason for baseball's free agents has left many players without contracts heading into the new year. While many middle relievers have found lucrative multi-year deals, many top-tier players have yet t...

Potential Darvish Suitors Should Overlook His Horrendous World Series

Tom Dorsa
Jan 5, 2018
Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions
When you're playing for a World Series title, one of the last things going through your mind is your impending free agency. The long-term ramifications and enhanced financial stability of a fresh Major Leagu...
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