Arizona Diamondbacks 2012 Final Record: 81-81 (3rd in NL West) Biggest Acquisition: Brandon McCarthy Biggest Loss: Chris Young/Trevor Bauer Progress Report Grade: D+ The Diamondbacks held on to Justin Upton and somehow got worse in my eyes. Trevor Bauer, the former third overall pick out of UCLA, was dealt away in order for Arizona to [...]
A little recap since we last met: Josh Hamilton was mulling offers between the Seattle Mariners and Baltimore Orioles; The Rangers were in hot persuit of Zach Greinke and Justin Upton; Wil Myers was the Kansas City Royals’ top prospect ready to make an impact for the big club; and Trevor Bauer was potentially the [...]
The largest deal, money wise, which was signed this week belonged to…. Angel Pagan! That’s right. $40 million over four years was the most money spent on a free agent at the Winter Meetings in Nashville over the past four days. Surprised? Because I know I am. No one expected such lackluster spending without [...]
Nashville, Tennessee, has been the place to be this week. While some Winter Meetings are all talk, this one has seen plenty of action league wide. The trade market hasn’t been too active – a bunch of speculation and discussion, but nothing major as of yet – but free agents have been inking deals while [...]
1. Back Up the Truck for Zack Greinke: Listen, I’m not going to sit here and sugar coat the state of the Boston Red Sox starting pitching. Assuming Jon Lester, Clay Buchholz, Felix Doubront, and John Lackey are healthy, it’s not exactly the most daunting pitching staff in the league. This staff needs an ace. [...]
Year-in and year-out, the NL East is one of the most competitive divisions in baseball. While the New York Mets are likely doomed for another season of mediocrity and the Miami Marlins are built like an AAAA club, the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, and Washington Nationals are all threats to make the post-season in 2013. Granted, [...]
As I will continue to reiterate the MLB offseason is one of my favorite times of the year. Literally anything could happen. Impact players just changing hats like I do every morning, except they get paid to do so. For a dreamer like myself, it truly is a special time. With only a couple more [...]
The Toronto Blue Jays disappointed in 2012, there is no doubt about it. Few teams, however, were able to disappoint quite like the Miami Marlins. New stadium, new city, new uniforms, and new players, many had expectations set unreasonably high for the Marlins. Less than a year ago today, the Marlins were adding players such [...]
1. Re-sign David Ortiz: Yes, I realize this has already taken place. But let me tell you why this was so important. For the past two seasons, Big Papi has been a bit of a malcontent in the clubhouse because of a “lack of respect.” And I’m one of the few people who has been [...]
While I have already told you all where the major free agents pitchers and position players are signing this winter, it appears I have yet to officially close the book on the 2012 season. Sure, I capped off the Giants’ triumph with beauty and grace, but there are still a few loose ends which need [...]
