Oh, what could have been. This season was brimming with storylines. Could the Dodgers finally get over the hump with the addition of Mookie Betts? Would Gerrit Cole anchor the Yankees' rotation en route to their first World Series in what feels like a lifetime for Yankees fans? Would Wander Franco make the Rays roster... Continue Reading →
It hasn't happened since 1994: a total stoppage of work in Major League Baseball that crippled the league and made fans turn away from the game. The 1994 strike devastated the season for several franchises on the rise such as the young Indians squad that featured Kenny Lofton, Jim Thome, and Manny Ramirez. It killed... Continue Reading →
How much would you pay if you, a baseball team owner, knew you were getting the greatest player of his generation, and likely one of the greatest players to ever play the game? For Angels owner Arte Moreno, the answer is $430-million over twelve years. That's how much the Angels will be paying superstar outfielder... Continue Reading →
Last week the Brewers--the Brewers, of all teams!--finally set fire to baseball's cryogenically-frozen Hot Stove by trading for Christian Yelich, then signing free agent outfielder Lorenzo Cain to a five-year, $80-million contract. The moves demonstrate a front office that is determined to build on last season's 86-76 record and make the postseason in 2018. But... Continue Reading →
Last season the Texas Rangers finished with the best record in the American League. The Cleveland Indians represented the AL in the World Series, and pushed the Cubs to extra-innings in Game 7. As the calendar turns to 2017, both teams have their sights set on contending for the American League title. And both just... Continue Reading →
https://twitter.com/whitesox/status/844228832546586625 Contract Details This contract is deeper and more complex than the White Sox let on in their announcement of the deal. At the very least, the deal is six-years, $25 million guaranteed. This will buy out all of Anderson's arbitration years and with only 115 days of major league service time, he would not... Continue Reading →
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