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According to a Jon Heyman report, free agent Greg Holland inked a one-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals worth $14 million. Holland is a 32-year-old reliever, who spent 2017 as the closer for the Colorado Rockies. Even at the launching pad that is Coors field, Holland put together a successful season. He posted a […] READ MORE
According to reports, free agent J.D. Martinez signs a 5 year deal with the Boston Red Sox worth $110 million. There is an opt-out after the first two years. Martinez, a 30-year-old outfielder and designated hitter, split the 2017 season with the Detroit Tigers and the Arizona Diamondbacks. He enjoyed a career year, hitting .303/.376/.690 […] READ MORE
According to reports, the St. Louis Cardinals have acquired 27-year-old outfielder Marcell Ozuna from the Miami Marlins. Source: Marcel Ozuna has been traded to the Cardinals. The deal is pending a physical. — Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) December 13, 2017 The #Marlins will receive starter Sandy Alcantara, OF prospect Magneuris Sierra, RHP Zac Gallen and LHP Daniel […] READ MORE
The saga, mercifully, has finally come to a close; the Giancarlo Stanton deal to the New York Yankees was made official this morning. The smoke and mirrors process has run its course. Giancarlo Stanton made it clear that he would not accept a deal to St. Louis, and inevitably forced his way to the Bronx. […] READ MORE
The Hall of Fame class of 2018 is stocked full with players deserving to have their career enshrined on a plaque in Cooperstown. There are 33 candidates, including 19 players new to the ballot. One of the first ballot stars is third baseman Scott Rolen, and he is deserving of an induction into the halls […] READ MORE