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As the free agency period continues to loom, veteran Trey Mancini remains unsigned. After playing six seasons with the Baltimore Orioles, he ended the 2022 season as a World Series Champion with the Houston Astros. Now entering his 31-year-old season, Mancini is a free agent for the first time in his career. Today, we will […] READ MORE
With Spring Training just weeks away, some notable free agents are still available to be signed. Of those still left, Jurickson Profar remains one of the best still available. After making his debut in September 2012, he became a free agent for the first time after the 2020 season. This is his second stint in […] READ MORE
The Toronto Blue Jays were a contender last season in the American League. Despite finishing fourth, they did not meet fans’ expectations in the playoffs. After the Blue Jays traded Teoscar Hernandez, there is now an available spot to acquire another outfielder. The Blue Jays have signed Kevin Kiermaier, and many fans argue that his […] READ MORE
As Jeff Passan of ESPN reported, Carlos Correa has signed a massive contract with the San Francisco Giants. The Giants signed the all-star infielder for 13 years and $350 million. The deal marks the 4th-largest guarantee in MLB history behind Mike Trout ($426.5 million), Mookie Betts ($365 million), and Aaron Judge ($360 million). Correa, 28, […] READ MORE
Jerry Dipoto served as the manager of the Seattle Mariners from 2015-2022. Dipoto is the architect behind the Mariners ending their 21-year playoff drought. While the climb to contention was not easy, the rise came from the Mariners’ front office. The average fan may not know how frequently the 54-year-old trades players, who has overseen […] READ MORE
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed veteran outfielder Kevin Kiermaier to an agreement. According to Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi Kiermaier the Lefty This is a player that Blue Jays fans should be familiar with. In nine seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays, he hit .248/.308/.407 with 82 home runs and 316 RBI. Kiermaier became a free […] READ MORE
As Jeff Passan of ESPN reported, shortstop Xander Bogaerts has signed a massive contract with the San Diego Padres. The Padres land themselves an infielder just days after losing out on the Trea Turner sweepstakes. Shortstop Xander Bogaerts and the San Diego Padres are in agreement on an 11-year, $280 million contract, a source familiar […] READ MORE
According to Bob Nightengale, first baseman Jose Abreu has signed with the Houston Astros. Abreu has signed a three-year deal with the defending champions. Abreu’s Resume Throughout his nine seasons with the Chicago White Sox, Abreu was a three-time All-Star, three-time Silver Slugger, 2014 AL Rookie of the Year, and 2020 AL MVP. Abreu was […] READ MORE
In the conversation about catchers and stolen bases, fans usually talk about their ability to throw runners out. Most of them are in their position for their defensive skills; they tend to be one of the slowest position players in the lineup. Although that is the trend, one catcher has become a significant outlier. Philadelphia Phillies catcher […] READ MORE
Remember that Marlins-Blue Jays trade from 2012? Toronto Blue Jays General Manager Alex Anthopoulos was looking to make a trade to turn Toronto into a playoff contender. Following a 73–89 record and finishing fourth in the AL East, the Blue Jays needed work. With budding stars like José Bautista and Edwin Encarnación, Anthopoulos sought complementary […] READ MORE
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