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The major question mark of the Toronto Blue Jays roster is the pitching staff. With the number of pitchers hoping to make the Opening Day roster, the Blue Jays are prioritizing flexibility. Toronto was one of the few teams to win the offseason, and now they have padded down their depth. However, for a club […] READ MORE
The MLB offseason was a slow one. But it didn’t stop a few teams from having stellar offseasons, considering the financial hardships that each major-league team is facing due to the pandemic. Nevertheless, there are plenty of teams who stood out this winter. Sure, teams like the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies retained some […] READ MORE
Ichiro’s rookie season was one of the best in MLB history. Before anyone witnessed his spectacular season, we have to go back to the mid-nineties. Ichiro, a 22-year old at the time, went on his first trip to the United States in 1995. He wasn’t even playing in the majors as he was playing for […] READ MORE
The Minnesota Twins re-signed Nelson Cruz late Tuesday night. Jeff Passan of ESPN and Jon Morosi of MLB.com confirmed that the team has agreed to a one-year contract with the veteran designated hitter, worth $13 million. The four-time Silver Slugger has been one of the game’s most potent hitters the past several seasons. Nelson Cruz […] READ MORE
The Toronto Blue Jays are in need of starting pitching depth. The front office has taken care of the offense and defense with a proven star and infield depth. They bolstered their bullpen with closer Kirby Yates and swingman Tyler Chatwood. The Blue Jays are open to the need for another starter to slot in […] READ MORE
A priority for the Toronto Blue Jays is to add a third baseman. The defense was not a strength for the Blue Jays in 2020. The front office addressed their outfield defense after signing George Springer. Now, the attention of the front office turned to the infield defense. They managed that item on their offseason […] READ MORE
After incorrect early reports involving the Toronto Blue Jays, Michael Brantley is staying in Houston. Mark Berman, sports director at KRIV-TV in Houston, has reported that the veteran outfielder will re-sign with the Houston Astros. The reported two-year deal is worth $32 million. Brantley, who will be 34 next season, is coming off two very […] READ MORE
Around the turn of the century, the Oakland Athletics saw many of their moves start to pay off. Some of those moves make up the list of the five best offseason acquisitions for the franchise. Oakland has seen their fortunes rise as the Athletics won an average of 95 games or more for the next […] READ MORE
Teoscar Hernandez and Ross Stripling have agreed to new contracts with the Toronto Blue Jays. The team avoided arbitration with Hernandez, settling for a one-year, $4.325 million deal. Stripling, the Blue Jays other arbitration-eligible player, agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract. OFFICIAL: We've agreed to 2021 contracts with OF @TeoscarH and RHP @RossStripling – avoiding arbitration! pic.twitter.com/ca5Gk5gzpv — […] READ MORE
The Detroit Tigers have a long history of trades. In the past, the Tigers have traded for a reigning AL batting champion for a reigning home run champion in 1960. Then, in 2015, they managed to make three trades in two-days around the non-waiver trade deadline. But that’s not all. Detroit has operated with its eye […] READ MORE