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The Chicago Cubs need to fill some key roster spots this off-season. More specifically, they have no depth in the outfield. They lost five notable outfielders since the end of the season. Chicago will have plenty of options in the free agency market to meet these needs. Here are some players that they may look […] READ MORE
Boston Red Sox general manager Chaim Bloom said that he wants to keep Jackie Bradley Jr with the organization for "a long time". READ MORE
Cleveland Indians Trade Deadline Targets The August 31st Trade Deadline is quickly approaching. For the Cleveland Indians, the attention this time doesn’t center around shortstop Francisco Lindor. Instead, all eyes are on starting pitcher Mike Clevinger. Zach Plesac is another name to watch but given that he is under control through 2025, the odds of […] READ MORE
Back in January of 2018, Alex Speier for the Boston Globe reported that the Los Angeles Dodgers were interested in exchanging an outfielder with Boston Red Sox. The Dodgers would be receiving Jackie Bradley Jr. while the Red Sox would get Yasiel Puig. Although Puig was the superior offensive player, the Red Sox valued Bradley’s […] READ MORE
Red Sox’ Future Plans for Centerfield By now, Jackie Bradley Jr.’s struggle at the plate is well documented. For every 29 game hitting streak or ALCS MVP performance, Bradley Jr counters it with two straight months of a sub .200 batting average. These streaks can get annoying for fans and management, as one never knows […] READ MORE
MLB Suspends Opening Day Among the chaos of the Boston Red Sox offseason, there has been yet another wrench thrown in the mix; not only affecting the Red Sox but the entire sports universe. The coronavirus has put the world on pause, and has left nearly every professional sport in a state of limbo. Although […] READ MORE
Ways for the Boston Red Sox to Cut Payroll in 2020 The Boston Red Sox ownership and the front office have made it very clear that cutting payroll is at the top of their to-do list this winter. Major League Baseball’s luxury tax threshold sits at about $208 million for the 2020 season; Boston is […] READ MORE
New York Mets Centerfield Possibilities Coming out of the 2019 season the New York Mets have a lot of great pieces in place. However, there were negatives too. The Mets most glaring holes are the need for a real centerfielder, a fifth starter and a massive upgrade in the bullpen. Upgrading the team defense will […] READ MORE
The One-Month Wonder Boston Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is perhaps most known for his spectacular defensive play and his extraordinarily bad play at the plate. Contrary to his unsightly .210 batting average, Bradley has gotten hot over the last month. However, Father Time has bested the center fielder in each of his […] READ MORE
83 years ago Friday, a young superstar-to-be made his MLB debut with the New York Yankees. Joe DiMaggio broke onto the scene showcasing the pure hitting ability and graceful outfield play that would immortalize him as one of the greatest to ever step on a baseball field. Over eight decades after his first game, DiMiaggio […] READ MORE