… had before. It gets me to scratching my head. I don’t know. I’m out having fun. I’m coaching kids. I’m building a sports facility for kids out here in Texas.” There are two possibilities as to why Kent has not received enough votes. One is that he …
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Should Cleveland Indians move Danny Salazar to the bullpen? Hey, Hoynsie
Do you have a question that you’d like to have answered in Hey, Hoynsie? Submit it here or Tweet him at @hoynsie. Hey, Hoynsie: I know how hard it is to find quality starting pitching so this question mighty seem crazy.
Oakland A’s 2016 review by position: Good bullpen, bad 2B and CF
As we continue our look back at a forgettable 2016, we must search for different ways to illustrate how bad the Oakland A’s were. Maybe if we check enough angles, we’ll learn something new! Here’s how they compared with the rest of the league at each individual position, ranked by bWAR.
Miami Marlins: Jason Hammel is an Intriguing Option
… Hammel’s stuff is declining after he was left off the Cubs postseason roster, according to John Perrotto of FanRag Sports. The market is down on Hammel, who only saw his ERA go from 3.74 to 3.83 from 2015 to 2016, but his FIP indicated that the …
Blue Jays next-level depth: Wil Browning, Murphy Smith
Relievers Wil Browning and Murphy Smith are coming off big years in the upper-minors for the Toronto Blue Jays In an ideal world, the Toronto Blue Jays – and every other team – would make it through 162 games using 25 players. In reality, that’s never the case.
Hall of Fame case: Is Curt Schilling now his own worst enemy?
Hall of Fame case: Is Curt Schilling now his own worst enemy? The 216-game winner’s cause should be growing, but his caustic remarks stifle support. Check out this story on greenfield-westallisnow.com: http://usat.ly/2hwaWW8 USA TODAY Sports is examining the most intriguing cases on baseball’s 2017 Hall of Fame ballot ahead of the Jan. 18 election results .
A-Rod’s daughter hits home run off ex-Yankee, flips bat
The former Yankees third baseman shared a video Wednesday of his pitching to daughter Ella, who skies a Wiffle ball right before an epic bat flip. Doing her best A-Rod impression, Ella gets loose outside the batter’s box, er, hula hoop, before getting ready to hit.
Arizona Diamondbacks: Starting Rotation is the Biggest Key in 2017
The Arizona Diamondbacks were one of the more disappointing MLB stories in 2016, and three starting pitchers may be their biggest 2017 keys to success. After winning the National League West Division crown in the 2011 season, the Arizona Diamondbacks fell to a .500 finish in each of the next two seasons.
2016 Marlins Season Review: Martin Prado
Third baseman Martin Prado had one of his most productive seasons as a member of the Miami Marlins last year. Prado was a consistent hitter in a Marlins lineup that was constantly changing.
Hall of Fame case: Trevor Hoffman will find the Mo to get in
Hall of Fame case: Trevor Hoffman will find the Mo to get in The erstwhile all-times saves leader stacks up favorably with his contemporary. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hq08bT USA TODAY Sports is examining the most intriguing cases on baseball’s 2017 Hall of Fame ballot ahead of the Jan. 18 election results.
Colorado Rockies: What Does the Alexi Amarista Signing Mean?
According to published reports , the Colorado Rockies have signed Alexi Amarista to a one-year deal with a club option for the 2018 season. The Rockies have not officially confirmed this report yet but, if it’s true, let’s take a look at what this means for the team.
Yankees top prospect Clint Frazier talks biggest offseason improvement
Yankees top outfield prospect Clint Frazier has posted workout videos this offseason that have probably made some big leaguers feel soft and flabby. But the 22-year-old said his greatest progress hasn’t come in the weight room, but between his ears.
The Boston Red Sox were right to avoid signing Edwin Encarnacion
After a season full of speculation and on-going rumors in the offseason the Edwin Encarnacion to the Boston Red Sox narrative was put to bed on Thursday after the Indians locked up the slugger. Encarnacion signed for a guaranteed $60 million over three years with a $25 million option and $5 million buyout.
Over/Under: 2017 Boston Red Sox ZiPS Projections
Following the Buchholz to Philadelphia trade, the 2017 Red Sox roster looks to be set barring any unforeseen moves by Dave Dombrowski and the front office. With that in mind, I thought it best to get an early start on projections season and take a look at how Dan Szymborski views the team .
Steady Eddie: A look back at five big moments over Encarnacion’s time in Toronto
Edwin Encarnacion’s strong run with the Toronto Blue Jays ended this week when the veteran slugger agreed to terms on a three-year deal with the Cleveland Indians. The ball eventually landed in the second level of seats at Rogers Centre to give the Blue Jays a 5-2 walkoff victory over the Baltimore Orioles in the 2016 American League wild-card game on Oct. 4. The Blue Jays went on to sweep the Texas Rangers in the AL Division Series before falling to Encarnacion’s new team in five-games during the AL Championship Series.
Orioles have interest in free-agent outfielder Rajai Davis
Orioles new catcher Welington Castillo visits Camden Yards to talk about how excited he is to join the team. Orioles new catcher Welington Castillo visits Camden Yards to talk about how excited he is to join the team.
Blue Jays Throwback: Brandon Morrow, then and now
Blue Jays Throwback: Brandon Morrow pitched for parts of five seasons in Toronto, totalling 538.0 IP with a 4.40 ERA Back in 2012, it looked like the Blue Jays had their rotation of the future. Ricky Romero led a staff that contained Henderson Alvarez , Drew Hutchison , Kyle Drabek , and perhaps the most tantalizing arm of the bunch, Brandon Morrow.
Indians outbid A’s, agree to terms with slugger Edwin Encarnacion
Capping a year in which they came within one victory of winning the World Series for the first time since 1948, the Indians agreed to terms with the veteran slugger on a $60 million, three-year contract Thursday night. The deal includes a club option for 2020 that, if exercised, would make it worth $80 million over four years.
White Sox: Jose Abreu Needs to Start 2017 Strong
Lack of offense was a major concern for the White Sox last season. Part of that problem was Jose Abreu’s slow start.
Cubs won it all just in time for many long-time fans
In this Nov. 4, 2016 photo provided by the Strobel Family, Cubs fan Helen Weithman, celebrates the Chicago Cubs World Series victory at her home in Glen Ellyn, Ill. A lifelong Cubs fan Weithman, 98, who according to family was slipping away until the Cubs made it to The World Series, “She really came alive when it started and they had the Cubs games on,” said the daughter, Kathleen Strobel.
New York Yankees: Jorge Posada Good, But Not Good Enough for Hall of Fame
Jorge Posada, the catcher for the New York Yankees during the run they had in the 1990s and 2000s, appears on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot for the first time this year. His inclusion on the ballot gives members of the BBWAA another opportunity to make one of those borderline calls on who gets in and who doesn’t.
Boston Red Sox What the stats say about Clay Buchholz’s Red Sox career
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Boston Red Sox What the stats say about Clay Buchholz’s Red Sox career
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Lining Up the Dodgers
Andrew Toles is a better match for the leadoff role and more than one of my colleagues expects Dave Roberts to go that route. But I don’t buy the notion that Andre Ethier will see much action in right field going forward, and he shouldn’t.
Lining Up the Dodgers
Andrew Toles is a better match for the leadoff role and more than one of my colleagues expects Dave Roberts to go that route. But I don’t buy the notion that Andre Ethier will see much action in right field going forward, and he shouldn’t.
Miami Marlins May Be Surprise Team of 2017
The National League East is expected to come down to the New York Mets or the Washington Nationals next year. However, the Miami Marlins may surprise both teams and make a push for the division.
Miami Marlins May Be Surprise Team of 2017
The National League East is expected to come down to the New York Mets or the Washington Nationals next year. However, the Miami Marlins may surprise both teams and make a push for the division.
Jhoulys Chacin joins Padres, who keep Clayton Richard
Richard, 33, was 3-4 with a 3.33 ERA this year for the Chicago Cubs and Padres. He also pitched with San Diego from 2009-13.
Red Sox trade pitcher Clay Buchholz to Phillies
There was David Price last offseason and Drew Pomeranz mid-year. By the time Chris Sale was acquired from the Chicago White Sox at the winter meetings this month, Boston had seven starters to choose from – most of them more consistent than Buchholz, and a few of them on better deals.
San Francisco Giants: What Can We Expect from Jimmy Rollins?
The San Francisco Giants have signed shortstop Jimmy Rollins to a minor league deal. What type of performance can we expect? Just yesterday, the San Francisco Giants signed shortstop Jimmy Rollins to a minor league deal.
New York Mets Grant Asdrubal Cabrera, Jeurys Familia Permission to Pitch in Winter Leagues
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Jimmy Rollins receives minor league contract from Giants
Shortstop Jimmy Rollins could be headed back to his native Bay Area, agreeing to a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants that includes an invitation to big league spring training camp. While the Giants’ infield is all but set, San Francisco has learned the importance of depth at all of those spots with injuries to third baseman Eduardo Nunez down the stretch and also second baseman Joe Panik the past two seasons.
STEVE DeSHAZO: Orioles, Nationals take different shopping approaches.
Chicago White Sox’ Adam Eaton rounds the bases on a solo home run off Minnesota Twins pitcher Hector Santiago in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in Minneapolis.
Chicago Cubs: Heyward and Russell’s role in vaunted lineup
The middle of the Chicago Cubs’ lineup will be a challenge for pitchers to get through. If Jason Heyward and Addison Russell hit, the offense could be one of baseball’s best.
San Diego Padres Sign Jhoulys Chacin to One Year Contract
The San Diego Padres starting rotation is in quite a bit of flux. They solidified one spot in the rotation yesterday, signing Jhoulys Chacin to a one year deal.
Winter Baseball with BOB
The baseball winter meetings don’t seem to produce the number of trades that they used to. It used to be that almost every team made at least one trade.