On the surface, it appears a simple positional upgrade. In reality, it seems Yasmani Grandal’s purpose has a chance to be much, much greater.
New York Yankees settle infield with value over cost
This offseason was supposed to be one of epic proportions, with the New York Yankees at the epicenter of it all. Advertisements
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Why David Stearns said yes to Yasmani Grandal
On the surface, it appears a simple positional upgrade. In reality, it seems Yasmani Grandal’s purpose has a chance to be much, much greater.
The Phillies should keep spending smart money, and avoid the stupid
“Stupid money” has been the phrase of the offseason. Here’s why the Phillies should keep spending smart money.
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Defending the NL Central in 2019: Travis Shaw
The Milwaukee Brewers enter 2019 as tentative favorites in a vastly-improved NL Central. They’ll need their lineup top-down to perform all season. Here’s a look at some players who could play key roles in 2019. Unlike real life, Orlando Arcia …
Defending the NL Central in 2019: Orlando Arcia
The Milwaukee Brewers enter 2019 as tentative favorites in an NL Central that has vastly improved during the offseason. They’ll need their lineup top-down to perform all season. Here’s a look at some players who could play key roles in …
Essential BtB: Our best from 2018
2018 has just about come to an end, and we wanted to share our favorite posts from the year with you. These are Essential BtB.
My 2019 IBWAA Hall of Fame ballot
Wherein the writer discloses his inaugural Hall of Fame selections, shamelessly self-promotes and otherwise gets lost in the tantalizing illusion of ushering ballplayers into immortality. Or, pretends to be a voting member of the BBWAA without the annual extortion dues …
Fatal Five-way: The NL Central is now up for grabs
With the Cincinnati Reds landing Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp and Alex Wood Friday in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the presumed NL Central doormats are ready to rumble, and the division went from being a two-way race at …
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Let’s play Du: Mauricio Dubon, the Milwaukee Brewers and the second base conundrum
Much has been made of Milwaukee Brewers prospect Mauricio Dubon‘s batting practice videos trickling out on his Twitter feed over recent weeks. How Dubon’s emergence helps or hinders the organization’s immediate attempt to plug a hole as sizable as the …
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The Giants should move Madison Bumgarner before its too late
The San Francisco Giants need to capitalize on Madison Bumgarner‘s trade value now before he displays the lack of ability he has left.
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