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New York Yankees: “Walk Year” Will Impact Hitters Differently
The age old debate of the “walk year” should be front and center all season long for the New York Yankees. Perhaps there have been teams in the modern era of Free Agency with more players in the final year of their contracts,... More of this article »
Red Sox Alfredo Aceves Should Go and Go Now
Just in case anyone was wondering Boston Red Sox reliever Alfredo Aceves is still Alfredo Aceves. Yesterday during a live batting practice, where pitchers are supposed to actually throw, Aceves nonchalantly tossed in a few pitches.... More of this article »
Yankees Spring Training: Signs Early On Will Be Important
The first couple of weeks of spring training are generally pretty irrelevant. Pitchers throw bullpen sessions, batters hit fastballs, athletes make statements they make every year. In New York Yankees‘ camp most years, Spring... More of this article »
MLB Spring Training 2013 – Team by Team Previews
It that time of year when every team can talk of winning a World Series and how much they have improved over last year. All 30 Major League teams are in their respective spring training camps. The sun is shining in Florida and... More of this article »
Tampa Bay Rays: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
How many runs will the Tampa Bay Rays score? If the answer to that question is, “Significantly more than they did in 2012,” then it is likely the club will secure a post-season berth. if the Rays duplicate last year’s... More of this article »
Seattle Mariners: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
Seattle Mariners General Manager Jack Zduriencik was one of the busiest executives in baseball during the offseason. The result is a Mariners team that could surprise baseball pundits and fans alike in the American League West race. The... More of this article »
San Francisco Giants: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
With two World Series trophies in the last three seasons, the San Francisco Giants are no longer considered the Cinderalla team of baseball. They shouldn’t have been known as that to begin with one of the game’s best rotations.... More of this article »
San Diego Padres: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
Though they are not opening their pockets as deep as their National League West rivals to the north, the San Diego padres’ new ownership group has taken a new direction that is opposite of the penny pinching ways the franchise... More of this article »
Texas Rangers: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
One strike away from winning the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011 only to see David Freese turn their celebration into heartache, the Texas Rangers lost the American League West to Oakland on the last day of the... More of this article »
Washington Nationals: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
Would the Washington Nationals have won the franchise’s first World Series title in 2012 if ace Stephen Strasburg was not shut down for the season before the playoffs arrived? That is a subject for debate that will remain vibrant... More of this article »
Toronto Blue Jays: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
For the first time since 1993, when Joe Carter‘s dramatic home run off Phillies closer Mitch Williams clinched a World Series title, Toronto Blue Jays fans feel confident about their team’s chances to play deep into October. Their... More of this article »
St. Louis Cardinals: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
In 2012, the St. Louis Cardinals played much of the season without frontline starter Chris Carpenter. It appears the club will be without the veteran right-hander for most if not all of the 2013 campaign because of thoracic outlet... More of this article »
Oakland A’s: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
On the last day of the 2012 regular season, the Oakland A’s accomplished the improbable. They completed a season-ending series sweep of the Texas Rangers, overtaking the defending American League champions to capture the American... More of this article »
Pittsburgh Pirates: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
After completing 2012 with a disappointing 79-83 record, the Pittsburgh Pirates have not finished .500 or better for 20 consecutive seasons. They hope that string of futility will end this year, and pitching could be a reason why. The... More of this article »
Philadelphia Phillies: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
Expectations were understandably high for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2012. After all, when you have a lineup that includes Ryan Howard, Chase Utley and Carlos Ruiz along with a rotation anchored by Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee and Cole... More of this article »
New York Yankees: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
The New York Yankees did not reach the playoffs in 2008, the last season they played at old Yankee Stadium. That was a surprise, though, because they were projected to secure a post-season berth before the campaign started. With an... More of this article »
New York Mets: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
Fresh off a 74-88 season in 2012, the New York Mets are in rebuilding mode, and in 2013 they could match or exceed last year’s loss total. Still, there is reason for optimism in Queens because of some bright young players. Third... More of this article »
Minnesota Twins: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
Once praised as a small market team who still thrived as a perennial contender, the Minnesota Twins lost 99 games and 2011 and 96 last season. A lack of effective starting pitching weakened the club during those campaigns, and in... More of this article »
Milwaukee Brewers: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
Upon trading ace Zack Greinke to the Los Angeles Angels last summer, the Milwaukee Brewers seemed content about building for the future. What happened was a late season push that almost propelled them into the wild card game. Entering... More of this article »
Miami Marlins: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
Unlike last February, when south Florida was brimming with excitement over the debut of a new stadium and a roster stocked with standout acquisitions like Jose Reyes, Matt Buehrle and Heath Bell, expectations are low for the Miami... More of this article »
Colorado Rockies Acquire Reid Brignac from Tampa Bay
Reid Brignac was designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays this week to clear room on the roster or Kyle Farnsworth and Kelly Johnson, and reportedly had drawn interest from the Houston Astros, San Diego Padres and the Minnesota... More of this article »
Oakland A’s Grant Balfour: Torn Meniscus – Out 4-6 Weeks
Almost before it got started the Oakland A’s 2013 Spring Training got some bad news when manager Bob Melvin reported that closer Grant Balfour has a meniscus tear in his right knee that will require arthroscopic surgery and will... More of this article »
Los Angeles Dodgers: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
Since the arrival of their new ownership group arrived, the Los Angeles Dodgers have developed the reputation as the New York Yankees of the National League, minus a World Series title. The club made several shocking moves last season... More of this article »
Los Angeles Angels: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
Upon signing first baseman Albert Pujols and left-hander C.J. Wilson after the 2011 season, the Los Angeles Angels were the popular choice to claim a World Series title last October. Instead, they didn’t reach the playoffs. This... More of this article »
Kansas City Royals: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
For the first time in a decade, the Kansas City Royals have a chance to emerge as legitimate contenders in the American League Central. Starting pitching is the main reason. This offseason, the club traded for Ervin Santana , signed... More of this article »
Yankees’ Dumping of Stubhub Illustrates Tone Deaf Front Office
The New York Yankees have some of the most loyal fans on the planet. It’s not because they have a rich history of losing and have stuck with their team through thick and thin. Outside of the late 60’s and the 80’s,... More of this article »
Seattle Mariners DFA Mike Carp to Make Room For Joe Saunders
The Seattle Mariners announced that they have made room for starting pitcher Joe Saunders by designating for assignment first baseman Mike Carp. Saunders reached an agreement with the team late last week on a one-year deal. The deal... More of this article »
Houston Astros: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
Last season, the Houston Astros lost 107 games and finished in the National League basement. This year, they will likely top 100 losses again, especially since they are making their American League West debut. Yet many patient Astros... More of this article »
Detroit Tigers: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
The defending American League champion Detroit Tigers are stronger than they were last season – at least on paper. The club added veteran Torii Hunter in right field, and DH Victor Martinez returns after missing all of 2012... More of this article »
Colorado Rockies: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
For a club that lost 98 games last season, the Colorado Rockies sure do have a talented core. After recently signing center fielder Dexter Fowler to a two-year deal – likely ending trade talk that surrounded him this offseason... More of this article »
Tigers’ Prince Fielder Pictured on Worlds Largest Baseball Card
Topps Company kicked off the new baseball season unveiling what the company called “the biggest baseball card ever,” a massive, 5000-plus square foot image of Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder spanning a large... More of this article »
Cincinnati Reds: Mat Latos Agrees to Two-Year Deal – Avoids Arbitration
The Cincinnati Reds announced that they have reached an agreement on a two-year contract with starting pitcher Mat Latos and avoided arbitration with the young right-hander. Pitcher Homer Bailey remains is the only player on the roster... More of this article »
Michael Bourn: Good Deal, But Not For Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians made a surprise splash on the free-agent market, inking speedy outfielder Michael Bourn to a four-year, $48MM deal (with a $12MM vesting option). While most organizations had been turned off by Bourn’s rejected-qualifying... More of this article »
Angels Shut Down Ryan Madson With Sore Elbow
Ryan Madson the former Philadelphia Phillies closer who sat out 2012 because of Tommy John surgery felt soreness in his surgically repaired right elbow on February 1st and has been shut down by the Los Angeles Angels. Madson had... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Reach Agreement With Michael Bourn
Free agent outfielder Michael Bourn has finally found a home. Bourn reached an agreement with the Cleveland Indians on a four year deal worth $48 million. The deal includes a $12 million vesting option for a fifth year which is triggered... More of this article »
Cubs DFA Tony Campana: Cheap Alternative to Michael Bourn?
Michael Bourn’s trade market has been slow this offseason. With Tony Campana designated for assignment today by the Chicago Cubs, it may be a little more delayed as well. Campana was DFA’d to make room for Scott Hairston,... More of this article »
Indians Sign Dice K To Minor League Deal – Make Myers Deal Official
The Cleveland Indians were active today and have put the finishing touches on its 2013 rotation. The Tribe inked two veterans, Daisuke Matsuzaka and Brett Myers, to one year deals today. Dice-K, the Japanese import who came over to... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
It has been an offseason of significant change for the Cleveland Indians. Terry Francona, who led the Boston Red Sox to two World Series titles before he was dismissed after the 2011 campaign, replaced the fired Manny Acta as manager. Right... More of this article »
New York Yankees: How The Bronx Bombers Can Compensate For Age
Joe Girardi trusts his statistics. One of the lost underlying themes of the New York Yankees‘ manager’s regime compared to his predecessor has been in regards to numbers. Joe Torre was completely about trust and as a result... More of this article »
Marlins Add Chone Figgins on Minor League Deal
The bargain-hunting Miami Marlins signed former Seattle Mariners infielder Chone Figgins to a minor-league deal with an invitation to major-league spring training. Figgins, now 35 years old, was released in November from the Mariners,... More of this article »
Baltimore Orioles Avoid Arbitration with Jason Hammel, Jim Johnson
The Baltimore Orioles reached agreements with right-hander Jason Hammel and reliever Jim Johnson on one-year deals to avoid arbitration according to Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun. The two deals leave only reliever Darren O’Day... More of this article »
Cincinnati Reds: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
Optimism was high last October in southwest Ohio after the Cincinnati Reds finished the regular season with 97 wins and a National League Central title. It appeared the club was headed to the NLCS after taking the first two NLDS games... More of this article »
Arizona Diamondbacks Set to Extend Aaron Hill
The Arizona Diamondbacks have reached an agreement on a contract extension with Aaron Hill according to Buster Olney of ESPN. The deal is reportedly for three years and $35 million and is expected to be formally announced later today. Hill... More of this article »
Chicago White Sox: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide
In Robin Ventura‘s first season as a manager at any level, the Chicago White Sox were surprising contenders in the American League Central, finishing 85-77 and just three games behind the eventual American League champion Detroit... More of this article »
Seattle Mariners Set to Sign Joe Saunders
The Seattle Mariners who made big news earlier today by extending ace right-hander Felix Hernandez to a seven-year $175 million deal, also announced they have reached an agreement with free-agent left-hander Joe Saunders on a one-year... More of this article »
American League: Projected Platoons for 2013
With the ever rising cost of offense, more and more teams are looking to platoons as a low-cost, high-reward alternative. Even though penny-pinching organizations like the Oakland Athletics and Tampa Bay Rays have long been using the... More of this article »
Seattle Mariners: Felix Hernandez Agrees to $175 Million Deal
The Seattle Mariners have reached an agreement with ace Felix Hernandez on a seven-year deal worth $175 million according to USA Today. The deal sets a new salary standard and would make Hernandez the highest-paid pitcher in baseball... More of this article »
Houston Astros: Fielding a Major League Team on $25 Million
The Miami Marlins have caught a lot of flack this offseason, and deservingly so. Just one off season after opening a new stadium mostly financed by taxpayers, the Marlins have trimmed nearly $80 million off of what was a nine digit... More of this article »