I will keep track of everything happening this month here. Boston smartly extended their closer at bargain prices. Matt Barnes is from New England and was willing to take a hometown discount. Pointless move by Atlanta, but a good one for the Chicago Cubs. Atlanta should just sell, but at least Chicago got something for free agent-to be Joc Pederson.
Read moreAtlanta improved their bullpen. Good move for both sides. A good change-of-scenery that could be a bargain for Tampa Bay. Good move for Washington until you look at his peripherals. Good depth move for Oakland and a solid one for Cincinnati. Surprise trade that might help both sides. Atlanta acquired an overachieving relieved who will likely not be worth the
Read moreThe trading deadline promises to have some interesting players available to contending teams, but there are some players who will likely not be moved, but should be. 1. SP MAX SCHERZER, WASHINGTON NATIONALS The Washington Nationals aren’t going to the playoffs this year. They also clearly have significant areas to improve in a competitive division that includes the Atlanta Braves
Read moreThis is my analysis of the trading deadline and the week leading up to it. I only covered the most important trades and in the end reveal my picks for the “winners” and “losers”. The New York Yankees acquired J.A. Happ. This is a good move for the Bronx Bombers, as they needed another solid arm in the rotation. There
Read moreThe trade deadline is coming and contending teams will be trying to improve their rosters for the stretch run. Here are five trades that should happen… 1. BALTIMORE ORIOLES TRADE SS MANNY MACHADO TO THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS FOR RHP MITCHELL WHITE, C KEIBERT RUIZ & SS/2B GAVIN LUX Baltimore are not going to the playoffs, and it’s doubtful that
Read morePhoto courtesy of MLB.com. Last week I wrote an article about what I think that the Los Angeles Dodgers should do based on how their season has been going. I decided to focus on one particular issue: Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw. Kershaw has the chance to opt out of his contract at the end of this season, and
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