The 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 moreIt’s no secret that Giancarlo Stanton has been a disappointment so far in New York. This offseason Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are hitting free agency and while the New York Yankees can afford either one with Stanton under contract, it would make things a lot easier with more available payroll. Besides what about future extensions for Aaron Judge and
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 moreWe’re still a month and a half away but let’s take a look at who could be traded and what their likely destinations are. I think that we can reasonably assume that the Miami Marlins, Tampa Bay Rays, San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals, Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds and now the Toronto Blue
Read morePhoto courtesy of MLB.com. The Baltimore Orioles are bad this year, as in they’re horrible. Their best player is a free agent at the end of the season and is unlikely to sign an extension. It’s unknown if they will trade him or not, their asking price was unrealistic during the offseason. Will that change now? What teams could be
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