by Bryan Smith | Jan 25, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on January 25, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine Outside of the trio of Chapman, Jansen, and Melancon, Greg Holland was one of the most intriguing relief pitchers on the free agent market this winter. Despite missing the entire 2016 season while recovering from Tommy...
by Bryan Smith | Jan 25, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on January 25, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine The plan to trade outfielder Jay Bruce this winter has not worked out as the New York Mets hoped, forcing the team to come to terms with keeping him around in 2017. At first glance, it appeared that Bruce would be...
by Bryan Smith | Jan 25, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on January 25, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine A few days after reports surfaced that a deal was close, the Los Angeles Angels have completed an agreement with free agent infielder Luis Valbuena. The deal will pay Valbuena $15 million over the next two years, with a...
by Bryan Smith | Jan 24, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on January 24, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine After signing closer Mark Melancon to a long-term contract early in the offseason, the San Francisco Giants have been noticeably quiet this winter. However, with spring training just a few weeks away, the Giants appear to...
by Bryan Smith | Jan 24, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on January 24, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine The Chicago Cubs already have one of the better starting rotations in the National League, but it never hurts to try to get a little better. The Cubs have reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with lefty Brett Anderson....
by Bryan Smith | Jan 24, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on January 24, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine It has taken most of the offseason, but the Los Angeles Dodgers have finally found their second baseman for 2017. Monday night, the Dodgers completed a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, acquiring second baseman Logan...