by Bryan Smith | Jan 7, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on January 7, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine The pursuit of Mark Trumbo has in many ways defined the offseason for the Baltimore Orioles, and the saga isn’t over yet. Despite some speculation that the acquisition of Seth Smith from the Seattle Mariners on...
by Bryan Smith | Jan 7, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on January 7, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine The intensity surrounding the pursuit of starting pitcher Jose Quintana in a trade is not quite as high as it was earlier this offseason when the Chicago White Sox fielded offers for Chris Sale. But teams aren’t...
by Bryan Smith | Jan 7, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on January 7, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine Seattle Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto has been one of the busiest men in baseball this winter, as the Mariners have made one trade after another throughout the offseason. Just hours after completing a trade on Friday to acquire...
by Bryan Smith | Jan 6, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on January 6, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine The Baltimore Orioles and Seattle Mariners completed a trade on Friday that should help both teams address an area of need. In a one-for-one swap, the Orioles have sent starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo to Seattle in...
by Bryan Smith | Jan 6, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on January 6, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine One day after reports surfaced that Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips nixed a trade to the Atlanta Braves earlier this winter, rumors indicate a deal may still be possible. Ken Rosenthal reported on Thursday...
by Bryan Smith | Jan 6, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on January 6, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine It appears the playing career for Alex Rodriguez really is over. When Rodriguez was given his unconditional release by the New York Yankees last August, the door was left slightly ajar for a return to the field. There were...