by Bryan Smith | Nov 8, 2016 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on November 8, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine With nine free agents this offseason, it’s possible that the Toronto Blue Jays could look a lot different in 2017 than the team that has advanced to the ALCS in back-to-back years. Toronto’s potent lineup...
by Bryan Smith | Nov 8, 2016 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on November 8, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine Some of the biggest shoes that any MLB team will have to replace this offseason can be found in Boston, where the Red Sox will have to replace David Ortiz following his retirement. In his swan song, Ortiz hit .315 with 38...
by Bryan Smith | Nov 8, 2016 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on November 8, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine Monday was the deadline for MLB teams to make a qualifying offer of $17.2 million to players who are about to enter free agency in an effort to bring them back for another year or receive a compensatory draft pick if they...
by Bryan Smith | Nov 7, 2016 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on November 7, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine The Los Angeles Dodgers have traded veteran catcher Carlos Ruiz to the Seattle Mariners for left-handed pitcher Vidal Nuno. Neither team has confirmed the trade, but several outlets have reported the trade is a done deal....
by Bryan Smith | Nov 7, 2016 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on November 7, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine The Colorado Rockies have hired Bud Black as their new manager, according to reports that are yet to be confirmed by the team. The Rockies have scheduled a press conference for Monday, but have not given a reason....
by Bryan Smith | Nov 7, 2016 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on November 7, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine In a rather surprising move, the Chicago Cubs have decided to decline the option on starting pitcher Jason Hammel for 2017. Rather than pay him $12 million to return next season, the Cubs are paying Hammel a $2 million...