by Bryan Smith | Feb 18, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on February 18, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine “The dream is over, baby!” That’s how Nick Swisher phrased it when he announced his retirement from professional baseball on Friday. Swisher made the announcement in a long but entertaining piece...
by Bryan Smith | Feb 17, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on February 17, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine After the Los Angeles Dodgers suffered what can only be described as an unfair amount of injuries during the 2016 season, the team already has its first injury of 2017 less than a week into spring training. Fortunately,...
by Bryan Smith | Feb 17, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on February 17, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen must have had one long offseason. If it wasn’t bad enough having to spend the winter reflecting on the worst season of his career, he was also the subject of trade...
by Bryan Smith | Feb 17, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on February 17, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine On Thursday, the Texas Rangers made the signing of Mike Napoli official. Napoli is returning to Arlington for his third stint with the Rangers. He figures to be the team’s primary first baseman and a big part of...
by Bryan Smith | Feb 16, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on February 16, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine It’s well documented that the Washington Nationals lack a bonafide closer, even with spring training already underway. The team has no shortage of relievers who could pitch at the end of games. But the team still...
by Bryan Smith | Feb 16, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on February 16, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine The young core of players that will likely lead the Boston Red Sox for many years to come is firmly in place. However, there is one notable absence as the team begins spring training, and that is the now retired David...