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...
by Bryan Smith | Jan 5, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on January 5, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine Nearly two weeks after the Cleveland Indians agreed to sign slugger Edwin Encarnacion, the deal is finally official. After a long saga involving a player who many considered to be one of the top offensive players available...
by Bryan Smith | Jan 5, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on January 5, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine The free agent market hasn’t produced much in terms of impact starting pitchers this winter, but one of the most intriguing arms who remains unsigned is Tyson Ross. Last month, there were a reported 20 teams...