by Bryan Smith | Nov 28, 2016 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on November 28, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine The free agent market has been a little quiet thus far in the offseason, in part due to uncertainty regarding negotiations for the new CBA. Of course, by this time next week, there will be even more players on the free...
by Bryan Smith | Nov 28, 2016 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on November 28, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine Perhaps no prospect in baseball has received more attention over the past six months than shortstop Gleyber Torres. Of course, being traded to the New York Yankees for Aroldis Chapman will do that. On top of that, Torres...
by Bryan Smith | Nov 27, 2016 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on November 27, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine The Los Angeles Dodgers could see a reduction in their payroll for the second consecutive year in 2017, as the team’s owners must comply with an MLB mandate to reduce their debt. According to MLB rules, teams must...
by Bryan Smith | Nov 27, 2016 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on November 27, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine The Detroit Tigers announced early in the offseason that they were open to making radical changes this winter in an effort to get younger and more flexible in terms of payroll. The team has already traded outfielder...
by Bryan Smith | Nov 27, 2016 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on November 27, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine In a free agent market full of outstanding relief pitchers, the one who stands out above the rest is Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman, who began the 2016 season as a member of the New York Yankees and finished it a member of...
by Bryan Smith | Nov 27, 2016 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on November 26, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine A run of five straight postseason appearances ended for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2016. The Red Birds made a late push for a wild card spot, but suffered far too many to overcome, leaving St. Louis looking to make...