Three Most Impactful MLB Free Agent Signings
The winter months might seem like they are pretty chilly for baseball fans, considering the prospect of going to a game in sunny weather doesn’t exist for a little while. However, the MLB hot stove brings the warmth during this period, as big-name free agents look to remain with their incumbent clubs, or seek new […]
Biggest MLB Offseason Moves So Far
While many incredible moments on the field during the Major League Baseball season make headlines, a lot of focus is put on the moves made in the offseason. This is because these signs and trades determine who will be coming back in the next season and for what teams. Teams take advantage of the offseason […]
Why are Keuchel and Kimbrel still Unsigned?
Does anyone recall a stranger off season than the one we just completed? If you do, please share your memory of it and what made it SO strange in the comments below and refresh our minds! When the off season began last fall, I wonder if any of the online sports betting sites could have […]
The End of the SF Giants 2013 Season
As difficult as it is for me to admit, the 2013 baseball season is over for the Giants, and it’s been over for quite a while. The Giants were just recently mathematically eliminated. The Giants’ 2013 season has been over for a while due to too many critical injuries, inconsistent pitching, poor defense (at critical […]
Theo Epstein Admits Mistakes
In the wake of the recent 9 player blockbuster waiver wire trade between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers, we bring you proof that former Boston GM Theo Epstein made some mistakes at the end of his time in Boston… This deal between Boston & LA removes at two of those mistakes…take […]
What will the Phillies payroll look like in 2011?
Mere moments after Ryan Howard struck out to finish the Phillies season, the focus quickly shifted to Jayson Werth and the Phillies’ payroll. Will or won’t the Phillies keep Werth? Before even considering re-signing Werth, we need to examine the Phillies payroll. A quick look at the payroll provides a clear answer. According to USAToday.com, […]
2009/2010 Free Agent Tracker: Catchers
Like last year, this year’s most fruitful market for catchers is the trade market, rather than the free agent market. The Texas Rangers, who traded Gerald Laird to the Tigers last season still have two worthy trade candidates in Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Taylor Teagarden, while Ronny Paulino could be on the move again. Especially in […]
The Red Sox’s Top Options at SS
I was going to provide a run down of the future at shortstop (SS) for the Boston Red Sox, but after my research was done, I found out that none of the top 6 players at this position were hitting over .249 as of Thursday, August 28th. Although Yamaico Navarro did hit for a .319 […]
This Week’s Hot Stove Red Sox Reflections
Rumors I have heard rumors that the Tigers are interested in SS Julio Lugo in exchange for either SP Dontrelle “D-Train” Willis or SP Nate Robertson. Theo, pull the trigger no matter which one of these guys they offer, but especially if it’s Robertson! Are the Red Sox serious about acquiring 1B Mark Teixeira? Personally, […]
Free Agents and Possible Trade Bait
Thanks to Tim Dierkes and Co. at MLB Trade Rumors, here’s a few links for those of you who love Hot Stove Baseball talk! Here’s a link to the list of Type A and B Free Agents via ESPN and Keith Law. Here’s a link to the latest rumors regarding the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies. […]
