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Miggy, Verlander May be Passing Torch to Upton Shortely

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

The Tigers may have been interested in Justin Upton for some time now, but they certainly were not favorites, nevertheless mentioned a lot when the free agent’s name came up in discussions. Upton may be a great bat to add to the lineup, and got the contract he deserved, but the big unanswered question about the signing is concerning the longevity of the contract. Upton has an opt-out clause after the second season (17’), but if he elects not to, than it’s a total of 6 years in a Tigers uniform. Detroit has huge impactful contracts on the books right Continue reading Miggy, Verlander May be Passing Torch to Upton Shortely→

Nats May Look Good on Paper, but Dusty Will Be Tested in Locker Room

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

Since Mike Rizzo traded for Jonathan Papelbon at the deadline during the 2015 campaign, there has been extra tension in the locker room. That came with the territory of acquiring the former Philly closer, as he is known to have temper flares, but the Nats already had a solidified closer in Drew Storen, so the bitterness in the locker room was doubled. Just recently, Rizzo made the lingering decision, and traded Storen to the Jays, signifying that Jonathon will be the closer in 2016. After the nationally publicized dispute in the dugout between Papelbon and MVP, Bryce Harper, tension has Continue reading Nats May Look Good on Paper, but Dusty Will Be Tested in Locker Room→

Dodgers Sign Add Yet Another Lefty to the Rotation???

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

There has only been one starting rotation in the history of the game to have 5 southpaws start at least 16 games each; that was the 1951 Boston Red Sox, so can the Dodgers become the 2nd team? Why not? After all, they just agreed to terms with left Scott Kazmir on a 3-year contract worth $48 million with an opt out clause after the first season. That is the first part of the joke; the second part is the fact that the Dodgers have reportedly got this acquisition finalized. After watching Greinke choose a division foe as well as Continue reading Dodgers Sign Add Yet Another Lefty to the Rotation???→

Despite Chapman being Chapman, is this Acquisition Really a Head Scratcher for a Yankee Fan?

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

Dellin Betances and Andrew Miller combined for 233 strikeouts in 142.2 innings of work while safely closing the door 43/51 times as one of the most lethal duos at the back of the bullpen in the league in 2015. After KC emerged in 2014 with their strong bullpen, many teams have now started to copy them. Then in 2015 the Royals took it to the next level by winning the championship as Wade Davis struck out the last batter to take the crown. Even having Miller and Betances wasn’t enough for the Yankees to advance, so they just went out Continue reading Despite Chapman being Chapman, is this Acquisition Really a Head Scratcher for a Yankee Fan?→