Category Archives: MLB/MiLB
$184 Million the Cubs Didn’t Need to Spend
After defeating the 100-win Cardinals in 4 games during the NLDS, the Cubbies decided to make it hurt a little more, by taking John Lackey out of the Red Birds rotation with a 2-year deal. Then, the Cubbies sucker punched the World Series champs by adding Ben Zobrist to the Chicago club on a new 4-year contract. But, just a couple days ago, the Cubs threw the knockout punch to the Cardinals of the offseason so far, as they officially inked Jason Heyward to his new 8-year contract worth $184 million. The 97-win club may be stating that Heyward was a crucial Continue reading $184 Million the Cubs Didn’t Need to Spend
Todd Frazier not the Only Highlight of Blockbuster Trade
Braves/D-backs Blockbuster Trade A Risky Move for Both Sides
When the reports first came out at the Winter Meetings that the D-backs had traded for Shelby Miller, Arizona fans were thrilled, as their team just acquired the #2 man behind Greinke. However, hours later, the official details of deal came out, and who it involved made it possibly the biggest blockbuster trade of the offseason. In exchange for Miller and a relief prospect, the Braves received #1 prospect, Dansby Swanson, .303 hitter Ender Inciarte, and #40 prospect Aaron Blair. This trade states that the snakes are going for it all in 2016 and 2017, while Atlanta still has a Continue reading Braves/D-backs Blockbuster Trade A Risky Move for Both Sides