Category Archives: MLB/MiLB

The first big move of the offseason for the Athletics was trading for Jed Lowrie on the eve of Thanksgiving. The Astros received a right handed pitching prospect in return, as no tears were shed since Houston is very comfortable knowing that Carlos Correa will hold down fort at shortstop for years. But, the return of Lowrie wasn’t all, as just a couple days ago, the A’s and Padres agreed on a deal that sent Yonder Alonso (along side a major league reliever) on his way north in exchange for lefty Drew Pomeranz, and a minor leaguer. With these two Continue reading A’s Add Two Crucial Pieces Before Headed to Nashville→

As expected, the Red Sox sign David Price to be their ace atop the rotation. The Tigers and Sox were the two teams in the AL most desperate for bullpen help and an ace, so now they have both, almost simultaneously, acquired what they needed very early in the Winter. Although David Price had been speculated as the top target for the Sox for some time, the size of the contract he received on Tuesday night, was however surprising. According to multiple reports, Boston and the left hander have reached a pact of $217 million over 7 years with an opt Continue reading Sox Shell Out a Fortune to get an Ace→

Just a few days after Thanksgiving the first domino has fallen in the free agent market. According to multiple reports, the Tigers are near inking starting pitcher, Jordan Zimmerman, to a deal, in the ballpark, of 5 years and $110 million. Considering that the former Nats starter is going to be guaranteed over $100 million, it does nothing, but up the price on already expensive aces on the market. Zimmerman was rumored to be the “fall back” plan for teams going after aces such as David Price or Greinke. With Zimmerman receiving $110 million, there should be no doubt the Continue reading The Meaning of the Tigers Signing Zimmerman→