Category Archives: MLB/MiLB

Over the past few years, the lack of production from the bullpen has held the Detroit Tigers back, and Dave Dombrowski did nothing about it, however, the new GM, Al Avila, has a different mind set. On Wednesday November 18, one of Avila’s first winter moves was adding a significant piece to the pen, as the Tigers acquired former AL 3-time saves leader, Fransisco Rodriguez. In return, the Brew-Crew received Detroit’s #11 ranked prospect, infielder, Javier Betancourt. Despite the Tigers needing immediate bullpen help, and Milwaukee hinting at rebuild, this was not necessarily the greatest move to be made for Continue reading Tigers Take Crucial Bullpen Piece From Brew-Crew→

The Los Angeles Angels and the Atlanta Braves were the first pair of teams to complete a big time trade this offseason. On Thursday night the Braves sent Andrelton Simmons to the Halos in exchange for shortstop Erick Aybar, along with pitching prospects Sean Newcomb and Chris Ellis. After Atlanta locked up Simmons with a 7-year $58 million contract just last year, and the Angels already have a solid shortstop in Erick Aybar, this is a head scratcher for both teams. The Angels have an abundance of top pitching prospects, but no offensive talent in the farm system. If they Continue reading What Does Acquiring Andrelton Simmons Mean for the Angels’ Offseason?→

After contract disputes with the newly hired Bud Black, the Washington Nationals backed away from the table, and instead named Dusty Baker the new manager. Considering all the teams out there looking for a new manager, and all the candidates available, the Nats may have gotten the best one. Despite winning the 2014 NL Manager of the Year Award, Matt Williams was not able make Washington overcome the injuries and locker room tension in 2015. So, Dusty will take over, as he will try to win with one of the most talented rosters on paper. The Nats were huge WS Continue reading Dusty Baker a Great Fit in the Capital→