Category Archives: MLB/MiLB

The Tampa Bay Rays are a small market team looking to trade their ace pitcher. Clearly they aren’t expecting to be any better than .500 in 2017. However, signing all-star catcher Wilson Ramos sends an interesting signal. The Rays lack a starting catcher, so they went out and signed one. That’s how the Rays see it, but it may be more beneficial to their 2017 campaign then they think. According to reports, Ramos’ torn ACL will have him out until June 2017, so the Rays will have to find a solution at catcher until then. But, when Ramos is ready Continue reading Wilson Ramos Signing Makes Rays a 2017 Wild Card Contender→

Injury concerns and the looming of a big contract are amongst the reasons Matt Wieters is unlikely to re-sign with the O’s. Caleb Joseph is only as good as his current role; a backup. So, the Orioles had to go out and get a starter. Welington Castillo is the new catcher in Baltimore coming from Arizona on a 1-year $6 million deal with a player option for 2018. He too has dealt with some injuries, but is decently productive when healthy. Considering his productivity, $6 million is a bargain. Castillo is worthy of saving around 5 runs a year defensively Continue reading Because Wieters is not Returning Castillo is a Good Sign→

Colorado shocked the baseball world this morning by inking Ian Desmond to a 5-year $70 million contract. But, Desmond has only played outfield and shortstop. That is why this is an interesting case. Certainly Desmond will make the Rockies lineup that much more lethal, possibly the best in the game. However, what position will he play? There is no DH in the NL, and the only open spot in the Rockies’ defense right now is 1st base; a position Desmond has never played. Other than that, the Rockies are a small market team. Why spend $70 million on an experiment? Continue reading The Interesting Case of the Ian Desmond Signing→