Why Bryce Harper chose to sign with the Phillies | SI.com Tom Verducci with the Boras/Harper version of events. Source: http://www.baseballthinkfactory.org/newsstand/discussion/why_bryce_harper_chose_to_sign_with_the_phillies_sicom
DetailsDodgers whiff on Bryce Harper, and a chance to solidify a franchise for a decade – Los Angeles Times The Dodgers are the smartest front office in baseball. (The Astros and Yankees are right behind them.) One area they are ahead of the curve is assessing long-term risk for free agents. Their reported offer dovetails…
DetailsPotential MLB, MLBPA rule changes could impact Giants at some point SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — For weeks there have been rumors that MLB and the MLB Players Association could come to an agreement on new rules, but that hasn’t been at the forefront of conversations in the Giants clubhouse. When asked about the possibility of changes,…
DetailsCubs have found a winning formula for Ben Zobrist The Cubs believe they’ve found the right mix to getting the most bang for their buck out of Ben Zobrist. The aging veteran is extremely valuable to the team given his positional flexibility, switch-hitting ability and polished plate approach, but the Cubs learned the hard way…
DetailsDavis seeks to give Orioles their money’s worth in 2019 Few players in major league history delivered less bang for the big bucks than Chris Davis in 2018. The two-time home run champion batted .168 with 192 strikeouts for the Baltimore Orioles before being benched in September following a 1-for-37 skid. His 16 homers and…
DetailsThe Nationals use a mannequin to keep their uniforms straight I try to avoid “back in my day-ism” as much as possible because it’s simply not a good look on a person. Or a logical approach. Stuff changes, Sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse, and a default assumption that it’s always for the…
DetailsThree Braves starters are dealing with elbow, shoulder problems The Braves could do something about this- but they’d rather spend on real estate instead…. Source: http://www.baseballthinkfactory.org/newsstand/discussion/three_braves_starters_are_dealing_with_elbow_shoulder_problems
DetailsMLBPA keeping an eye on Blue Jays possibly manipulating Vladimir Guerrero, Jr.’s service time On Tuesday, Blue Jays GM said on MLB Network Radio about super-prospect and third baseman Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., “I just don’t see him as a major league player.” It was seen as a precursor for Guerrero — son of the Hall…
DetailsThe Braves are rolling in money but aren’t spending it on baseball The Atlanta Braves’ parent company, Liberty Media, released some financials today which show that the Braves are raking in cash, have seen profitability soar and have watched their debt go down. None of that is going into baseball, however. It’s going into real…
Details2019 Detroit Tigers Season Preview: Can Miguel Cabrera return to form? If the Detroit Tigers of 2019 feel familiar, it’s because we’ve seen this story before. Quite a few times actually. It’s the Philadelphia Phillies of a few years ago. It’s the once-great team now saddled with big contracts for aging players that doesn’t really…
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