Results tagged ‘ Carlos Gonzalez ’
Discover: Three for Thursday
1. Hot Stove still burning. Spring Training is just around the corner, but there still are moves to be made this offseason. GENY Mets takes a look at the very latest news on Yoenis Cespedes, who still is yet to sign as a free agent. Cardinal Red Baseball argues that the Redbirds would be best off trading with the Rockies for Carlos Gonzalez. As for the defending champions, Around the Horn Talk analyzes the Royals’ new approach to free agency and a couple of pitching targets.
2. Rosters rounding into shape. Cubs beat writer Carrie Muskat has quotes from manager Joe Maddon saying he doesn’t expect any more additions to the roster between now as the start of the season. Dodger Insider points out 11 of the 13 pitchers with starting experience on the Dodgers’ roster will be under 30 when Spring Training starts up next month. The lack of depth in the Yankee rotation and at a couple of key positions has I’m Not A Headline Guy… wishing for a safety net, while Bullpen, Baseball & Sock Talk sizes up the A’s new-look infield this season.
3. Projecting 2016. The Baseball Haven writes about the sky-high expectations in Chicago, with the Cubs projected to have another standout campaign. In the AL, one projection has the Red Sox surging to the front of the pack, and Boston’s Big Four thinks the hometown team could be close to something special. Meanwhile, could the Indians be this year’s Mets? TribeVibe would love it if that were to happen.
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Discover: Wednesday Wonderings
- The Baseball Sociologist pays tribute to Hall of Famer Monte Irvin, who died Tuesday.
- Did you know Irvin briefly was in the Dodger organization? Dodger Insider explains.
- Cait Covers the Bases and The Angels’ Ace thank readers for making the Top 100.
- How much do sports teams mean to their fans? The Astros Ballhawk examines.
- The Winning Run asks what if the Powerball winner wanted to buy a baseball club?
- How does the outfield market look for the Tigers and Rockies, wonders Beck’s Blog.
- Vine Line Blog highlights some high praise for the Cubs’ bullpen. Do you agree?
- Were you surprised by any of the news out of Tampa Bay, shared by Rays Radio?
- The Wayniac Nation has a major question about Julio Teheran going into 2016.
- Curious what the Phils have been up to this offseason? Phillies Phollowers has that.
- Cardinal Report discusses the implications of the team signing Seung-hwan Oh.
- A recent projection bodes well for the Cubs. So how is stlcardinalsminimo taking it?
- What exactly is Joe Maddon’s “Thanksmas” dinner? Carrie Muskat explains it all.