The free agent class of 2021 features prominent names at the shortstop position. Corey Seager, Javier Baez, Francisco Lindor, Carlos Correa, and Trevor Story are likely to be sought after by any team that can afford them. Although names of that caliber are not available in 2020, Andrelton Simmons, Didi Gregorius, and Marcus Semien still create a strong market of … [Read more...] about Potential Destinations for Andrelton Simmons
MLB Free Agency: The Walk Year
Free agency changed the very fabric of baseball more than forty years ago. The champions of that battle, Curt Flood and Marvin Miller are ever-fading memories to those of us old enough to remember it. Younger fans are lucky to know anything about it all. But all fans know free agency as a fixture of the game’s reality. And with it come mechanisms unique to the process. … [Read more...] about MLB Free Agency: The Walk Year
Proposed Trade Brings All-Star Center Fielder to Cincinnati
Baseball insider Jim Bowden of The Athletic has proposed an intriguing trade idea that could shake up the MLB landscape. The Cincinnati Reds could acquire dynamic centerfielder Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox to bolster their lineup and outfield. Here’s a breakdown of the proposed trade and why it could benefit both teams. “Robert would be a great fit with the Reds, … [Read more...] about Proposed Trade Brings All-Star Center Fielder to Cincinnati
Reds First Baseman Has Immense Power Potential
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand had a lost season in 2024 after suffering a right hand injury in late April. Unfortunately, the 25-year-old played only 29 games and struggled during the short time he played, slashing .190/.220/.293 (33 wRC+). As a prospect, Encarnacion-Strand was known for his outstanding raw power. Let’s dig into his profile and … [Read more...] about Reds First Baseman Has Immense Power Potential
Reds Join the Fray for AL Central Team’s Top Trade Target
With the Winter Meetings in full swing, the Chicago White Sox are fielding calls from teams eager to pry away two of their most valuable assets: left-hander Garrett Crochet and centerfielder Luis Robert Jr. As rumors swirl and contenders circle, it’s clear that both players have the power to shake up the league. Though 2024 was another injured-marred season for Robert, White … [Read more...] about Reds Join the Fray for AL Central Team’s Top Trade Target