Posts From Jordan Leandre
Possible Destinations for Andrew McCutchen
McCutchen isn’t the same player that won NL MVP in 2013, but he remains a capable bat at the big league level. Who could be in the market for a player like McCutchen?
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Hall of Fame Case: Prince Fielder
Prince Fielder provided the baseball world with monster home runs, a great personality, and perhaps one of the saddest retirement press conferences in recent history. The player between the lines was more than just home runs, however.
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Hall of Fame Case: Mark Teixeira
Mark Teixeira has one of the least talked about careers of anyone on the 2022 Hall of Fame ballot. However, that doesn’t make him any less intriguing of a case for induction.
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Hall of Fame Case: Joe Nathan
Joe Nathan is one of baseball’s more underrated relievers of the century, despite being a dominant reliever most of his career. This is year one for him on the Hall of Fame ballot. Through a little over 135 ballots known, he still needs 16 more votes to stay on for a second season.
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Hall of Fame Case: Tim Lincecum
It was a tale of two careers for longtime Giants right-hander Tim Lincecum. The first half saw Cy Young Awards and All-Star Games; the second saw injuries and a loss of velocity.
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Hall of Fame Case: Carl Crawford
Carl Crawford makes his first and likely only appearance on the Hall of Fame ballot this season. His case for induction is interesting, albeit not the strongest.
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MLB Offseason Preview: Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies had a year of disappointment in 2021 for fans, players, and the front office. Longtime Rockies All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado was dealt to St. Louis.
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MLB Offseason Preview: St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals’ “Cinderella” run to the playoffs came to a screeching halt on one swing from Dodgers’ utility man Chris Taylor. However, there is plenty to be excited about regarding the future for St. Louis.
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Mets Bolster Offense with a Trio of Moves
On Friday, the New York Mets signed utility infielder Eduardo Escobar, and outfielders Mark Canha and Starling Marte in the span of a few hours. The former two signed two-year contracts, while Marte inked a four-year deal coming off one of the best seasons of his career.
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MLB Awards for Non-Qualifiers
MLB awards are part of the wonders of baseball discourse. For some, it’s a simple decision, for others, there’s a large process into what makes someone the best or most valuable in their field.
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