Figuring out what’s wrong with the trade deadline
August 21, 2019
In his debut piece, Sabir Aden looks at what is wrong with the trade deadline and if there are any ways it can be fixed.
Tag: MLB Trade Deadline
New York Yankees: Breaking down the quiet trade deadline
August 18, 2019
The New York Yankees had a quiet trade deadline, but the optimism for the remainder of the season is still there, writes Emma Marion.
State of MLB: Prospect Hoarding
August 9, 2019
It has become a recurrent theme in trade negotiations between contending and rebuilding teams: “Prospect X is untouchable.” Teams have become increasingly reluctant to trade their top prospects in an effort to inch closer to a championship. Front offices are trying to do the same thing: construct a roster that is filled with young and talented players at below-market value contracts. This philosophy of risk-aversion, prospect accumulation, and player development is having a negative impact on Major League Baseball.
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State of Baseball: The Trade Deadline
July 30, 2019
This is the time of year where a big trade can do one of a few different things, depending on how you’re looking at it. If you’re a contender, the right trade could propel you over the top to reach the ultimate goal of winning a World Series. Buyer beware, the wrong trade could also set your franchise back tremendously for years to come.
Chicago Cubs Not So Minor Additions
July 27, 2019
With the trade deadline approaching rapidly, Theo Epstein and the Chicago Cubs needed a response from their 2016 World Series MVP Ben Zobrist. They needed to know whether or not he would be returning to the team. This season has been rough on the veteran as he took an extended leave of absence due to personal life issues.
Leandre: Predicting the MLB Trade Deadline
July 25, 2019
This time of the season in Major League Baseball is like none other. Especially when there are a bunch of bubble teams that have a laundry list of attractive commodities on the roster.
Trade Deadline: Big Arms on the Block
July 16, 2019
This year’s trade deadline should be eventful because of the abundance of talented pitchers available on the market, such as Matt Boyd, Marcus Stroman, Robbie Ray, Zack Wheeler, Madison Bumgarner, and Noah Syndergaard. There are a number of contending teams seeking to improve their starting rotations, including the Yankees, Phillies, Braves, Twins, Dodgers, and Astros. Let’s take a look at their top prospects who could be the centerpieces of a deadline acquisition.
Figuring out what’s wrong with the trade deadline
In his debut piece, Sabir Aden looks at what is wrong with the trade deadline and if there are any ways it can be fixed.
August 21, 2019
New York Yankees: Breaking down the quiet trade deadline
The New York Yankees had a quiet trade deadline, but the optimism for the remainder of the season is still there, writes Emma Marion.
August 18, 2019
State of MLB: Prospect Hoarding
It has become a recurrent theme in trade negotiations between contending and rebuilding teams: “Prospect X is untouchable.” Teams have become increasingly reluctant to trade their top prospects in an effort to inch closer to a championship. Front offices are trying to do the same thing: construct a roster that is filled with young and talented players at below-market value contracts. This philosophy of risk-aversion, prospect accumulation, and player development is having a negative impact on Major League Baseball.
August 9, 2019
State of Baseball: The Trade Deadline
This is the time of year where a big trade can do one of a few different things, depending on how you’re looking at it. If you’re a contender, the right trade could propel you over the top to reach the ultimate goal of winning a World Series. Buyer beware, the wrong trade could also set your franchise back tremendously for years to come.
July 30, 2019
Chicago Cubs Not So Minor Additions
With the trade deadline approaching rapidly, Theo Epstein and the Chicago Cubs needed a response from their 2016 World Series MVP Ben Zobrist. They needed to know whether or not he would be returning to the team. This season has been rough on the veteran as he took an extended leave of absence due to personal life issues.
July 27, 2019
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Leandre: Predicting the MLB Trade Deadline
This time of the season in Major League Baseball is like none other. Especially when there are a bunch of bubble teams that have a laundry list of attractive commodities on the roster.
July 25, 2019
Trade Deadline: Big Arms on the Block
This year’s trade deadline should be eventful because of the abundance of talented pitchers available on the market, such as Matt Boyd, Marcus Stroman, Robbie Ray, Zack Wheeler, Madison Bumgarner, and Noah Syndergaard. There are a number of contending teams seeking to improve their starting rotations, including the Yankees, Phillies, Braves, Twins, Dodgers, and Astros. Let’s take a look at their top prospects who could be the centerpieces of a deadline acquisition.
July 16, 2019
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