It’s time for my personal favorite series of the year. It’s time for the “Key” player for each team series. For those of you who aren’t familiar with my “Key” player series, the “Key” player for each team is someone who was injured or had a down year the year before and if they can [...]
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The Miami Marlins made big waves this offseason by going hard after what it seemed like every free agent and their mother. Offensively, they ended up with one of the best players on the market inĀ SS Jose Reyes. Reyes should fit nicely into the leadoff spot for the Marlins and if he can stay [...]
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Which Team Has Had The Best Offseason So Far?
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Roy Oswalt, who had a 3.69 ERA, 6.0 K/9, and a 45.1 Ground Ball Percentage with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2011, is now telling teams he will accept a one-year deal according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN. If I was a GM in need of a pitcher, I would jump on him like I jump [...]
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Here is the latest and greatest from Day 3 of baseball’s Winter Meetings… Pittsburgh Pirates Sign Nate McLouth: McLouth couldn’t handle being part of a successful team in Atlanta, so he is going back to the place where he had the most success and is guaranteed to lose — Pittsburgh. The Pirates signed McLouth to [...]
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The Miami Marlins aren’t messing around this offseason. They got their closer (Heath Bell), they got their offensive player (Jose Reyes), and now they have landed their starting pitcher. According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, the Marlins have signed LHP Mark Buehrle to a four-year, $58 million contract. That’s one more year than anyone thought [...]
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