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          The Reds have been struggling the past couple of years, but a strong offseason has them as a potential contender. This is how they were built.           CatchersTucker BarnhartBarnhart was drafted in the 10th round of the 2009 draft.Curt CasaliCasali was purchased from the Rays in May 2018.Kyle FarmerFarmer was acquired from the DodgersContinue reading “How they were built: Cincinnati Reds”

            The 2016 World Series champions still have their core in 2019, but have now seem to have an aging team. They can still contend, though. This is how they were built.              CatchersWillson ContrerasContreras signed as an amateur free agent in July 2009.Taylor DavisDavis signed in July 2011 as an amateur free agent.              Continue reading “How they were built: Chicago Cubs”

           Despite not making the playoffs in 2018, and losing one of their best players in the offseason, the Nationals are a very good team, with some young stars and established stars. This is how they were built.            CatchersYan GomesGomes was acquired from the Indians in November for Jefry Rodriguez, Daniel Johnson and AndruwContinue reading “How they were built: Washington Nationals”

           The Phillies were one of baseball\’s youngest teams last year, waiting to break out. In the offseason, they added many key impact players, speeding that up. This is how they were built.            CatchersJT RealmutoRealmuto was acquired from the Marlins in February for Jorge Alfaro, Sixto Sanchez, Will Stewart and international bonus slot money.AndrewContinue reading “How they were built: Philadelphia Phillies”

          The Mets are back to contention, thanks to a great offseason by new GM Brodie Van Wagenen. They still have their young core that is now breaking even further into the big leagues. This is how they were built.             CatchersWilson RamosRamos signed a two year deal with the Mets in December.Travis d\’Arnaudd\’Arnaud wasContinue reading “How they were built: New York Mets”