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       The team that has traded away their stars most recently, and the biggest blow up for a team recently, was by the Miami Marlins. They now have a young team, as their rebuild continues. This is how they were built.         CatchersJorge AlfaroAlfaro was acquired in February from the Phillies with Sixto Sanchez, WillContinue reading “How they were built: Miami Marlins”

           The Braves are baseball\’s next good young team, led by Ronald Acuna, Ozzie Albies and Mike Foltynewicz. This is how they were built.            CatchersTyler FlowersFlowers signed with the Braves in December 2015.Alex JacksonJackson was acquired in November 2016 from the Mariners with Tyler Pike for Rob Whalen and Max Povse.            InfieldersFreddie FreemanFreemanContinue reading “How they were built: Atlanta Braves”

        Just three years removed from the second of back to back playoff appearances, the Rangers have a mix of borderline all-star and young players, with a rotation built through signings of recovering pitchers. This is how they were built.           CatchersIsiah Kiner-FalefaKiner Falefa was drafted in the 4th round of the 2013 draft.Jeff MathisMathisContinue reading “How they were built: Texas Rangers”

       The Mariners employ Jerry Dipoto as their GM, which means lots of trades. Trades are the foundation of the current Mariners roster, as many of their players have been acquired that way. This is how they were built.         CatchersOmar NarvaezNarvaez was acquired in November from the White Sox for Alex Colome.Tom MurphyMurphy wasContinue reading “How they were built: Seattle Mariners”

     The A\’s are towards the end of their rebuild. They made the playoffs in 2018, and are a bright young team with many stars. This is how they were built.        CatchersNick HundleyHundley signed with the team in February.Josh PhegleyThe A\’s acquired Phegley in December 2014 from the White Sox with Marcus Semien, ChrisContinue reading “How they were built: Oakland Athletics”