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            The team that has baseball\’s best player is always inconsistent and injured, and need to acquire players to full in for injuries. This is how they were built.              CatchersJonathan LucroyLucroy signed a one year deal with the Angels in late December.Kevan SmithSmith was claimed off waivers from the White Sox in October.              Continue reading “How they were built: Los Angeles Angels”

        The 2017 World Series champions are one of the best teams in baseball, with many stars around the diamond. Their front office has done a great job acquiring players, and turning players into stars. This is how they were built.          CatchersRobinson ChirinosChirinos signed a one year deal with Houston in December.Max StassiStassi wasContinue reading “How they were built: Houston Astros”

       The Twins are an interesting team. They have talent in many different places, and due to a weak division, could make a playoff run. This is how they were built.        CatchersWillians AstudilloAstudillo signed with the Twins in November 2017.Jason CastroCastro signed a three year deal with the Twins in December 2016.Mitch GarverGarver wasContinue reading “How they were built: Minnesota Twins”

       The Royals are just four seasons removed from a World Series victory, but are now a bad team. They still have holdovers from their 2015 team, but some new players have also joined. This is how they were built.         CatchersMartin MaldonadoMaldonado signed a one year deal with the Royals in March.Cam GallagherGallagher wasContinue reading “How they were built: Kansas City Royals”

           The Tigers were once a contender, but are now a bad team. They are in a rebuilding phase, but still have talent acquired on their team. This is how they were built.             CatchersGrayson GreinerGreiner was drafted in the 3rd round in 2014.John HicksThe Tigers picked Hicks off waivers from the Twins in AugustContinue reading “How they were built: Detroit Tigers”