Author Archives: carterhud

             In a monster deal, the New York Yankees have acquired RF Giancarlo Stanton from the Miami Marlins. In return, they sent 2B Starlin Castro, RHP Jorge Guzman and SS Jose Devers              Stanton is, well, Stanton. The reigning NL MVP hit an outstanding 59 homers in 2017, with 132 RBIs, crushing the competition. TheContinue reading “MLB trade review: Yankees acquire Stanton”

             The Vancouver Canucks have acquired center Nic Dowd from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for defenseman Jordan Subban.              The Canucks need a center. Especially with top center Bo Horvat out for six weeks. Dowd\’s faceoff percentage is over 50 percent, which is good. Subban wasn\’t developing, so they dealt him.    Continue reading “NHL trade review: Kings acquire mini Subban for Dowd”

               Shohei Ohtani has made a decision. The Japanese Babe Ruth announced today he has signed with the Los Angeles Angels.                Ohtani, 23, has become very famous in the last month. He\’s hit homers 500 feet, and can throw 100 MPH. He\’ll start for the Angels, and play DH. Also, he comes very cheap.Continue reading “MLB news: Angels sign Ohtani”

                  The Seattle Mariners have acquired 2B Dee Gordon and $1 million in international signing bonus pool money from the Miami Marlins in exchange for RHPs Nick Neidert and Robert Dugger, plus INF Chris Torres. Gordon will be moved to CF.                   Gordon is one of the premier speed players in the MLB, probably theContinue reading “MLB trade review: Mariners acquire Gordon”

               On Monday, December 4th, the New York Islanders visit BB&T Center for a game against the Florida Panthers. It will be the first match-up between the two in 2017-18. This isn\’t a regular thing, so don\’t expect more, but it\’s a special opportunity. I\’m joined by Puck Under the Sun (from ThePuckUndertheSun.com).                Me:Continue reading “Isles vs Panthers preview featuring @sun_puck”