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         I usually don\’t write about free agent signings, and there is a reason for that. I feel like an article would be too short, as it\’s just about one player and one team. Trades are more fun as (usually) there are multiple players switching teams and an analysis to be doneContinue reading “Recapping a surprisingly big day for MLB free agent signings”

         The Boston Red Sox have acquired RHPs Adam Ottavino and Frank German, plus cash ($850k) from the New York Yankees in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.        It\’s the year of the Yankees being cheap. Their main goal isn\’t getting better, it isContinue reading “MLB Trade Review: Red Sox acquire Ottavino”

         The New York Yankees have acquired RHP Jameson Taillon from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for RHP Miguel Yajure, RHP Roansy Contreras, OF Canaan Smith and IF Maikol Escotto.        The guy selected second overall in 2010, between Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, Taillon has had a career riddledContinue reading “MLB Trade Review: Yankees acquire Taillon”

  From Getty Images        The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired forwards Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for forward Pierre-Luc Dubois and a 2022 third round pick. 26% of Laine\’s salary will be retained by the Jets. In my article yesterday, I predicted something very close to this,Continue reading “NHL Trade Review: Dubois to Winnipeg, Laine to Columbus”

         After all of the shenanigans that happened last night in the Tampa Bay vs Columbus game, a Pierre-Luc Dubois trade seems inevitable. After some lazy, 20% effort shifts from the star center, Head Coach John Tortarella benched Dubois for the second and third period, plus overtime, where the Blue Jackets lost.Continue reading “Looking at five potential Pierre-Luc Dubois trades”