MLB trade review: Mets, Reds swap former all-stars

            The Cincinnati Reds have acquired RHP Matt Harvey from the New York Mets in exchange for C Devin Mesoraco.              For the Reds, they get Harvey, a player who has struggled to be productive the last three years, and make another all-star appearance since starting the game for the hometown Mets in the 2013Continue reading “MLB trade review: Mets, Reds swap former all-stars”

NHL trade review: Hurricanes, Coyotes swap Martinook, Kruger

        The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired F Jordan Martinook and a 4th round draft pick from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for Marcus Kruger (With 10% of his $3 million contract retained) and a third round pick in an unusual trade during the playoffs.          For the Hurricanes, the get rid of Kruger\’s big contractContinue reading “NHL trade review: Hurricanes, Coyotes swap Martinook, Kruger”

The best current NHL player by jersey number 1-98

           I know, you\’ve probably seen a lot of these around the internet. But I looked around, and a lot of the articles I found with the same idea were missing numbers for no reason. Since 99 is forever retired by Wayne Gretzky, as no one stepped on the ice this season wearing numbers 69,Continue reading “The best current NHL player by jersey number 1-98”

MLB news: Yankees acquire Cole

             The New York Yankees have acquired RHP A.J. Cole from the Washington Nationals in exchange for cash considerations, and have DFA\’d RHP David Hale.              Lacking pitching depth to go behind sort starts, Cole is a starter/reliever they need, and they get him for a decent price. Cole was the 5th starter for theContinue reading “MLB news: Yankees acquire Cole”

MLB news: Braves sign Bautista

                  The Atlanta Braves have signed 3B/RF Jose Bautista to a minor league deal, after not signing through Opening Day. And yes, that is correct. He is being signed as a third baseman, his original position, to fill their need at 3B.                    Bautista is an experienced veteran, who has made six consecutive all-star teams,Continue reading “MLB news: Braves sign Bautista”