MLB Free Agency: Yankees sign Cole

         The New York Yankees have signed RHP Gerrit Cole to a nine year deal worth $324 million. It is the most ever given to a pitcher, and the $36 million AAV is the most for a player ever.          The most obvious question when someone gets $324 million is \”Are they worth it?\”. ColeContinue reading “MLB Free Agency: Yankees sign Cole”

MLB Trade Review: White Sox acquire Mazara

          The Chicago White Sox have acquired OF Nomar Mazara in exchange for CF Steele Walker.           This could be an absolute steal for the White Sox. Mazara is 24, and is already a four year veteran. He is very consistent. He hit exactly 20 home runs in his first three seasons, but hit 19Continue reading “MLB Trade Review: White Sox acquire Mazara”

MLB Trade Review: Giants acquire Cozart

          The San Francisco Giants have acquired IFs Zack Cozart and Will Wilson from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash and a player to be named later.           The basis of this trade is that the Giants are getting a recent top pick to take on a bad contract. But, with the GiantsContinue reading “MLB Trade Review: Giants acquire Cozart”

MLB Trade Review: Padres acquire Pham, give up Renfroe in five player deal

          The San Diego Padres have acquired OF Tommy Pham and SS/RHP Jake Cronenworth from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for OF Hunter Renfroe, SS Xavier Edwards and a player to be named later.           Pham has joined the long list of quality players the Rays traded after not being able to afford. PhamContinue reading “MLB Trade Review: Padres acquire Pham, give up Renfroe in five player deal”

MLB Trade Review: Mets acquire Marisnick

         The New York Mets have acquired OF Jake Marisnick from the Houston Astros in exchange for LHP Blake Taylor and OF Kenedy Corona.          The Mets are currently seeing longtime OF Juan Lagares depart in free agency after the team declined his option. Since Yoenis Cespedes will not likely return for at least theContinue reading “MLB Trade Review: Mets acquire Marisnick”