1. Cincinnati Reds: Trading for Mat Latos Was a Great Move

    The Cincinnati Reds have acquired Mat Latos for a package headlined by first base prospect Yonder Alonso according to Ken Rosenthal . You have to love this trade if you are Cincinnati Reds fan...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about over 1 year ago 4,442 reads 51 comments

  2. San Francisco Giants: Could Omar Vizquel Contribute at Short?

    Omar Vizquel wants to play another year of baseball, and it really doesn't seem to matter where. According to his Twitter page , if he was offered a contract with the San Francisco Giants , he would say, "Let's go now...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about over 1 year ago 2,575 reads 7 comments

  3. MLB Power Rankings: World Series Chances After Albert Pujols, CJ Wilson Deals

    I wrote a piece a while back predicting the chances of each franchise winning the World Series next season...

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  4. Prince Fielder: Will His Contract Approach Albert Pujols'?

    According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports , Prince Fielder is looking for a contract in the range of 10 years and $254 million...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about over 1 year ago 718 reads 4 comments

  5. Norichika Aoki: Japanese Center Fielder Possibly Posted This Morning

    According to Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports, Norichika Aoki will probably be posted by the Yakult Swallows this morning. I have a feeling that a lot of people might not have even heard his name before, so let's take a look at who this guy is...

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  6. Philadelphia Phillies: Why Re-Signing Jimmy Rollins Looks More Probable

    The Milwaukee Brewers signed Alex Gonzalez , and the St. Louis Cardinals are in the process of re-signing Rafael Furcal . There go two more of the potential suitors for Jimmy Rollins ...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about over 1 year ago 1,254 reads 7 comments

  7. MLB Trade Rumors: Gio Gonzalez Is a Good Fit with the Nationals

    Again, we are hearing the same news from Oakland . According to MLB .com reporter Jane Lee on Twitter, "Everyone not named Jemile Weeks is still available...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about over 1 year ago 1,698 reads 6 comments

  8. Omar Vizquel a Possibility at Short for Philadelphia Phillies?

    With the future of free-agent shortstop Jimmy Rollins up in the air, here is an interesting rumor for you all to consider as a shortstop: Omar Vizquel has been rumored to be working with the Phillies on some type of contract...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about over 1 year ago 5,158 reads 8 comments

  9. Albert Pujols Signs with the Angels: What Are the Angels Going to Do Next?

    Albert Pujols has reportedly signed a contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim . According to Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports , the 10-year deal will be worth between $250 million and $260 million...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about over 1 year ago 1,921 reads 8 comments

  10. Miami Marlins: Does the Mark Buehrle Signing Make the Marlins a Contender?

    The Miami Marlins have been breaking open their bank account this offseason. They already signed superstar shortstop Jose Reyes and closer Heath Bell, but yesterday they went out ...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about over 1 year ago 953 reads 13 comments

  11. MLB Free Agency: Phillies No Longer Chasing Aramis Ramirez

    According to Ken Rosenthal , the Phillies are no longer actively going after Aramis Ramirez and are no longer shopping Placido Polanco as potential trade bait. I think that this was honestly the correct move...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about over 1 year ago 2,239 reads 1 comments

  12. MLB Trade Rumors: Gio Gonzalez Could Be a Target for Philadelphia Phillies

    A few days ago I wrote an article about what the Phillies could have looked like if they hadn't traded Gio Gonzalez in that Freddy Garcia trade...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about over 1 year ago 2,946 reads 5 comments

  13. Albert Pujols: Breaking Down the Narrowing Field

    Albert Pujols is certainly the most talked-about man in baseball right now. In fact, he may be one of the most talked-about men in the world right now...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about over 1 year ago 2,844 reads 9 comments

  14. MLB Trade Rumors: 10 Franchise Players Most Likely to Be Dealt

    Many teams are looking for that blockbuster deal to pull at the winter meetings. It kind of goes without saying that some major players are going to probably be wearing different uniforms next season...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about over 1 year ago 4,926 reads 23 comments

  15. Jose Reyes to Miami Marlins: How Does Signing Affect Jimmy Rollins?

    Jose Reyes just signed a very nice contract to take his talents to South Beach. However, how does this impact Jimmy Rollins and the Phillies ? First, according to Buster Olney ...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about over 1 year ago 2,961 reads 5 comments

  16. Pedro Martinez: A Pitcher Who Dominated His Era

    Pedro Martinez recently announced that he will be retiring, according to Evan Drellich of MLB .com. For quite a few seasons, there was no better pitcher in baseball...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about over 1 year ago 403 reads 6 comments

  17. Philadelphia Phillies: Do You Remember the Other Half of the Freddy Garcia Deal?

    I realize that hindsight is 20/20. However, it really struck me last night as I was thinking about trades that the Phillies have made in previous winter meetings how much I wish the Phillies could operate by hindsight...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about over 1 year ago 4,509 reads 2 comments

  18. Philadelphia Phillies: Why Jimmy Rollins Will Stay in Philadelphia

    According to Comcast Sports , Ruben Amaro Jr. is going to meet with Jimmy Rollins ' agent, Dan Lozano, at baseball's winter meetings which begin on Monday in Dallas...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about over 1 year ago 3,759 reads 4 comments

  19. New York Yankees: Mariano Rivera's Career in Review

    Since November 29 was Mariano Rivera 's 42nd birthday, let's take a look back at what has been a phenomenal career in New York Yankees pinstripes. His rookie season in 1995 was by far his worst campaign, which is significant for two reasons...

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  20. New York Yankees: Will Jesus Montero Be the Catcher of the Future?

    Jesus Montero receives more attention than most of the other Yankees combined on the hot stove. As a very strong offensive prospect at a historically weak offensive position, there is of course good reason to be excited about him...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about over 1 year ago 3,878 reads 20 comments

  21. Philadelphia Phillies: Why They Should Not Trade Cole Hamels

    The Philadelphia Phillies have been largely criticized for being too focused on the present. However, if the Phillies do indeed want to win right now, Cole Hamels should by no means be traded...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about over 1 year ago 1,382 reads 15 comments

  22. 10 Most Ludicrous MLB Rumors of the Hot Stove Season Thus Far

    Every winter the baseball world is rocked by a frenzy of activity. Free agents are moving, deals are being orchestrated and there is general chaos around the world of Major League Baseball...

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  23. 2012 MLB Free Agency: Finding the Diamond in the Rough at Every Position

    The MLB offseason is where the general managers earn their paychecks. They are essentially hired to find the right player and sign him to fill the right hole on their teams...

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  24. MLB History: Rollie Fingers and the Best Mustaches from Every Position

    If baseball is America's pastime, the mustache is baseball's pastime. Baseball players in particular seem to have a special affinity for this particular variety of facial hair styling...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about over 1 year ago 1,839 reads 6 comments

  25. LA Dodgers: The Top 13 Minor-Leaguers in Their Farm System

    The Los Angeles Dodgers have been very successful at developing prospects in recent years if you look at the likes of Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw...

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