1. Detroit Tigers: Breaking down Closer Prospect Bruce Rondon

    Closer Jose Valverde became a free agent earlier this winter, and it looks like the Detroit Tigers are going to try to fill his spot from the inside...

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  2. Minnesota Twins: Why Pursuing John Lannan If He Is Available Makes Sense

    William Ladson of MLB.com tweeted that he is expecting the Washington Nationals to non-tender 28-year-old left-handed pitcher John Lannan . If that really is true, the Minnesota Twins might want to give him a look...

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  3. MLB Trade Rumors: Wil Myers-James Shields Blockbuster Makes Sense on Both Sides

    According to Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star , the Kansas City Royals have at least discussed trading top prospect Wil Myers in a package to bring Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher James Shields and some type of package to the Midwest...

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  4. MLB Free Agency: What's on Each Team's X-Mas List?

    Today is Cyber Monday, so millions of Americans are getting their Christmas shopping done as you read this article. Major League Baseball teams are also working on their wish lists...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 6 months ago 4,051 reads 21 comments

  5. Philadelphia Phillies: Why Angel Pagan Would Fit in the Lineup Perfectly

    Free-agent center fielder Angel Pagan was expected to return to the San Francisco Giants . After all, they just won a World Series, and Pagan played a significant role on that team...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 6 months ago 5,920 reads 36 comments

  6. MLB Rumors: 6 Rumors Too Ridiculous to Be True

    Every winter we anxiously watch our Twitter news feeds and wait for breaking news from the hot stove. (Or at least I do...

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  7. MLB Free Agency: Breaking Down the 6 Best Arms on the Market

    With the winter meetings approaching, there will undoubtedly be many conversations about pitching. While pitching is always important, this year could be one of the most competitive ever...

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  8. MLB Rumors: Breaking Down the 5 Best Arms on the Block

    Rumors fly around Major League Baseball year-round, but this time of year seems especially busy. Most players are at least probable trade targets, and some wild theories get thrown around...

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  9. New York Yankees: Does an Ibanez-Hairston Platoon Makes Sense?

    Would Raul Ibanez and Scott Hairston make an effective platoon for the New York Yankees ? Dan Martin of the New York Post mentioned this as a thought in one of his articles but did not elaborate on how the numbers would actually play out...

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  10. Arizona Diamondbacks: Interest Will Grow in Justin Upton as Winter Progresses

    The Justin Upton market has been somewhat quiet lately according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe . Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers told Cafardo that nobody has blown him away yet...

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  11. Philadelphia Phillies: Why They Should Pursue Angel Pagan over BJ Upton

    While all of the talk in Philadelphia has been centered around how the Phillies can get BJ Upton into the outfield, the team might be better off looking at Angel Pagan at a more predictable, and consequently better, option for 2013...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 6 months ago 3,499 reads 24 comments

  12. 15 MLB Free Agents Who Teams Should Let Walk

    There has been a frenzy of activity around Major League Baseball, and that hot stove will not slow down until baseball has begun in the spring...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 6 months ago 3,298 reads 6 comments

  13. Tampa Bay Rays: Why Trading David Price Now Makes Sense

    The American League Cy Young award has barely been given to David Price of the Tampa Bay Rays , and obviously everyone within the organization must be excited for his recognition...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 6 months ago 3,017 reads 44 comments

  14. Predicting Each of the Major MLB Awards for 2013

    2012 produced some amazing individual stories. Watching Miguel Cabrera win the Triple Crown or RA Dickey become one of the best pitchers in baseball were inspiring to say the least...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 6 months ago 1,757 reads 16 comments

  15. MLB Free Agency: Who Is the Best Fit for Kevin Youkilis?

    Kevin Youkilis is being pursued by the Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies, according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com . Obviously, it is early in the process and other teams have plenty of time to join in the hunt...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 6 months ago 459 reads 1 comments

  16. Boston Red Sox: Why Mike Napoli Is Not the Answer at First Base

    The Boston Red Sox are showing interest in free agent Mike Napoli , according to Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe ...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 6 months ago 3,022 reads 17 comments

  17. San Diego Padres: Why Dan Haren Is a Great Fit

    The San Diego Padres are going to be pursuing starting pitching options at the winter meetings, according to Corey Brock of MLB.com . Brock then speculated about a few possible options in passing, and one of the names he mentioned was Dan Haren ...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 6 months ago 553 reads 0 comments

  18. Los Angeles Dodgers: Should They Really Be Targeting Starting Pitching?

    The Los Angeles Dodgers are taking the free agent market seriously. Jayson Stark of ESPN reported Tuesday that the Dodgers are looking at top shelf starting pitchers Zack Greinke , Hiroki Kuroda and Anibal Sanchez...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 6 months ago 1,181 reads 8 comments

  19. The Most Critical MLB Free-Agent Issue Facing Each Team

    Although winter is almost here and Major League Baseball teams should be taking time off, the offseason is already in full swing. Player options are being accepted or denied, and free agents are entering the market...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 6 months ago 1,245 reads 3 comments

  20. Will Josh Hamilton Really Get Anywhere near Seven Years, $175 Million?

    According to John Perrotto of Baseball Prospectus , Josh Hamilton is looking for a contract in the vicinity of seven years in length and worth a total of $175 million...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 7 months ago 1,064 reads 6 comments

  21. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: Do Not Be Afraid of Bringing Back Dan Haren

    Dan Haren was on the verge of being traded to the Chicago Cubs on Friday night for a package that would have sent at least Carlos Marmol to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim , according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports ...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 7 months ago 696 reads 3 comments

  22. Philadelphia Phillies: Why They Should Be Careful Chasing BJ Upton

    The Philadelphia Phillies are the early front-runners in the race for free-agent center fielder B.J. Upton , according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports . The Phillies should proceed very cautiously if they truly are interested in Upton...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 7 months ago 772 reads 2 comments

  23. New York Mets: Signing Ryan Madson Would Be a Wise Move

    Ryan Madson has declined his $11 million option with the Cincinnati Reds according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports . He will receive a $2.5 million buyout and will become a free agent...

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  24. Biggest Winners and Losers of the Ervin Santana Trade

    The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim traded starting pitcher Ervin Santana to the Kansas City Royals for minor-league relief pitcher Brandon Sisk, according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports ...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 7 months ago 8,178 reads 15 comments

  25. San Francisco Giants: Is It Appropriate to Label Them a Dynasty?

    Of course, winning two World Series in three seasons is definitely an impressive feat. There is no way that I would deny that, and I want to congratulate the San Francisco Giants for everything that they have accomplished...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 7 months ago 2,330 reads 29 comments