0 comments by TOC Locker on 12/8/2014
After days of speculation, Brandon Moss has finally been dealt by the Oakland A’s. As expected, the Cleveland Indians are his new home. In return, Cleveland sends minor league second baseman Joey Wendle west. Wendle hit .253/.311/.414 in just 87 games with AA Akron in 2014. He missed two months of the year with a […]
ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 24: Justin Upton #8 of the Atlanta Braves hits a fourth inning two-run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Turner Field on September 24, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
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It’s obvious that the Braves really want to trade outfielder Justin Upton. And following the team’s trade of Jason Heyward (and Jordan Walden) for Shelby Miller and Tyrell Jenkins, expectations are set high for the club’s return. There’s only one problem – teams think that the Braves got overpaid for Heyward, and don’t want to […]
KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 14: Wei-Yin Chen #16 of the Baltimore Orioles throws a pitch in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals during Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium on October 14, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
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After already losing both Nelson Cruz and Nick Markakis this offseason, the Baltimore Orioles are looking to improve their offense with some bats this winter. As a result, the team seems destined to trade some of their pitching depth. They’ve already chatted with both the Rockies and Angels about acquiring Drew Stubbs and Howie Kendrick, […]
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Some people are just so impatient. They have to have everything right here and now. Take the Cubs for example. They need starting pitching help, so they went out and got some tonight, rather than waiting until the Winter Meetings actually start tomorrow morning, you know, like normal civilized people would. Yes, you read that […]
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 18: Dan Duquette, general manager of the Baltimore Orioles, watches batting practice before a game with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on April 18, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
0 comments by TOC Locker on 12/7/2014
Now here’s a story I didn’t expect to see today – the Toronto Blue Jays are looking to replace president and CEO Paul Beeston, and one of their top targets is Orioles GM Dan Duquette. Duquette was one of the big reasons for Baltimore’s success over the past three seasons, helping overhaul the club’s roster and […]
0 comments by TOC Locker on 12/6/2014
There’s really only one baseball video game out there anymore – MLB The Show, which is exclusively on Sony consoles. On Friday, The Show announced their 2015 cover athlete – Yasiel Puig. What an awesome cover. I’m sure everyone is going to react rationally to this.
0 comments by TOC Locker on 12/5/2014
The Tampa Bay Rays finally have named Joe Maddon’s replacement as manager – Indians bullpen coach Kevin Cash. Cash turns 37 on Saturday, and is a two-time World Champion with the Red Sox and Yankees. He grew up in Tampa and went to Florida State, making him a truly local choice for manager. Cash also […]
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It didn’t get much attention at the time, but Jayson Werth was busted for driving 105 MPH back in July. On the spectrum of athlete criminal offenses, driving too fast isn’t one that gets a whole lot of attention, especially lately. However, it is getting more attention now because Werth was convicted on charges of reckless […]
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One of the New York Mets’ most important objectives during the 2015 season will be managing Matt Harvey’s workload as he returns from Tommy John surgery. Obviously, the goal is to keep him healthy (as it would be for any pitcher), but also to avoid a Stephen Strasburg-type shutdown that would end Harvey’s season in […]
PHOENIX, AZ – AUGUST 10: Didi Gregorius #1 of the Arizona Diamondbacks stands on deck during the MLB game against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field on August 10, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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UPDATE: The deal is done. Gregorius to New York, Greene to Detroit, Ray and another pitcher to Arizona. Previous post: A three-way trade is in the works that would net the Yankees a possible replacement for Derek Jeter at shortstop – Didi Gregorius. The three-way deal would send Shane Greene from New York to Detroit, […]
ST LOUIS, MO – OCTOBER 07: Matt Kemp #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers walks to the dugout after striking out in the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Four of the National League Divison Series at Busch Stadium on October 7, 2014 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
0 comments by TOC Locker on 12/4/2014
The Dodgers outfielder that may find a new home this winter may not be Carl Crawford or Andre Ethier – it could be Matt Kemp. Interest in Kemp is high this offseason, and the Padres have now jumped into the fray for Kemp. The 30-year old Kemp mostly stayed healthy and productive in 2014, playing […]
KANSAS CITY, MO – SEPTEMBER 30: Brandon Moss #37 of the Oakland Athletics hits a two-run home run in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals during the American League Wild Card game at Kauffman Stadium on September 30, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
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There’s a glut of 1B/DH/OF types in Oakland (and quite frankly, in Cleveland too), and one of those players seems likely to be moved this winter. The A’s are talking to the Cleveland Indians about Brandon Moss, and the Tribe is “optimistic” that a deal will get done between the two clubs. The 31-year old […]
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The minor league affiliate shuffle claimed the Daytona Cubs this year after Chicago moved their high-A affiliate to Myrtle Beach. With the Reds jumping to Daytona, the organization would need a rebrand. They announced today that they’d be known as the Dayton Tortugas, and their new logo and uniform is incredible. We are extremely excited […]
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – OCTOBER 24: Billy Butler #16 of the Kansas City Royals looks on during batting practice before Game Three of the 2014 World Series against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on October 24, 2014 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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New Oakland Athletics DH Billy Butler really wanted his #16 back. The problem is, Josh Reddick already has that number. Like we often see in situations like this, trades happen so the player can get his number back. All it took for Butler to get his #16? A new winch for Reddick. Now, this isn’t […]
KANSAS CITY, MO – SEPTEMBER 30: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates after Brandon Moss #37 of the Oakland Athletics hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals during the American League Wild Card game at Kauffman Stadium on September 30, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
0 comments by TOC Locker on 12/3/2014
The trade of Josh Donaldson by the Oakland Athletics to the Toronto Blue Jays seemingly shocked everyone across the baseball landscape…well, except for those closest to the situation. Scott Miller of Bleacher Report paints the picture of star player clashing swords with his GM over what seems to be a largely mundane situation. Multiple sources […]
