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• MLB ESPN’s 2015 Hall of Fame ballot – ESPN

  By mblmlb on 01/04/2015 • ( 0 )

  

  In my opinion, Bagwell and Mussina don’t get the credit that they deserve. Hopefully, as younger voters get the chance to have their voices heard, these two will get the honor of hall induction. How would you have voted if… Read More ›

• Player Spotlight: Who is Manuel Margot?

  By mblmlb on 01/03/2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Manuel Margot, a 20 year old Dominican prospect in the Red Sox organization, is someone who should be on your radar. He has a swing that showcases fast hands and the ability to get full extension, although there is still… Read More ›

• (GM) General Musings: Marlon Byrd

  By mblmlb on 01/02/2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Source: Reds bring on Byrd in deal with Phils The Cincinnati Reds have acquired veteran outfielder Marlon Byrd in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies, a baseball source confirmed to ESPN.com. ESPN.GO.COM KT: Not sure if I would give up Ben… Read More ›

• Player Spotlight: Who is Alex Jackson?

  By mblmlb on 12/31/2014 • ( 0 )

  

  “Some scouts are predicting stardom, while others think he’ll be only an average regular. I’d split the difference on those projections. Projects to be a .310 hitter. Has all-star power potential.” Would you get excited about a scouting report like… Read More ›

• (GM) General Musings: Cole Hamels to the Yankees?

  By mblmlb on 12/30/2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Yankees Rumors: Cole Hamels would accept a trade to New York Cole Hamels has said that he would be willing to waive his no-trade clause to join the Yankees PINSTRIPEALLEY.COM ML: this would be a score. KT: Very interesting. I’d trade anyone… Read More ›

• Player Spotlight(s): What’s on Second? Ryan, Drew, Pirela, or Refsnyder?

  By mblmlb on 12/29/2014 • ( 0 )

  

  The New York Yankees traded away Martin Prado earlier this month, leaving Brian Cashman with a hole to fill at second base. It seems like the Yanks are left with only a few options: re-sign Stephen Drew (unlikely), start Brendan… Read More ›

• Player Spotlight: Who is Jung-Ho Kang?

  By mblmlb on 12/24/2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Today it was reported that the Pittsburgh Pirates won the rights to negotiate with the Nexen Heroes’ slugging shortstop Jung-Ho Kang for just over $5M. But, scouts seem split on how much of Kang’s abilities will translate to the Major… Read More ›

• Player Comparison: Pablo Sandoval & Casey McGehee

  By mblmlb on 12/23/2014 • ( 0 )

  

  The San Francisco Giants have traded for Casey McGehee, who, most likely, is only a one-year solution to replace the swinging Panda, Pablo Sandoval. While on the surface it seems like a big downgrade, I believe the Giants will find… Read More ›

• Trade Talks: Do you give up Trea Turner to acquire Wil Myers?

  By mblmlb on 12/19/2014 • ( 0 )

  

  The San Diego Padres have been wheelin’ and dealin’ over the past week, picking up an entirely new outfield. First it was Matt Kemp from the Dodgers, then it was Wil Myers from the Rays, and today, it has been… Read More ›

• Minor League Baseball to Seek Congressional Protection from the Minimum Wage | FanGraphs Baseball

  By mblmlb on 12/15/2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Minor League Baseball to Seek Congressional Protection from the Minimum Wage | FanGraphs Baseball.