The Philadelphia Phillies today have traded away longtime disappointing 1B/LF Darin Ruf to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for one-time AL All-Star Howie Kendrick. In addition, the Phils will be shipping Darnell Sweeney back to Los Angeles. He was obtained in August of 2015 along with prospect pitcher John Richy in the deal that sent second baseman Chase Utley out west. RUF HAS BEEN A PHILLIES DISAPPOINTMENT … Continue reading Phillies, Dodgers swap Ruf, Kendrick
Rockies Arenado emerges as a superstar
The Colorado Rockies franchise has not experienced a great deal of success in the 24 seasons of their existence. The Rockies have recorded six winning campaigns, appeared in the postseason three times, and reached the World Series in the 2007 season.After a 7-0 shutout victory in the first game of a doubleheader against the division rival Los … Continue reading Rockies Arenado emerges as a superstar
Reds should deal Joey Votto
The Cincinnati Reds have collapsed over the last three years, and need to deal their veteran first baseman while he still has real value.The Cincinnati Reds have a tremendous history in Major League Baseball, especially over the last half-century during which they have won three World Series championships.In more recent years, the Reds won the … Continue reading Reds should deal Joey Votto
Braves sign R.A. Dickey
The Atlanta Braves made a move today to add a veteran starting pitcher to what is a mostly young rotation, signing knuckleballer R.A. Dickey to a one-year deal.Dickey was the 2012 National League Cy Young Award winner while with the New York Mets. That year he went 20-6 with a 2.73 ERA and 1.053 WHIP. He led the NL in strikeouts, … Continue reading Braves sign R.A. Dickey
Phillies need a bounceback from Nick Williams
The Philadelphia Phillies have one of the most improved minor league systems in baseball and look for a major bounce-back from a top prospect in that system.The Philadelphia Phillies have one of the most improved minor league systems in all of baseball over the last couple of years.Astute recent draft choices of players such as J.P. … Continue reading Phillies need a bounceback from Nick Williams
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