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The five most (potentially) intriguing names on the MLB trade market
The five most (potentially) intriguing names on the MLB trade market
With the All-Star break quickly approaching, many MLB teams are trying to figure out whether or not they’ll be buyers or sellers later this month. It’s a tricky game front offices must play, because they don’t want to alienate their fans by suggesting that their club is already out of ...
What’s up Doc? Reds in the Hunt for Holliday
What’s up Doc? Reds in the Hunt for Holliday
reds.gearupforsports.com — While making my daily rounds through the internet this morning, a routine I like to call my “A Loop” (this consists of the websites CNN.com, Cincinnati.com, WhoDeyRevolution.com, ESPN.com and of course GearUpForSports.com), I stumbled onto Paul “Doc” Daugherty’s ... (more) What’s up Doc? Reds in the Hunt for Holliday
A's Holliday struggling at the plate - San Jose Mercury News
A's Holliday struggling at the plate - San Jose Mercury News
mercurynews.com — The bar is set high for A's left fielder Matt Holliday, a product of his expectations as well as those of others. As the A's begin a three-game series tonight against the Colorado Rockies, Holliday's former team, the three-time All-Star is still ... (more) A's Holliday struggling at the plate - San Jose Mercury News
Money Speaks in this Trade Market
Money Speaks in this Trade Market
mlbnotebook.com — This trading season, money is going to be the biggest issue around. I know what you're thinking: what else is new? It's true, money is always a big reason why players are traded. But, this year, it is even a bigger reason why deals may or may not be made, and is a key factor in how much a team ... (more) Money Speaks in this Trade Market
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