Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Morning N&N for Dec 4 The biggest transaction yesterday was Aroldis Chapman signing with the Red Sox. One of baseball’s most unlikeable players joining forces with one of baseball’s most unlikeable teams. The only surprise is that he hadn’t already played for them. Anyways, there’s a photo of him on the worst day of his career. There was … [Read more...] about Not much news and not much notes
Cooking Up More Guardians’ Trades for the Winter Meetings
Photo by Jay David Buchsbaum/The Muppets Studio/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Yes, Chef It’s a cold December day in Northeast Ohio - let’s ignite the cold-as-ice Hot Stove and suggest some trades the Guardians should consider in next week’s Winter Meetings! First, be sure you check out a prior article I wrote mocking up some additional trades. … [Read more...] about Cooking Up More Guardians’ Trades for the Winter Meetings
How do the Guardians Fix their Lack of Starting Pitching?
Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Addressing the big need Dead silence from the Guardians’ front office as fans begin to question what the team’s roster will even look like come Opening Day 2025. The team has just lost out on the free agent starting pitcher option viewed by many as most realistic with Matthew Boyd to the Chicago Cubs. Scott Boras … [Read more...] about How do the Guardians Fix their Lack of Starting Pitching?
News and Notes: Early Warning Signs for the Guardians’ Approach to Free Agents
Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images News and Notes for Monday, December 2nd, 2024 The early portents of the Guardians' willingness to spend to sign a free agent pitcher and the prices if they should choose to do so aren't great. First, Frankie Montas signed with the Mets for 2 years and $34 million with a player option for a third year. Look, that's not my money so I'm … [Read more...] about News and Notes: Early Warning Signs for the Guardians’ Approach to Free Agents
Emmanuel Clase’s path to become MLB’s best closer filled with ups and downs
Emmanuel Clase had such an amazing season in 2024 that he was a finalist for the American League Cy Young. How he got there though is a great story. At 17 years old, Clase was signed by the San Diego Padres for $125K, then traded three years later to the Rangers in the Brett Nicholas trade, after moving from a starter to a reliever role in his second professional season. Clase … [Read more...] about Emmanuel Clase’s path to become MLB’s best closer filled with ups and downs