Moments after the 4PM closing bell, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that Zack Greinke was on the move. In this post I’ll try and give my thoughts on the major deals.
Monthly Archives: July 2019
Stroman Heads to New York, but Not the Yankees
Stroman might be the best starting pitcher that actually moves this week, so it was reasonable to expect teams like the Yankees, Dodgers, Twins, or any of the other playoff contenders to go after him. Instead, the Mets made the call, even though they sit 5 games under .500
Luis Castillo is the Prize of this Trade Deadline
It’s no surprise that trade discussions seem to be heating up, particularly around one of the best right-handers in the National League: Luis Castillo of the Cincinnati Reds.
The Denver Nuggets Are the Sleeping Giants in the West
Lost in all this madness is a team that threatened to win the West last season. No, I’m not talking about the Trail Blazers, who I believe got worse in free agency. I’m talking about the Denver Nuggets, led by All-NBA Center Nikola Jokic.
Bellinger and Yelich: Who Will Win NL MVP?
Who will win the NL MVP? Cody Bellinger of the Dodgers and Christian Yelich of the Brewers are the two front runners; each has built an impressive case in the first half of 2019
What Each NL Wild Card Contender Needs At the Trade Deadline
Milwaukee, Colorado, Philly, DC, San Diego, Arizona, & Cincinnati are all fighting for the NL Wild Card spots. In this post, I’ll tell you what area each contender needs to improve to make a playoff push.
Kawhi Leonard and Paul George Are Headed to the Clippers; What Now?
Every big name free agent signed late on June 30th when free agency opened, but Kawhi opted to wait another week. The reason Leonard was waiting so long was that he had told the Clippers he wanted to play with Paul George.
MLB Avoids Disaster by Adding Xander Bogaerts to All-Star Game
While Red Sox teammates JD Martinez and Mookie Betts did make the team, Bogaerts has the strongest case of any player in Boston.
Kawhi’s Decision Could Decide the Future of the NBA
The bottom line is this; Kawhi’s new team will tell us a lot about the future of the NBA.
NBA Free Agency Day 1: Winners & Losers
In New York, the Nets set themselves up to contend for multiple championships. The Knicks, always the bridesmaid, failed to land a top name. More winners and losers of NBA Free Agency Day One, right here.
Stats On Deck Blog 