Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Iwakuma, Mets, D’Backs

On this date in 2004, Washington’s franchise was given a name, as Leo Panetta of NationalPastime.com writes.  On that day, the National League squad was christened the “Nationals” with a sharp red-and-white color scheme.

Here’s this week’s look around the baseball blogosphere:

• AriBall discussed the pros of Hisashi Iwakuma.
• Mets 360 spoke with ex-Mets prospect Jeff Grose.
• Inside The ’Zona reacted to the Jeremy Hellickson deal.
• Dance Like DeVito discussed the Mariners’ new GM.
• Clubhouse Corner examined the D’Backs’ farm system.
• The Sports Esquires evaluated Lorenzo Cain.
• TPOP says the Bucs can learn from the NL’s worst.
• Rumbunter says Chuck Tanner’s legacy is alive and well.
• Redbird Rants wonders if the Cards can get Freddie Freeman.
• 80 Grade Halos looked ahead to the Rule V Draft.
• Bronx Bomber Blogger advocated for Alex Gordon in NY.
• Notes From The Sally scouted Malquin Canelo.
• Know Hitter likes what the Mariners are doing already.
• Pinstriped Prospects looked into Eric Jagielo’s future.
• Outside Pitch wonders if Darren O’Day is a fit for the Yanks.
• Brew Crew Ball looked at Jonathan Lucroy as an extension candidate.
• Outfield Fly Rule says the Braves sold high on Andrelton Simmons.
• Section 215 wonders what Ryan Howard can do in ’16.
• Jays Journal worries about Jesse Chavez’s arm.
• MLB Reports ran down some NL East trade candidates.
• Baseball Essential discussed Zack Greinke’s HOF candidacy.
• Roto Professor is high on Logan Allen.
• Baseball Hot Corner says the Jays should move Kevin Pillar.
• Yankees Unscripted wonders if Brett Gardner and Andrew Miller could go.

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