This week in the baseball blogosphere:
- The Score names three reasons why the Cubs will repeat as World Series champions in 2017.
- Now On Deck has five post-World Series questions, including what’s next for the American League-winning Indians.
- Camden Depot explores potential trade scenarios centering on Orioles closer Zach Britton.
- Baseball Essential proposes a three-way trade among the Yankees, Mets and Rays.
- Chin Music Baseball argues that the Indians’ Francisco Lindor is baseball’s best young shortstop.
- The 3rd Man In explains why the Brewers won’t be able to mimic the Cubs’ rebuild.
- Wayniac Nation lists five outfield prospects who could make impacts in 2017.
- The Point of Pittsburgh looks into a few struggling starters whom the Pirates could acquire and try to turn into the next Andrew Miller.
- Off The Bench Baseball encourages fans to predict outcomes involving the top 30 free agents of this winter’s class. The winner gets a cash prize.
- OTBB also regards Nationals center fielder/shortstop Trea Turner as one of baseball’s most valuable players.
- Pirates Breakdown and Sports Talk Philly focus on Rangers left-hander Derek Holland as a potential trade target for the Bucs and Phillies, respectively.
- Baseball Docs highlights a few teams that could trade for Twins second baseman Brian Dozier this offseason.
- Outside Pitch MLB suggests the White Sox should pursue Jose Bautista in free agency.
- Call To The Pen (links here) tries to rebuild the Phillies’ lineup and rotation.
- Jays From The Couch and Jays Journal identify some potential offseason outfield targets for Toronto.
- Die Hard NYY wonders if the Yankees and Rangers could swap outfielders Jacoby Ellsbury and Shin-Soo Choo.
- Inside the ’Zona details and ranks the Diamondbacks’ top 10 prospects.
- MLB 451 isn’t quite buying the Javier Baez hype.
- Bronx Bomber Blogger passes out its 2016 MLB awards.
- The Runner Sports profiles Astros catcher prospect Garrett Stubbs.
- Pinstripe Pundits breaks down which players the Yankees could remove from their 40-man roster.
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I think that Joey Bats would fit perfectly into the White Sox near future. He wouldn’t have to play the field, Garcia could go, and Bautista would fill seats, something the White Sox need desperately
Conforto for McCann…I’ve seen stupider trades.
That’s what I’m saying. That trade is stupid
I’m surprised MLBTR even bothered posting it here.
That three way trade is awful for the mets
It’s awful for the Yankees.
Trade is laughable. Guy definitely is a rays fan. Give up drew smyly for darnaud, Conforto and mason williams is a dream.