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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Realmuto, Rays, Keuchel, Astros, Angels, Cards, D-backs

By Connor Byrne | December 23, 2018 at 4:40pm CDT

This week in baseball blogs…

  • Wander Rays explains why Tampa Bay should trade for J.T. Realmuto.
  • Chin Music Baseball evaluates potential landing spots for Dallas Keuchel.
  • Chipalatta lists the pluses and minuses of the Astros signing Michael Brantley.
  • Angels Avenue weighs in on the new additions to the Halos’ rotation.
  • The Fro Zone grades some of this winter’s major free-agent signings.
  • Cardinals Fan in Cubs Land takes a look at the Redbirds’ closer options in the wake of the Andrew Miller signing.
  • Sunrise Short Hops makes a case for the Diamondbacks to keep Zack Greinke into the summer.
  • Jays From the Couch is bullish on Toronto’s direction.
  • Rox Pile wonders if a new TV deal would help the Rockies re-sign Nolan Arenado.
  • Twins Daily argues Minnesota should extend Jake Odorizzi, not Kyle Gibson.
  • Bronx to Bushville believes the NL Central is “up for grabs.”
  • MLB & Fantasy Baseball Analyzed looks at the cost of great pitching over the past decade.
  • Tomahawk Take breaks down the best remaining outfield options for the Braves.
  • East Village Times regards Troy Tulowitzki as a fit for the Padres.
  • The Point of Pittsburgh evaluates Tulo and other potential shortstops for the Pirates.
  • District on Deck ranks the Nationals’ remaining needs.
  • Rising Apple names best- and worst-case scenarios for Zack Wheeler’s 2019 season.
  • Everything Bluebirds runs down some realistic starting pitching options for the Blue Jays.
  • Mets Critic notes that everyday catchers are becoming less common.
  • Through The Fence Baseball observes some of the game’s changing trends.
  • The Dugout Online spotlights three starters the Pirates could acquire.
  • Call to the Pen (links: 1, 2) focuses on the Phillies’ bullpen, and sees some quality relievers the Yankees could sign.
  • Reviewing The Brew ranks the five most untouchable Brewers prospects in trade discussions this offseason.
  • Prospect Universe analyzes some of the Angels’ top prospects.
  • The Runner Sports (links: 1, 2, 3) asks if Didi Gregorius’ spot on the Yankees will be in jeopardy if they sign Manny Machado; highlights which Twins would be the saddest to part with; and profiles Alex Bregman’s “offseason posse.”
  • Statsswipe examines Ryan Braun’s Hall of Fame case.
  • Rotisserie Duck offers thoughts on several potential Hall of Famers.
  • Pinstriped Prospects hopes the Yankees give Tyler Wade a chance to establish himself in the majors.
  • Foul Territory (podcast) discusses a few recent signings and other topics.
  • SportsRadio 94 WIP (podcast) discusses which Phillie has had the best season since 2000.
  • Mets Daddy shares a Mets Christmas story.

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  1. Sk8rboi

    12 months ago

    Catchers are a dime a dozen. Blake Swihart is a cheaper option that JTR and I believe with proper playing time he would easily put up production that is in line with a league above-average catcher.

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    • driftcat28

      12 months ago

      Well That’s just silly

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    • Mjm117

      12 months ago

      Silly and ridiculous.

      JTR isn’t even expensive compared to his production.

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  2. Syndergaarden Cop

    12 months ago

    Arenado is overrated and needs Coors.

    Career splits:
    Home: .320/.374/.609/.984
    Away: 263/.318/.469/.787

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    • shortytallz

      12 months ago

      Never go for the Colo-inflated

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      • buzzler

        12 months ago

        Ya look at tulo he is a prime example. Injuries didn’t help him by any means but he was still average at best with the bat, was good in the dirt tho have to give him that

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    • metseventually

      12 months ago

      This.

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    • Syndergaarden Cop

      12 months ago

      facts don’t lie. but losers will still downvote

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      • xabial

        12 months ago

        Says the loser who said he downvotes all my posts without reading them based on “principle”

        “Principle” of what? Thread inactivity? Hypocrite

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        • Syndergaarden Cop

          12 months ago

          lol troglodyte xababy just doesnt stop. think ill keep stringing you along for a bit while you have minimal comic relief value

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      • tad2b13

        12 months ago

        Facts shouldn’t get down votes, but selective stats should. Maybe not look at BA so much, and include park adjusted stats in your assessment. Arenado plays in the NL West where 3 of the 4 other parks in the division are not hitter friendly..

        And apparently you fail to realize that 263/.318/.469/.787 is actually pretty decent for road stats. His park adjusted stats, OPS+ and wRC+ are way above average, 121, and 118.

        Almost all guys hit better at home. You have to wonder about someone when they think a guy that that plays elite defense, has well above average park-adjusted stats, and has close to an .800 OPS, on the road in a lot pitcher’s parks, isn’t very good.

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        • Syndergaarden Cop

          12 months ago

          You have to wonder about someone who equates “overrated” to “isn’t very good.”

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        • tad2b13

          12 months ago

          What happen to those facts? Now it’s about semantics huh? Sorry, I guess I should have said you have to wonder about someone when they think a guy that that plays elite defense, has well above average park-adjusted stats, and has close to an .800 OPS, on the road in a lot pitcher’s parks, is not exceptional, but just good.

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        • Curtis Beale

          12 months ago

          Check out Jose Altuve home/road splits. If he could play all his games on the road, he would be touted for best player ever.

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        • tad2b13

          12 months ago

          Home/road splits are statistically unreliable. There are too many small samples from too many varying situations. Why does Mike Trout hit better in Citi Field and Petco Park, noted pitcher’s parks than he does in hitter’s parks like Minute Maid, Great American, and Citizens Bank? Home/road splits within the division are more reliable, but why not just use park-adjusted stats like OPS+ and wRC+?

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  3. PickleRiccck

    12 months ago

    Hey wait a minute. I forgot to tell you guys where Bryce Harper signed. Whoops. Guess you’ll be surprised when you read the news that will be announced after the holidays. January 2nd.

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    • shortytallz

      12 months ago

      White Sox fans will be so happy.

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    • xabial

      12 months ago

      But my christmas is on January 7

      You sure Bryce won’t sign past January 7th? ;-)

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      • MetsYankeesRedSox

        12 months ago

        YANKEES!!

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        • Slevin

          12 months ago

          GIANTS!!

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        • nymetsking

          12 months ago

          MARLINS!!

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  4. yankees500

    12 months ago

    Everyone go read the Frozone article. Doesn’t it sound like it was written by a 10 year old?

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    • Michael Chaney

      12 months ago

      I wouldn’t necessarily say that, but he wrote that he wouldn’t have given McCutchen more than one year and $10-11 million, which is a fairly bad take.

      I wrote articles for sites like that when I was 16 though, so it’s not like the next Ken Rosenthal is writing any of those pieces. I’m not sure if I want to go back and reread things I used to write anyway.

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      • jbigz12

        12 months ago

        The guy who wrote that article is at least 40 by the looks of his profile pic…. He seems to fundamentally not understand FA in baseball. If he signed these guys to the kinds of deals he likes he wouldn’t sign anyone because that’s far below market value.

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  5. Brave in nebraska

    12 months ago

    Gonna be nice here soon when Arenado is the starting 3rd baseman for the Braves. I hope Donaldson plays well enough to garner another deal with the Braves after this season. Maybe beat Arenado out of the future plans.

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    • Syndergaarden Cop

      12 months ago

      I’m a Braves fan, an don’t want him. Would much rather have Rendon instead.

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  6. Phillies2017

    12 months ago

    I think they should make it a rule that you need to fill your ballot. It’s ludicrous to think that there aren’t at least ten guys on this ballot deserving of the HOF.
    Not that my opinion matters but my ballot would be:
    1.) Doc
    2.) Mariano
    3.) Edgar
    4.) McGriff
    5.) Bonds
    6.) Mussina
    7.) Clemens
    8.) Walker
    9.) Manny
    10.) Rolen

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    • TrimReaper

      12 months ago

      It’s ludicrous that the BBWAA still has the power to vote. Now that we know they, as a group in-general, vote based on feelings over fact means they are doing a disservice to the candidates, Cooperstown and the fans. Time to rip the vote away from the PED protecting hypocrites.

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      • jjd002

        12 months ago

        Who do you propose do the voting? The only people worse at voting than the players are the fans. The writers are the best people to be voting.

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        • JDGoat

          12 months ago

          Tony Larussa just shown lifelong baseball men can’t be trusted either…

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    • Bubba

      12 months ago

      Manny, Clemens, Bonds for the obvious. Rolen ?? Messina why because he pitched in NY? Gooden you have to do it a long time not 4 years.

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      • MWeller77

        12 months ago

        I might be wrong, but I think he meant Halliday, not Gooden.

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      • MetsYankeesRedSox

        12 months ago

        How does Loggins feel about Messina?

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    • DodgerBear

      12 months ago

      Remove Bonds, Clemens, and Manny. Then we can talk.

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  7. CLKR

    12 months ago

    No way should the Twins extend either Odorizzi or Gibson, just trade both now, or later at the deadline. Besides, I’m pretty sure they both could bring back a decent return (especially Gibson) considering how starved the league is for quality starting pitching.

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  8. ThatBallwasBryzzoed

    12 months ago

    Ryan Braun is not a hall of Famer.

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    • baseballpun

      12 months ago

      Even if he wasn’t a cheating a**.

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      • DodgerBear

        12 months ago

        Matt Kemp deserved that award, even before knowledge of Braun’s PED use

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    • Michael Chaney

      12 months ago

      Yeah and I don’t really even think it’s close either

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  9. He was traded thata way.

    12 months ago

    Padres should sign Tulowitzski. Idc who they sign long as it means getting rid of pirela.

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  10. doxiedevil

    12 months ago

    Andruw Jones should get into the HOF one day. Think Jim Kaat should be in also.

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  11. buzzler

    12 months ago

    Ya look at tulo he is a prime example. Injuries didn’t help him by any means but he was still average at best with the bat, was good in the dirt tho have to give him that

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    • MWeller77

      12 months ago

      Tulo: average with the bat, but rave reviews in the dirt

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  12. Edward Kohne

    12 months ago

    15 articles and not a single quote or cited one of many sites, blogs and newspapers that cover the Reds to hear their side of the story about one of the blockbuster trades of the offseasons. Congrats guys!

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    • MWeller77

      12 months ago

      They did devote an entire post to “Reaction & Analysis: The Dodgers/Reds Trade,” but hey, don’t let that stop you from writing critiques of a free site staffed by people who are unfailingly nice in their interactions with the readers

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  13. Edward Kohne

    12 months ago

    Oh sure they did. But, do You see within their ‘sources’ a single freaking Reds’ beat writer, blog or site, You know, people who actually know the team?. Of course not. But hey, don’t let the facts hit you. I Guess since it’s a free site they couldnt afford to quote a Reds’ expert just a Dodgers’.

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    • MetsYankeesRedSox

      12 months ago

      Then don’t come here.

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