Offseason In Review: Arizona Diamondbacks
2014/03/offseason-in-review-arizona-diamondbacks-7.htmlInstead, the team added depth and stability by inking the veteran Arroyo to a low-downside, low-upside deal. … Acquired RHP Justin Choate and OF Todd Glaesmann from the Rays in exchange for RHP Heath Bell (to Rays) and LHP David Holmberg (to Reds).
Offseason In Review: Miami Marlins
2014/03/offseason-in-reivew-miami-marlins.htmlWhile Capps has a good deal of upside as a late-inning arm, it still seems a disappointing return for a player who once looked to be on his way to emerging as one of the National League's top young first basemen. … The Marlins made a series of small moves as they wait for their young core to reach the Major League level and climb out of the NL East cellar.
Offseason In Review: Pittsburgh Pirates
2014/03/offseason-in-review-pittsburgh-pirates-5.htmlThe possibility that Volquez could become another Liriano likely made Volquez more attractive to the Pirates than a more reliable but lower-upside pitcher like Chris Capuano. … After an inspiring playoff run in 2013, the Pirates accomplished little this winter, either on the trade market or through free agency, and instead will depend on their 2013 core to contend again in 2014.
Offseason In Review: Chicago White Sox
2014/03/offseason-in-review-chicago-white-sox.htmlAt $68MM, his contract defied my expectations by a good 25%, but it still leaves room for upside. … The White Sox made an early splash by signing a powerful 27-year-old Cuban first baseman, acquired a new center fielder, swapped their closer for a third base prospect, and tinkered with small-scale free agent signings.
Offseason In Review: Minnesota Twins
2014/03/offseason-in-review-minnesota-twins.htmlIn Nolasco, the Twins add a durable innings eater with some upside. … The Twins spent more money on free agency this offseason than they ever have in the past, but they received a devastating blow by losing a top prospect for the season as well.