Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Glasnow, Goldschmidt, Harper
2016/05/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-glasnow-goldschmidt-harper.htmlNatsGM has a podcast interview with FiveThirtyEight writer Ben Lindbergh, the author of "The Only Rule Is It Has To Work," which details the experience Lindbergh and Baseball Prospectus' Sam Miller had running the baseball operations of an independent league team last year. … The Point Of Pittsburgh analyzes why the Pirates haven't yet promoted elite pitching prospect Tyler Glasnow and determines that their decision to wait, although painful now, will pay long-term dividends.
Seeking Producer For MLB Trade Rumors Podcast
2016/04/seeking-producer-for-mlb-trade-rumors-podcast.htmlIf you're interested and have relevant experience, please email mlbtrhelp@gmail.com explaining your qualifications and technical setup/process. … The MLB Trade Rumors Podcast has been going strong for over a year now.
Quick Hits: Opt-Outs, Hoover, Gutierrez, Arozarena, Braves
2016/04/jj-hoover-reds-closer.htmlBlair's stock is currently higher after Foltynewicz struggled in his Braves debut last season, but Bowman notes that Atlanta could also elect to keep Blair in Triple-A to gain more experience and delay the start of service time/arbitration clock. … Additionally, you can check out Swartz's offseason appearance on the MLBTR Podcast (although the focus of that discussion was on his arbitration projections).
Offseason In Review: Milwaukee Brewers
2016/03/offseason-in-review-milwaukee-brewers-8.htmlHe has limited experience in the high minors (and is currently dealing with an oblique strain), however, so he's unlikely to start the season in the bigs. … They also hired the youthful David Stearns (who recently appeared on the MLBTR Podcast) to be their new GM, with Doug Melvin moving into an advisory role.
MLBTR Originals
2016/03/mlbtr-originals-126.htmlMLBTR was on hand as Fister discussed his free agency experience and his reasons for signing with Houston. … On the latest edition of the MLBTR podcast, host Jeff Todd talked with Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News and analytics expert Bradley Woodrum.
NL Central Links: Cubs/Cards, Leake, Walden, Brewers
2016/02/jordan-walden-healthy-leake-cubs-cards.htmlMorosi spoke to both Ryan Theriot and Mark DeRosa -- two now-retired players that experienced both sides of the Cubs/Cardinals rivalry -- about what matchups between the two teams were like from a player perspective and about what it would mean for a player to be on a team that finally succeeds in bringing a World Series victory to the Cubs for the first time since 1908. … I don't know if that exceeds my expectations but we've certainly been busy." (Stearns was recently a guest on the MLBTR Podcast and offered more in-depth comments regarding that quest.) Manager Craig Counsell tells Haudricourt that center field is the most uncertain spot on the roster heading into Spring Training.
Brewers Notes: Attanasio, Lucroy, Garza, Braun
2016/01/brewers-notes-attanasio-lucroy-garza-braun.htmlRebuilding is "a little bit of a new experience" for Mark Attanasio, and while the Brewers principal owner tells Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that he wants his team to return to contention as soon as possible, he also wants to give his front office a fair amount of time to properly rebuild the roster. … For more on the Brewers, check out the most recent edition of the MLBTR Podcast, which features an interview with Milwaukee general manager David Stearns about the team's offseason moves, future plans and more.
NL Notes: Reds, CarGo, Torres, Phillies, Pirates
2016/01/nl-notes-reds-cargo-torres-phillies-pirates.htmlGM Matt Klentak spoke excitedly about the fresh perspective that Galdi can bring to the research and decision-making processes in Philadelphia based on his recent experience, writes MLB.com's Todd Zolecki, although it should also be noted that Galdi has a background in sports as well. … For Brewers fans (or fans of any club, for that matter) that missed today's MLBTR Podcast, Milwaukee GM David Stearns joined host Jeff Todd and discussed his team's continued pursuit of cost-controlled young talent, the club's farm system and young pieces for the 2016 rotation, as well as the recent comments from catcher Jonathan Lucroy implying that he'd be open to a trade.
East Notes: Ozuna, Gordon, Francoeur, Mets, O’s, Castro
2016/01/ozuna-gordon-marlins-francoeur.htmlAs Chad Jennings of the LoHud Yankees Blog writes, the newly-acquired infielder is still likely to spend most of his time at second, but his experience on the left side of the infield (almost entirely at short) could increase the team's roster flexibility. … Of course, as MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz explained in a recent podcast appearance (at about the 20-minute mark), Gordon's meager home run and RBI tallies limit his arb-earning upside despite his other big numbers.
MLBTR Originals
2016/01/mlbtr-originals-120.htmlThey discuss his experience covering new Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. … MLBTR’s Jeff Todd ran down the latest from around the league before being joined by Scott Merkin of MLB.com on this week's MLB Trade Rumors podcast.
MLBTR Podcast: Talking White Sox with Scott Merkin
2016/01/mlbtr-podcast-talking-white-sox-with-scott-merkin.htmlMLBTR's Jeff Todd runs down the latest from around the league before being joined by Scott Merkin of MLB.com to discuss his experience covering new Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. … Click here to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, and please leave a review! The podcast is also available via Stitcher at this link.
Blue Jays To Sign Wade LeBlanc
2015/12/blue-jays-sign-wade-leblanc.htmlBack in November, the hurler joined Jeff Todd on the MLB Trade Rumors podcast to talk about his experience in Asia and his desire to return to Major League Baseball. … The Blue Jays and left-hander Wade LeBlanc have reached agreement on a minor league pact, according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com (on Twitter).
Second Baseman Jose Miguel Fernandez Leaves Cuba, Seeks MLB Deal
2015/12/second-baseman-jose-fernandez-leaves-cuba.htmlBecause of his age and professional experience in Cuba's Serie Nacional, Fernandez will be exempt from international bonus pools and free to sign a Major League contract for any amount of years and dollars. … Last winter, Kiley McDaniel said on a Fangraphs podcast that Fernandez was being heavily guarded by police in Cuba after his failed attempt to defect.
2015-16 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
2015/11/2015-16-top-50-mlb-free-agents-with-predictions.htmlHis market will be similar to that of O'Day, perhaps with a boost for some teams due to his closing experience. … New to MLBTR? You can follow us on Twitter, download our free app for iOS and Android, listen to our podcast, and sign up for our free weekly newsletter.
Offseason Outlook: Colorado Rockies
2015/10/offseason-outlook-colorado-rockies-6.htmlWith that array of pitchers, which doesn't even consider the organizational depth options who have picked up big league experience in recent years, there's just not much reason to go blowing cash on a low-upside free agent arm. … Bridich obviously feels good about the youthful pitching he's already brought in, as he explained in his recent appearance on the MLBTR Podcast, and this approach could allow him to target more young pitching talent of the kind he believes can thrive under the organization's unique circumstances.
East Notes: Moncada, Zimmermann, Miller
2015/04/east-notes-moncada-zimmermann-miller.htmlMiller -- who discussed his free agent experience on a recent episode of the MLBTR Podcast -- has continued to dominate since joining the division-rival Yankees, including a lock-down 1 2/3 inning appearance last night at Baltimore. … Yoan Moncada made his debut in a Red Sox uniform yesterday, though it was not as publicized as the one he'll eventually make in the big leagues.
Poll: Where Will Hector Olivera Sign?
2015/03/poll-where-will-hector-olivera-sign.htmlUribe is a free agent next winter and could shift into a super utility role, as he has plenty of experience at shortstop and second base in the Majors as well. … Per MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez -- who discussed Olivera and other Cuban players with Jeff Todd on the MLBTR Podcast last month -- Olivera has received strong interest from the Dodgers, Braves, A's, Marlins, Padres and Giants.
Draft Links: Astros, Gordon, Howard, Top 5
2014/05/draft-links-astros-gordon-howard-top-5.htmlLaw began by sharing a great deal from his experience with the Blue Jays' front office, including the inner workings of a draft room, the unheralded successes of some area scouts and the change in decision-making processes as the draft progresses into the later rounds. … Law appeared with ESPN's Buster Olney on today's Baseball Tonight Podcast to discuss a host of draft-related topics (Law appears from the 23:00 mark to the 45:00 mark).
Odds and Ends: Lowe, Arroyo, Chacon
2008/06/odds-and-end-12-9.htmlJoe Saunders, originally drafted by the Phillies, had a bad experience (as he tells it). … ESPN's Keith Law joined the Drunk Jays Fans podcast to chat about the recent turmoil in Toronto.
Offseason In Review: Houston Astros
2013/03/offseason-in-review-houston-astros.htmlThe Astros parted with Wilton Lopez to acquire White with another decision that emphasizes youth over experience. … Luhnow told Keith Law on ESPN's Behind The Dish podcast that he’s ready to embrace the unpredictability of young players…
Quick Hits: Red Sox, Posey, Cano, Indians
2013/04/pirates-gm-neal-huntington-and-rays-gm-andrew-friedman-claim-that-their-decisions-to-leave-gerrit-cole-pirates-and-wil-myer.htmlMayo says the scouts he's spoken to can't blame Huntington for sending Cole to Triple-A Indianapolis, since Cole has very limited experience at that level. … The Giants have locked up catcher Buster Posey with an eight-year, $159MM extension, but in Keith Law's latest podcast for ESPN, Posey's agent, Jeff Berry of Creative Artist Agency (CAA), contemplates what might have happened if Posey and the Giants had decided to go year-to-year through the arbitration system.