Top 50 MLB Trade Candidates
2018/06/top-50-mlb-trade-candidates.htmlJustin Smoak, 1B, Blue Jays; Yangervis Solarte, INF & Blue Jays; <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos, OF, Tigers: These players are all putting up good numbers for middling teams, but come with affordable future control. … Wilson Ramos, C, Rays: The Buffalo is swinging the stick nearly as well as he did in a 2016 season that seemed destined to end in a big free-agent pay<strong>daystrong> until he was felled by an ACL tear.
Offseason In Review: Texas Rangers
2018/04/offseason-in-review-texas-rangers-8.htmlTexas seemed like a logical fit for a backstop like Alex Avila or Chris Iannetta, who each signed for about $4MM annually, but they passed to stick with in-house options and dealt away one minor league depth piece (Brett <strong>Nicholasstrong>) shortly after Opening <strong>Daystrong>. … The Rangers entered the 2017-18 offseason with holes up and down their roster --particularly on the pitching staff -- and a sizable gap between their overall talent level and that of the division-winning, World Series champion Astros.
Minor MLB Transactions: 3/13/18
2018/03/minor-mlb-transactions-31318.htmlBackstop Brett <strong>Nicholasstrong> is back in camp with the Rangers after clearing waivers and being outrighted, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News tweets. … We'll track the <strong>daystrong>'s minor moves with this post:
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: JDM, Moose, Lincecum, Cards, O’s, Tribe
2018/03/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-jdm-moose-lincecum-cards-os-tribe.htmlKnow Hitter has a series on 132 players who could be traded in 2018, including Raisel Iglesias and <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos. … District On Deck projects the Nationals' Opening <strong>Daystrong> roster.
AL Notes: Rays Trades, Pineda, Rangers
2018/02/rays-trade-rumors-jake-odorizzi-alex-colome-corey-dickerson.htmlBrett <strong>Nicholasstrong> is the front-runner at this time, Wilson notes, though Juan Centeno, Jose Trevino and non-roster invitees Curt Casali and Mike Ohlman are all in the mix as well. … Even though they've traded Evan Longoria, more moves should be expected for the Rays before Opening <strong>Daystrong>, writes Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.
Minor MLB Transactions: 1/9/18
2018/01/minor-mlb-transactions-1918.htmlRobinson Chirinos is slated to handle the bulk of the Rangers' catching duties, but Ohlman will vie for a backup gig along with Juan Centeno, Brett <strong>Nicholasstrong> and Jose Trevino. … We'll track the <strong>daystrong>'s minor transactions in this post:
AL Rumors: Jays, Lynn, Rangers, Cashner, Tigers, Orioles, Machado
2018/01/al-rumors-jays-lynn-rangers-cashner-tigers-orioles-machado.htmlEarlier this week, Tigers general manager Al Avila discussed the futures of shortstop Jose Iglesias, third baseman/outfielder <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos and catcher James McCann with Dan Dickerson and Pat Caputo on 97.1’s The Ticket (via Katie Strang of The Athletic; subscription required and strongly recommended). … And general manager Ross Atkins suggested to Davidi and other reporters Satur<strong>daystrong> that the Jays aren't yet satisfied with their their outfield or starting pitching, adding that they "could go several directions" for help.
Top 60 Remaining Offseason Trade Candidates
2017/12/top-trade-candidates-offseason-2017-18.html<strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos, 3B/OF, Tigers: Despite somewhat surprising extension talks, it still seems possible that Castellanos could be parted with. … Zack Greinke & Patrick Corbin, Diamondbacks: Arizona needs to free up payroll space if it is to make other moves, and both of these hurlers have come up in recent <strong>daystrong>s.
Offseason Outlook: Detroit Tigers
2017/10/offseason-outlook-detroit-tigers-8.html<strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos showed interesting power and some upside in his batted-ball profile, but his defense was a disaster both at third base and especially in right field. … The trade of Cameron Maybin on the first <strong>daystrong> of the 2016-17 offseason pointed toward the former of those two options, but it wasn't until this past July that the Tigers emphatically made their organizational overhaul a reality.
Poll: Can The Tigers Move Nicholas Castellanos?
2017/10/can-the-tigers-move-<strong>nicholasstrong>-castellanos.htmlOne player who survived the fire sale, despite clearing revocable trade waivers, was former top prospect <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos. … On the final <strong>daystrong> of August, they doubled down on their rebuild by moving the large contracts of Verlander and outfielder Justin Upton in exchange for minor leaguers.
Andrew Cashner Won’t Be Ready For Opening Day
2017/03/andrew-cashner-suffers-setback-may-not-be-ready-for-opening-<strong>daystrong>.htmlBeyond that, the Rangers saw their catching depth take a hit, as Brett <strong>Nicholasstrong> will require surgery to repair a torn meniscus and be sidelined into April (Twitter link via MLB.com's T.R. … TO<strong>DAYstrong>: The Rangers may hold off on acquiring a starter due to Cashner's relative progress, Sullivan writes.
Rangers Content With Current Catching Situation
2016/03/texas-rangers-content-current-catching-situation.htmlBut, aside from Bobby Wilson, Chris Gimenez, and Michael McKenry, Sullivan notes that 2010 sixth-round pick Brett <strong>Nicholasstrong> has looked strong in camp and could also find his way on to the roster. … On Sun<strong>daystrong>, Texas GM Jon Daniels indicated that he will not be adding another catcher between now and Opening <strong>Daystrong>, as T.R.