Red Sox Notes: Bell, Beltre, Martin, Wakefield
2010/12/red-sox-notes-bell-beltre-martin-wakefield.htmlGiven the Bell-from-San Diego rumor noted earlier, you wonder if a Papelbon move is yet to come for the Red Sox this winter. … The increase in Adrian Gonzalez trade chatter is the biggest news out of Fenway Park today
Hindsight Is 2010: Our Top 15 Stories Of The Year
2010/12/hindsight-is-2010-our-top-15-stories-of-the-year.htmlBoth players will be back in pinstripes for a minimum of two years, leaving Yankees fans to wonder about Andy Pettitte. … Bryce Harper, the first overall pick in 2010, promises to bring his powerful bat to Nationals Park within a few years.
Possible Destinations: David Purcey
2011/04/possible-destinations-david-purcey.htmlThe Blue Jays expect to trade David Purcey within the next ten days, and while not every team has interest in adding a struggling reliever, some clubs may be intrigued by Purcey's successful 2010 season and wonder if he can repeat it. … Overall, Purcey induces more fly balls (48.5%) than ground balls (31.3%), so he could be a fit in a big ballpark like Citi Field or Petco Park.
Jack Of All Trades: Roger Maris
2011/05/jack-of-all-trades-roger-maris.htmlTo be sure, Maris was no one-hit wonder, having captured the 1960 AL MVP. … He was no park fluke.
The Key “Non-Moves” Of 2012
2012/12/the-key-non-moves-of-2012.htmlOne can't help but wonder, however, that the Reds might've gotten further than the NLDS if Chapman had been a…… You wonder if their close call in 2012 prompted their big move for 2013, as Tampa pulled the trigger earlier…
Free Agent Profile: James Loney
2013/11/free-agent-profile-james-loney.htmlFair or not, some teams might connect the two first basemen and wonder if Loney can maintain success outside of Tampa Bay. … Weighted Runs Created Plus (wRC+), which is park and league-adjusted, measures a player's total offensive value against the league average.