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This week in baseball blogs…

• Fish Stripes explores a potential Marlins-Braves trade involving Christian Yelich and J.T. Realmuto.
• Everything Bluebirds ponders whether the Blue Jays should give up a haul for Yelich.
• Chin Music Baseball ranks Yu Darvish‘s top five potential landing spots.
• Pirates Breakdown wonders how effective the Bucs’ rotation will be without Gerrit Cole.
• STL Hat Trick argues that the Cardinals should steer clear of Mike Moustakas.
• The Point of Pittsburgh has developed an algorithm to incorporate minor league stats for hitters and pitchers onto the 20-80 scouting scale.
• Good Fundies and Mets Daddy respond to the team’s reunion with Jay Bruce.
• Camden Depot looks at a potential contract extension for Jonathan Schoop.
• FSH Baseball has high hopes for new Mariners center fielder Dee Gordon.
• The Runner Sports (links: 1, 2, 3) opines that the Yankees shouldn’t sign Darvish, reacts to the Twins’ hiring of Justin Morneau as a special assistant, and profiles Astros prospect J.J. Matijevic.
• Medium sees Jonathan Lucroy as a worthwhile target for the Blue Jays.
• The Giants Cove is impressed with the Padres’ hiring of longtime FanGraphs guru Dave Cameron.
• Bronx To Bushville explains why the Brewers’ quiet offseason could pay off later.
• The Sports Tank isn’t thrilled with the offseason the Red Sox are having.
• East Village Times highlights the best and worst of the A.J. Preller era in San Diego.
• The Loop Sports would like to see the Cubs give Mike Montgomery a real chance to start.
• Blue Jays Beat takes an in-depth look at the newest member of the team, Yangervis Solarte.
• District On Deck names five Scott Boras clients to watch for the Nationals.
• Off The Bench regards A’s first baseman Matt Olson as the game’s least predictable player.
• Call to the Pen focuses on the Phillies’ pitching plans.
• Pinstriped Prospects recaps the Yankees’ offseason to this point and writes about some potential moves they could still make.
• 216Stitches believes MLB teams could hurt themselves by slow playing the market.
• Believeland Ball finds the perfect everyday lineup for the Cleveland Indians in 2018.
• Rox Pile hopes Rockies first base prospect Ryan McMahon bursts on the scene in Cody Bellinger-esque fashion.
• Jays From the Couch remains bullish on Devon Travis.
• The K Zone chats with Brewers pitching prospect Corbin Burnes.
• Real McCoy Minor News profiles Indians prospects Logan Ice and Triston McKenzie.
• Notes from the Sally previews the 2018 Delmarva Shorebirds, the Orioles’ South Atlantic League affiliates.
• Clubhouse Corner‘s Bernie Pleskoff offers his Arizona Spring Training Guide.
• BP Toronto encourages Blue Jays fans to embrace the uncertainty of the offseason.
• DiNardo’s Dugout answers listeners’ questions via Facebook Live and discusses the Bruce signing.
• Nyrdcast shares its updated MLB Prospect Ranking Tracker.
• NY Yankees Digest examines the club’s chances of making the playoffs and winning the World Series in 2018.
• Jays Journal lists five under-the-radar Toronto prospects to watch in 2018.
• Rotisserie Duck uses defense-independent pitching statistics to evaluate several hurlers.
• Dodgers Way has an idea on how the franchise could honor a pair of its Hall of Famers.

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• Jays From the Couch and BP Toronto each explore an extension for Josh Donaldson.
• Chin Music Baseball regards the Padres as an odd fit for Eric Hosmer.
• East Village Times sees Lorenzo Cain as a better target than Hosmer for the Pads.
• The Redbird Daily wants the Cardinals to pass on Hosmer in favor of Logan Morrison.
• 216Stitches analyzes this winter’s class of free agent outfielders.
• Twins Daily ranks Minnesota’s best assets.
• Underthought criticizes Marlins ownership for breaking up an elite outfield.
• The Runner Sports (links: 1, 2) looks at a potential Manny Machado acquisition for the Yankees. TRS also profiles a pair of potential two-way players for the Astros.
• Reviewing The Brew‘s writers discuss an ideal future outfield alignment for the Brewers.
• The Point of Pittsburgh compares the Pirate careers of Barry Bonds and Andrew McCutchen during their team-controlled years.
• Righteous Shift is holding out hope that Indians third baseman Yandy Diaz‘s power will come around in 2018.
• The Loop Sports reacts to the White Sox’s Joakim Soria and Luis Availan acquisitions.
• Big Three Sports writes about the adjustments Byron Buxton made at the plate last season.
• The K Zone is bullish on Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes.
• Camden Depot challenges the notion that Orioles owner Peter Angelos is cheap.
• Pinstriped Prospects examines the state of the Yankees’ 25-man roster.
• Blue Jays Beat wonders if the club should trade Devon Travis.
• Sports Talk Philly and Call to the Pen each focus on the Phillies’ lineup.
• Pirates Breakdown explains how the Pirates could hit for more power next season.
• Rox Pile names 18 things for the Rockies to look forward to in 2018.
• District On Deck makes five Nationals predictions for 2018.
• Jays Journal lists 12 Toronto predictions for this year.
• NY Yankees Digest offers some predictions for the Bronx Bombers.
• Kennedy’s Commentary addresses the lack of veteran free agent signings this winter.
• DiNardo’s Dugout (podcast) covers topics including the slow-moving offseason and the Rockies’ acquisitions.
• Mets Daddy argues that Johan Santana doesn’t merit Hall of Fame enshrinement.
• Everything Bluebirds previews Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki‘s season.
• Dodgers Way forecasts salaries for the team’ arbitration-eligible players.
• The Giants Cove criticizes the club for “a one-dimensional approach to roster building” in recent years.
• Rotisserie Duck pays tribute to the former major leaguers who passed away in 2017.
• Chris Zantow remembers former major league player and coach Rob Picciolo, who died this week.

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• Twins Daily asks what Minnesota should do if it fails to sign Yu Darvish.
• Pirates Breakdown wonders if Gerrit Cole has lived up to the hype since going No. 1 overall in the 2011 draft.
• STL Hat Trick doesn’t see Eric Hosmer and the Cardinals as a logical match.
• Chin Music Baseball examines possible fits for Jackie Bradley Jr. if the Red Sox trade him.
• 216Stitches puts together a Brewers-Rays trade centering on Chris Archer.
• District On Deck grades Nationals GM Mike Rizzo’s 10 best free agent signings.
• Jays From the Couch regards Cardinals outfielder Randal Grichuk as a logical trade target for Toronto.
• Call to the Pen sees potential for a Phillies-Royals trade.
• Think Blue Planning Committee projects the Dodgers’ 25-man roster for 2018.
• NY Yankees Digest assesses the team’s rotation.
• Jays Journal wants the club to go after Marlins righty Dan Straily.
• The Point of Pittsburgh runs a thought experiment on starting the Pirates from scratch with a $120MM budget
• East Village Times hopes Manny Machado joins the Padres as a free agent next winter.
• Off The Bench ranks the National League managers.
• The First Out At Third offers a 2018 projection for new Brewers hurler Jhoulys Chacin.
• Camden Depot isn’t too pleased with the Orioles’ offseason.
• Sports Talk Philly explains why 2018 will be a crucial year for the Phillies.
• Everything Bluebirds doesn’t see the Blue Jays trading Roberto Osuna anytime soon.
• Notes From the Sally previews the 2018 Augusta GreenJackets, the Giants’ South Atlantic League affiliate.
• Clubhouse Corner focuses on some of the key offseason storylines to date.
• Underthought takes a look at some theories and research regarding lineup construction.
• The Runner Sports (links: 1, 2, 3) addresses how the Twins must handle the Miguel Sano situation; names third basemen the Yankees could attempt to acquire; and notes that the Astros could swipe the Rangers’ Triple-A affiliate.
• Rotisserie Duck highlights some of the notable contracts given to relievers this winter.
• Dodgers Way encourages LA fans to trust the team’s front office.
• The K Zone and Ladodgerreport each share pieces on Matt Kemp.
• DiNardo’s Dugout (podcast) provides New Year’s resolutions for many teams and players.
• Reviewing the Brew looks back on the Brewers’ acquisition of Zack Greinke.
• Mets Daddy argues that Hideki Matsui deserves more Cooperstown consideration.
• Pinstriped Prospects profiles young Yankees righty Jhony Brito.

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This week in baseball blogs…

• Underthought and The Giants Cove react to the Evan Longoria trade.
• Outfield Fly Rule comes up with a few trades involving Julio Teheran.
• East Village Times focuses on a potential Christian Yelich acquisition for the Padres.
• Jays Journal would put together a package built around top shortstop prospect Bo Bichette for Yelich.
• Chin Music Baseball lists five teams that still have plenty of work left to do this offseason.
• The K Zone finds that taking a two-year average is the best bet when it comes to predicting most stats.
• Call to the Pen looks into a couple Phillies rumors.
• Camden Depot highlights some of Manny Machado‘s best defensive plays.
• Keith’s Mustache rips Mets ownership.
• FSH Baseball thinks newly signed Mariners reliever Juan Nicasio still has some untapped potential.
• Diehardnyy names candidates to be the Yankees’ Opening Day third baseman next season.
• Big Three Sports analyzes Brewers lefty Josh Hader, whose role for 2018 is uncertain.
• The Loop Sports highlights some under-the-radar free agents who could benefit from joining the White Sox and working with highly regarded pitching coach Don Cooper.
• BP Toronto explores trade scenarios involving Blue Jays DH Kendrys Morales.
• Clubhouse Corner‘s Bernie Pleskoff unveils his top 32 prospects heading into next year.
• Twins Daily zeroes in on Rays who could be logical trade targets for Minnesota.
• DiNardo’s Dugout (podcast) discusses a possible Gerrit Cole trade to the Yankees, how Derek Jeter & Co. are handling the Marlins, and what the Baseball Advanced Media money means for MLB teams and future free agency.
• The Runner Sports has a Christmas wish list for members of the Astros.
• The Point of Pittsburgh shares a Festivus-themed Pirates piece.
• Mets Daddy is pleased about Omar Minaya’s return to the organization.
• The First Out At Third explains why the Brewers brought back Yovani Gallardo.
• Rotisserie Duck weighs in on the 2018 Hall of Fame ballot.
• District On Deck predicts the Nationals’ 2018 bench.
• Everything Bluebirds doesn’t mind the Blue Jays’ patient offseason approach.
• Good Fundies details the Mets’ rocky acquisition of the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs.

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• Chin Music Baseball ranks the top five trade destinations for Manny Machado.
• Camden Depot makes cases for and against the Orioles trading Machado.
• Fish Stripes weighs the pros and cons of a Christian Yelich trade for Miami.
• The Point of Pittsburgh wonders whether the Pirates should make a run in 2018 with Gerrit Cole or trade him now.
• Pirates Breakdown tries to find the best fit in a Cole trade.
• The Runner Sports (links: 1, 2, 3) looks at Cole and other starting pitchers the Yankees could acquire, responds to the Astros’ addition of Hector Rondon, and evaluates the Twins’ signing of Fernando Rodney.
• STL Hat Trick and Nyrdcast offer pieces on new Cardinal Marcell Ozuna.
• District On Deck forecasts the Bryce Harper sweepstakes that could take place in a year.
• The Sports Tank believes the Red Sox must attempt to sign both J.D. Martinez and Eric Hosmer.
• Outfield Fly Rule analyzes this weekend’s Braves-Dodgers trade.
• The Loop Sports projects the Cubs’ 2018 pitching staff in the wake of their recent moves.
• Good Fundies and Mets Daddy react to the signing of Anthony Swarzak.
• Kennedy’s Commentary argues that long-term contracts are bad for baseball.
• Jays From the Couch explains how Toronto can contend in 2018 without mortgaging its future.
• Pinstriped Prospects details how Jacoby Ellsbury‘s presence could hurt the Yankees’ farm system.
• Collegiate Baseball Scouting Network interviews MLB.com prospect guru Jim Callis about two-way players and 2018 draft prospects.
• The 3rd Man In profiles and talks with left-handed pitching prospect Ryan Weathers, the son of former major leaguer David Weathers and a potential top 10 pick in next year’s draft.
• World Series Dreaming contends that the Cubs are in an enviable position from a payroll standpoint.
• Reviewing the Brew writes a letter to Santa from Brewers general manager David Stearns.
• The Giants Cove doesn’t have much hope for the club heading into next season.
• Think Blue Planning Committee assembles a Dodgers All-Prospect bullpen.
• Baseball Essential says it’s time for a couple AL East teams to rebuild.
• Diehardnyy asks if the Yankees should pursue a trade for Josh Harrison.
• Jays Journal isn’t encouraged by Toronto’s offseason thus far.
• Call to the Pen could see the division-rival Phillies and Mets lining up as trade partners.
• Bat Flips & Nerds breaks down the players coming over from Japan this winter (besides Shohei Ohtani).
• The K Zone points out that pitchers tend to post worse results upon switching from the NL to the AL.
• DiNardo’s Dugout (podcast) discusses their trip to the Winter Meetings and some of the key moves made during the festivities.
• North Shore Nine (podcast) was also on hand at the meetings, and chats about various Pirates rumors.
• Bronx to Bushville (links: 1, 2) focuses on the Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton acquisition.
• Everything Bluebirds highlights a few Blue Jays prospects who could be in for bounce-back years in 2018.
• The First Out At Third revisits their 2017 bold predictions for the Brewers.
• Rotisserie Duck names some highly touted 1990s prospects who didn’t pan out in the majors.

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This week in baseball blogs…

• The K Zone, Pinstriped Prospects (links: 1, 2) Jays Journal and Good Fundies react to the Giancarlo Stanton trade.
• District On Deck argues that Yu Darvish wouldn’t be a worthwhile investment for the Nationals.
• 216Stitches analyzes this winter’s class of free agent infielders.
• The Loop Sports is bullish on the Cubs’ signing of Tyler Chatwood.
• BASEBALLDOCS wonders if the Orioles would be able to trade Manny Machado and still compete in 2018.
• DiNardo’s Dugout (podcast) discusses Chatwood, Machado, and weighs signing J.D. Martinez versus trading for Stanton.
• BP Toronto interviews Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro about relationships with the media and the difference between traditional and digital media.
• Sports Talk Philly previews the Winter Meetings from the Phillies’ perspective.
• Blue Jays Beat profiles free agent Alex Cobb.
• The First Out At Third names free agent targets for the Brewers.
• Big Three Sports has some concerns about Starling Marte.
• Clutchlings talks with Blue Jays assistant general manager Andrew Tinnish about the team’s international signings this year.
• Shellshocked (podcast) talks prospects and potential acquisitions for the Braves.
• Off The Bench believes signing Danny Valencia would make more sense for the Red Sox than splurging on Eric Hosmer.
• Call to the Pen writes about young Phillies J.P. Crawford, Jorge Alfaro and Scott Kingery.
• Reviewing the Brew sees the Brewers and Royals as potential trade partners.
• Pirates Breakdown doesn’t regard free agent Jaime Garcia as a logical target for the Bucs.
• World Series Dreaming focuses on some potential Cubs moves.
• The Runner Sports (links: 1, 2, 3) wonders how the Twins will respond to the Stanton and Shohei Ohtani moves from AL rivals, doesn’t see a Kyle Schwarber-Yankees match, and profiles an Astros prospect.
• Everything Bluebirds thinks the Blue Jays should consider swinging a deal for Nick Markakis.
• Know Hitter is pleased with the Tigers’ Leonys Martin signing.
• Clubhouse Corner highlights American League prospects on the cusp of the major leagues.
• Real McCoy Minor News offers updates on some Dominican Winter League notables.
• The Point of Pittsburgh believes that Tyler Glasnow‘s struggles could be fixed if both sides stopped being stubborn on pitching philosophies.
• Jays From the Couch is optimistic about Toronto’s Aledmys Diaz acquisition.
• Musings Of A Baseball Addict makes a Hall of Fame case for Billy Wagner.
• East Atlantic Look hopes Tim Lincecum returns to the big leagues.
• A’s Farm runs down the organization’s minor league coaching staff for 2018.

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This week in baseball blogs…

• BP Toronto explains why we should stop thinking we know what Shohei Ohtani wants.
• The Loop Sports examines Jose Abreu‘s trade candidacy.
• Think Blue Planning Committee asks if the Dodgers really need to trade Yasmani Grandal.
• Jays Journal examines a potential Jake Arrieta signing for Toronto.
• Everything Bluebirds predicts free agency won’t go nearly as well for Jay Bruce as the outfielder hopes.
• Cub Sessions lists potential trade targets for the North Siders.
• BASEBALLDOCS names the Rays’ top trade chips.
• District On Deck sees potential for a Rays-Nationals blockbuster.
• The Point of Pittsburgh believes it’s time for the Pirates to officially move on from Jung-ho Kang.
• The Runner Sports (links: 1, 2) reacts to the Yankees’ hiring of Aaron Boone and profiles AL MVP Jose Altuve.
• Big Three Sports tries to get the Giants back to the playoffs with Ohtani and Giancarlo Stanton acquisitions.
• The Redbird Daily wants the Cardinals to pursue free agent reliever Tommy Hunter.
• East Atlantic Look predicts the fates of some of the game’s best free agents and trade chips.
• Angelswin.com (links: 1, 2) shares the last two segments of its extensive offseason primer for the Halos.
• Call to the Pen focuses on the Phillies’ approach heading into the Winter Meetings.
• Underthought uses the WAR leaderboards to gauge whether teams hold on to their elite talent.
• Jays From the Couch posits that Toronto will need to be aggressive this offseason in order to push for a playoff spot in 2018.
• Pirates Breakdown talks with Rob Friedman – aka @pitchingninja; check out his pitching GIFs here – about one small change that may end up as the next big fad in pitching.
• Camden Depot puts together an Orioles-Marlins trade centering on Stanton.
• LegendsOnDeck.com lists the pros and cons of trading for Stanton.
• DiNardo’s Dugout (podcast) discusses offseason needs for the World Series representatives – the Astros and Dodgers – and potential landing spots for Ohtani and Stanton.
• Good Fundies wonders if Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo can cure his strikeout problems.
• Off The Bench highlights notable relievers who had control issues in 2017.
• Clubhouse Corner‘s Bernie Pleskoff offers his scouting reports for players on his All-Arizona Fall League Team.
• Mets Daddy isn’t pleased with the team’s first-round picks under general manager Sandy Alderson.
• Sports Talk Philly says Scott Rolen should be a Hall of Famer.
• North Shore Nine (podcast) weighs in on a few Pirates matters, including Kang and Ohtani.
• Keith’s Mustache hopes the Mets bring back Jose Reyes.
• Real McCoy Minor News spotlights Marlins outfield prospect Thomas Jones.
• The K Zone interviews Diamondbacks pitching prospect Jon Duplantier.
• Pinstriped Prospects (links: 1, 2) lists prospects the Yankees could lose in the Rule 5 draft.
• Jays Journal writes about Marcus Stroman‘s unhappiness with Toronto’s decision to non-tender Ryan Goins.

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This week in baseball blogs…

• New York Yankees Digest looks into a potential Giancarlo Stanton trade between the Yanks and Marlins.
• Pirates Breakdown lines up a Bucs-Twins trade involving Gerrit Cole.
• BASEBALLDOCS names blockbuster moves the Cardinals could make at the Winter Meetings.
• Reviewing the Brew sees an opportunity for a Brewers-Cubs trade.
• BP Toronto says Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins’ hands are tied by Shohei Ohtani.
• Motor City Bengals wants the Tigers to sign Kevin Maitan.
• District On Deck lists six players the Nationals could trade this winter.
• Mets Daddy doesn’t believe the club will end up with Ohtani.
• The Point of Pittsburgh likes Anthony Swarzak as a possible free agent pickup for the Pirates
• Jays From the Couch hopes Toronto passes on Eduardo Nunez.
• The Loop Sports grades Kyle Hendricks‘ season.
• The Runner Sports asks whether the Yankees will move any of Starlin Castro, Jacoby Ellsbury or Chase Headley. TRS also reacts to this week’s Astros-A’s trade.
• Angelswin.com (links: 1, 2) submits the next two parts of its offseason primer.
• Fish Stripes explains how the Marlins’ acquisition of Garrett Cooper could affect Justin Bour‘s future with the team.
• Everything Bluebirds regards Lorenzo Cain as a good fit for the Blue Jays.
• Mets Mind doesn’t think bullpenning would work for the club in 2018.
• Clubhouse Corner‘s Bernie Pleskoff shares Arizona Fall League scouting reports on T.J. Zeuch, Monte Harrison, Nicky Lopez, Sandy Alcantara, Mitch Keller and Alex Jackson.
• Real McCoy Minor News highlights the performances of four AFL participants.
• The First Out At Third reviews 2017 projections for the Brewers’ pitchers.
• The K Zone interviews Dodgers outfielder Tim Locastro.
• Pinstriped Prospects talks with young Yankees righty Brian Keller.
• Call to the Pen focuses on the Phillies’ 40-man roster decisions.
• DiNardo’s Dugout (podcast) discusses the Braves’ punishment and the Hall of Fame.
• Clutchlings writes about the PED suspensions given to Blue Jays prospects this week.
• Rotisserie Duck assembles a 2017 Win Shares all-star team.
• Sports Talk Philly evaluates seven former Phillies’ 2018 Hall of Fame chances.
• Jays Journal notes that the Blue Jays have plenty of ties to this year’s HOF ballot.
• Notes from the Sally looks back at the 2015 South Atlantic League.

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This week in baseball blogs:

• 216Stitches analyzes this winter’s class of free agent starting pitchers.
• Pirates Breakdown asks if now is the time for the Bucs to trade Gerrit Cole.
• Jays From the Couch argues that Toronto should sign Lorenzo Cain.
• The Loop Sports explains how the Cubs could lure Shohei Ohtani in free agency.
• The Runner Sports (links: 1, 2) bids farewell to Carlos Beltran and weighs in on the AL MVP results.
• Camden Depot studies Adam Jones‘ offensive turnaround from 2016 to ’17.
• Real McCoy Minor News spotlights Braves third base prospect Austin Riley.
• The 3rd Man In profiles and interviews South Alabama outfielder Travis Swaggerty, a likely first-round pick in next year’s draft.
• Bronx Bomber Ball submits its Yankees offseason plan.
• Mets Daddy names potential second base trade targets for the team.
• Angelswin.com (links: 1, 2) offers the next two parts of its offseason primer.
• The Point of Pittsburgh examines Pirates closer Felipe Rivero‘s trade value in the event of a deal.
• Call To The Pen runs down players the Phllies could go after both this offseason and next.
• BP Toronto opines that this will be Ross Atkins’ busiest offseason yet as the Blue Jays’ general manager.
• BASEBALLDOCS fasts forward a year to Manny Machado‘s potential trip to free agency.
• Clubhouse Corner‘s Bernie Pleskoff offers his AFL scouting reports on Justus Sheffield, Victor Robles, Ronald Acuna, Austin Riley and Francisco Mejia.
• MetsMind looks at why Dominic Smith didn’t win the first base job in September.
• Off The Bench notes that the Phillies would still need to upgrade their rotation even if they acquired Giancarlo Stanton.
• The Giants Cove explains why the club should steer clear of Stanton.
• DiNardo’s Dugout (podcast) discusses the MVP choices, the Braves’ new GM hire and the trade the Mariners and Athletics made this week.
• Motor City Bengals proposes a Tigers-Mariners trade.
• Reviewing The Brew is concerned about the dearth of left-handed pitching in the Brewers organization.
• Sports Talk Philly doesn’t believe the Phillies are as bullish on outfielder Nick Williams as their fan base is.
• Good Fundies believes bullpenning would be an effective strategy for the Mets.
• Pinstriped Prospects has a Rule 5 primer for the Yankees.
• Jays Journal lists minor league free agents who would be worth pursuing for Toronto.
• The First Out At Third revisits preseason projections for the Brewers’ hitters.
• District On Deck writes about the Nationals’ new coaching staff.
• The K Zone talks with Dodgers outfield prospect Tyler Adkison.
• Rotisserie Duck shares some observations from this year’s edition of The Bill James Handbook.
• Chris Zantow rewinds to then-Brewers owner Bud Selig’s front office purge in November 1977.

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This week in baseball blogs:

• Jays From the Couch, Sports Talk Philly, Jays Journal, BP Toronto and Chris Zantow remember Roy Halladay.
• BASEBALLDOCS wonders what it would cost the Astros to lock up Jose Altuve.
• Everything Bluebirds doesn’t want the Blue Jays to trade for Giancarlo Stanton.
• Home of the Ryan makes a case that Indians center fielder Bradley Zimmer is the game’s premier base-stealing talent.
• Keith’s Mustache hopes the Mets reunite with free agent outfielder Jay Bruce.
• The Point of Pittsburgh estimates the Pirates’ 2018 payroll and where they can improve the roster.
• Bronx To Bushville doesn’t expect the Brewers to splurge on pitching help.
• Camden Depot argues that the Orioles must improve their outfield defense.
• NatsGM (podcast) speaks with Nationals shortstop prospect Carter Kieboom.
• Pinstriped Prospects interviews young Yankees righty Chance Adams.
• A’s Farm talks to Athletics prospects Logan Shore and Jaycob Brugman from the Arizona Fall League.
• Angelswin.com (links: 1, 2) shares the next two parts of its offseason primer.
• MetsMind doesn’t see many appealing free agent or trade options for the club.
• Pirates Breakdown examines a potential fit between the Bucs and free agent shortstop Zack Cozart.
• District On Deck predicts what will become of the Nationals’ 12 free agents.
• DiNardo’s Dugout (podcast) discusses which free agents will end up as the most overpaid and underpaid this winter.
• 216Stitches offers a comprehensive guide to the offseason.
• Think Blue Planning Committee lists the Dodgers’ best prospect at each position.
• Mets Daddy hands out MLB awards.
• The Runner Sports (links: 1, 2, 3) looks at two Yankees stars’ chances of taking home awards, addresses the Astros’ bullpen, and looks back on its preseason wish list for the A’s.
• The Loop Sports projects the Opening Day roster for next year’s White Sox.
• Call to the Pen highlights some unexpected possibilities for the 2018 Phillies.
• Underthought revisits its preseason predictions.
• Clubhouse Corner’s Bernie Pleskoff gives his scouting reports on Bobbie Bradley, Sheldon Neuse, Michael Chavis, Lucas Erceg, Matt Thaiss and Thairo Estrada.
• Notes From The Sally previews the 2018 Hickory Crawdads, the Rangers’ South Atlantic League affiliate.
• Pop Culture Abstract shares a top 100 prospects tracker.
• Hardball Via Hardcore looks at what’s ahead for Dr. Lorena Martin, the Mariners’ new director of high performance.

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