The Houston Astros have spent the entire offseason trying to solve one increasingly complicated problem. What do they do with Isaac Paredes? Despite heavy trade rumors for months, Houston has yet to find a deal that satisfies their asking price. Meanwhile, the club’s infield situation has grown more crowded, leaving the slugging third baseman without a clear everyday role. Now, a new proposal from Ken Rosenthal of ... Read more
Astros’ Isaac Paredes Problem Could Spark Blockbuster Three-Team Trade. DD
The Houston Astros have spent the entire offseason trying to solve one increasingly complicated problem. What do they do with Isaac Paredes? Despite heavy trade rumors for months, Houston has yet to find a deal that satisfies their asking price. Meanwhile, the club’s infield situation has grown more crowded, leaving the slugging third baseman without a clear everyday role. Now, a new proposal from Ken Rosenthal of ... Read more
‘We Were That Close’: Why Max Scherzer Couldn’t Walk Away From Toronto. DD
For a pitcher who has accomplished almost everything possible in baseball, Max Scherzer still isn’t satisfied. That unfinished feeling is exactly why he’s back with the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto officially brought the future Hall of Famer back on a one-year, $3 million contract, giving manager John Schneider another experienced arm in what already projects to be one of the American League’s deepest rotations. But ... Read more
Max Scherzer Says Blue Jays’ World Series Near-Miss Made His Return an Easy Choice. DD
For a pitcher who has accomplished almost everything possible in baseball, Max Scherzer still isn’t satisfied. That unfinished feeling is exactly why he’s back with the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto officially brought the future Hall of Famer back on a one-year, $3 million contract, giving manager John Schneider another experienced arm in what already projects to be one of the American League’s deepest rotations. But ... Read more
Different Needs, Same Outcome: Why the Mets and Royals Should Be Happy With Their OF Moves. DD
The New York Mets and Kansas City Royals didn’t make a trade this offseason. But they might have completed the next closest thing. Veteran outfielder Starling Marte signed a one-year deal with the Royals, while MJ Melendez landed with the Mets on a split contract. The two moves effectively swapped former outfielders between organizations — and both teams may have landed exactly what they needed. Why Melendez Fits ... Read more