David Stearns gets a lot of criticism and praise when the truth is somewhere in the middle. One thing we can’t argue about is how each of his first two offseasons leading the New York Mets included some premature moves in November. The Mets signed Joey Wendle on November 30. Less than a year later on November 19, 2024, they traded for Jose Siri. Less than two weeks later on December 1, they agreed to terms with ... Read more
The SF Giants are signaling they might finally open the vault for a position player—and the possibilities are huge.yv
The SF Giants have made it very clear that they are not looking to sign a pitcher to a long-term, nine-figure contract. However, they may be more willing to spend big on a position player according to one Giants beat reporter. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle said on the Splash Hit Territory podcast that the Giants could be willing to spend on an everyday player: "I think if they do talk ... Read more
One NL East contender is emerging as a surprising match for Nolan Arenado—and the fit is hard to ignore.yv
The San Francisco Giants have a solid farm system. But they can’t hang onto all of them, and the theory will be tested at the Rule 5 draft next week at the MLB winter meetings. When the Rule 5 deadline passed, the Giants left three prospects unprotected that were listed among the Top 35 players that could be taken in the Rule 5 draft by Baseball America(subscription required). Those prospects are ... Read more
One NL East contender is emerging as a surprising match for Nolan Arenado—and the fit is hard to ignore.yv
The St. Louis Cardinals have important work ahead of them this offseason. The Winter Meetings are coming up, and Chaim Bloom will be very busy fielding trade offers. It may take a while and possibly extend past the Winter Meetings, but moving third baseman Nolan Arenado is the top priority for Bloom and the front office. They tried to move him last year, but couldn’t find a good fit for him. However, this time around may ... Read more
A new book just revealed the Cardinals’ real Mt. Rushmore—and the choices are guaranteed to divide the fanbase.yv
The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of the most dominant teams in baseball over the course of their history. To date, the team has won 11 World Series Championships, second only behind the New York Yankees. The Cardinals have also had some elite talent in their history. In the latest sports history book, ‘Got Your Legends,’ Mike Greenberg and Paul Hembekides broke down the franchise’s biggest icons. PHILADELPHIA, ... Read more