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Rookie on the Rise: Odubel Herrera

Rookie on the Rise: Odubel Herrera

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March is certainly a month infested with sporting mania weather it be baseball, basketball, or even hockey. I for one, am much more invested in the few popular weeks of March Madness every year than I am in professional baseball. However, I do tend to tune into nationally televised Pre-Season baseball games on occasion and observe. The reason being, Spring Training and…

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How a Franchise Tag could affect the MLB

By Jim McCormick

As the NFL enters the second week of the free agency period, many of the big names on the market have been signed (follow the latest NFL news at End Zone Score. Of the big names to sign, arguably three of the biggest names never even reached the market. Wide Receivers Dez Bryant and Demaryius Thomas and linebacker Justin Houston were among the five players this often to receive a…

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Jays add outfield depth in Viciedo

Jays add outfield depth in Viciedo

By Chris Asbrock

Per Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, his sources have stated the Toronto Blue Jays have signed Dayan Viciedo. Rostenthal also confirms the deal is a minor league deal. Viciedo was released by the Chicago White Sox on February 4 and was rumored to have been targeted by a couple of teams. This is a solid pickup for the Jays who lost Michael Saundersearlier this week to a torn meniscus.…

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Ichiro to South Beach?

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According to Marlins Beat Writer Clark Spencer, the Miami Marlins have checked into the possibility of signing veteran outfielder Ichiro Suzuki as a back up option. The Marlins starting outfield positions are set to be occupied by Christian Yelich Marcell Ozuna and Ginacarlo Stanton. This move could help shape up the outfield in South Beach and could help the…

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White Sox Continue to Add Impact Players

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The Chicago White Sox continue to make headlines this offseason. The team came to terms with veteran outfielder Emilio Bonifacio today on a one year deal. The deal will be for four million dollars according to Jon Morosi of FoxSports.com. The deal includes a team option for 2016.

Last season, Bonifacio split time with the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves

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Marlon Byrd on the move

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Marlon Byrd will add another team to resume in his 13 year MLB career. The outfielder was traded today from the Philadelphia Phillies to the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds will also receive cash to help pay for the 8 million dollars he is owed next season. Byrd also has a team option for 2016. The Phillies will receive minor league pitcher Ben Lively in return…

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Free Agency: James Shields

Free Agency: James Shields

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  Heading into the new year, free agent starting pitcher James Shields is still without a home. Last season with the Kansas City Royals, the strong right hander put up respectable numbers. The 33-year old went 14-8, with a 3.21 ERA with 227 innings pitched. The ace is looking for a large contract that will pass over $100 million. With Shields’ consistency,…

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Did Steroids Really Help the Game of Baseball?

The game of baseball is composed of nine players on a field, nine minimum innings, three outs per innings and so on and so forth. However, those standards aside, every game played never seems to disappoint the typical fan. Moreover, the typical fan prefers dominant offensive production and a stout pitching staff. Therefore, the nineties era was one hell of a decade for baseball fans.

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