it’s your turn to be the boss
After taking a look at some potential breakout candidates from both leagues, I want to shift gears a little and take a look at some potential bounceback candidates from each league. Bounceback candidates are players that are poised to rebound from unsuccessful 2009 seasons due to injuries or lack of production. Today, I want to [...]
Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tiger agreed to a 5 year $80 million deal and in turn avoiding arbitration with their staff ace. Verlander is coming off his best year in the majors posting a 19-9 record with a 3.45 ERA and a league leading 269 strikeouts. It was reported that Verlander was originally seeking [...]
It’s that time in free agency where the unsigned are left scrambling to find a new team in time for Spring Training or have to settle for a one-year deal with the hopes of establishing value for a bigger payday next off season. Over the past few days some quality free agents have found new [...]
Free agent pitcher Ben Sheets, formerly of the Milwaukee Brewers, made his biggest step in his path back to the majors yesterday when he held a throwing session for MLB scouts at his alma mater, the University of Louisiana-Monroe. Last off season, Sheets agreed to a two-year deal with the Texas Rangers. However, Sheets failed his [...]
The Milwaukee Brewers have seen quite a bit of talent come up through their minor league system. Recently the Brewers have concentrated on adding impact bats during the draft and this has allowed them to trade for impact pitching. The numbers for their starting pitching haven’t boded well for them as of late. In 2009 they finished with the second-worst starters ERA (5.37) in the majors and a record of 80-82. They do have a strong group of talent that has allowed them to stay competitive in recent years. They have finished over .500 in 3 out of the last 5 seasons with one playoff appearance in 2008 losing 3 games to 1 against the Phillies who went on to win the world series.
With the exception of Aroldis Chapman the majority of this year’s top free agent pitchers have suffered through more than their share of aches and pains. They are tempting pitchers to have on your roster, but they come with a lot of baggage too. So who is worth the risk and who isn’t? John Lackey [...]
