MLB Acquisitions in January 2020

By Leslie Steeves | Published January 20, 2020

The acquisition period for Major League Baseball has officially begun. Organizations in MLB will focus on acquiring formidable players, with the San Diego Padres and Houston Astros receiving some of the first picks. Subsequently, it was announced by San Diego Padre representatives that they’d finalized their contract with Craig Stammen. This contract will see the middle-aged professional remain with the Padres until 2021 for $9 million. Detailed in this announcement was that a third season upgrade could be held for an additional $12 million.

Craig Stammen became a free agent on December 31st, 2019. Subsequently, he could negotiate his contract. This resulted in the athlete earning $4.5 million for the next two seasons, with the annual performance bonus of $500,000.00. The San Diego Padres are also required to pay Stammen $100,000.00 for every forty to sixty games pitched. This follows after the reliever appeared in seventy-six games in 2019. He maintained a 3.29 ERA, even after a substantial loss against the Washington Capitals. During this matchup he allowed the Capitals to make four consecutive runs by making mistakes. It should be noted he spent several seasons with Washington, making some sports analysts wonder if this had been done purposely by Stammen. It was one of the most talked-about controversies in major league baseball until the Houston Astros were found cheating.

George Spring to the Houston Astros

The second acquisition that was confirmed this week pertained to the Houston Astros, who maintained their 1st round draft pick after being found guilty of cheating. Representatives with the Astros confirmed that George Springer would remain at Houston for a one-year contract. This is costing the organization $21 million, which follows after Springer won the 2017 World Series MVP.

George Springer demanded $22.5 million for salary upgrades from the Houston Astros, with coaching staff offering $17.5 million instead. This prompted Springer to begin negotiations with other unnamed organizations. Houston coaching staff folded their cards and returned with a $21.5 million offer. Subsequently, the Astros retained $1 million in their negotiations, which could be returned to Springer after bonuses. Any team could’ve acquired George after being an All-Star play for three consecutive seasons, with thirty-nine home runs and an RBI of 96.

The 2017 most valuable player led the Houston Astros to the 2017 World Series. During their final game, he struck five home runs against the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, it was revealed that he knew the opponents pitching strategy. MLB confirmed that week that the Astros had used camera equipment to determine the pitching strategies of opposing teams, using the technology is more than 100+ games.

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Mookie Betts Re-Signed to Red Sox

By Leslie Steeves | Published January 12, 2020

Supporters for the Boston Red Sox were thrilled when it was announced that Mookie Betts would remain with the team going forward. This comes after the MLB organization, and Mookie Betts agreed to a new contract, which is costing Boston Red Sox $27 million. This deal was finalized on January 10th, 2020, and came right before the arbitration-deadline. This breaks all previous payment records for this acquisition period, with the historical rate standing at $26 million for Nolan Arenado when he signed with the Colorado Rockies. It’s also $7 million higher than what Mookie Betts earned throughout the 2019 season.

The associated cost with keeping Mookie Betts didn’t phase the Boston Red Sox. He maintained an incredible record of 27-hits at a .295/.391/.524 on a 135 Ops+. This extends to twenty-nine home runs at the 6.8 WAR. Mookie managed his capabilities to earn 135 runs with an 80 RBI. Subsequently, this enabled him to become Major League Baseball’s most valuable player. It should be noted that Mookie Betts can deny this offer come the official acquisition period for 2020. Depending on the qualities and capabilities displayed by Mookie Betts throughout the upcoming season, he could acquire a long-term extension on his contract from the Red Sox. This will follow an identical path to Nolan Arenado, who had an incredible performance after receiving his $26 million contract deal.

The History of Mookie

Mookie Betts is one of the most credited players in Major League Baseball. Throughout his career, he’s become an All-Star Champion four times, which extends to four Golden Globes as well. This offseason saw him become one of the most mentioned players, with analysts speculating that he’d be traded from the Red Sox. This changed when Chaim Bloom became the new Chief Baseball Officer for Boston. He clarified that these rumours were false and that all offers had been denied by rival teams. Chaim Bloom expressed that their goal is to have notable players from last season return for 2020. This includes David Chris and Chris Sale, who work efficiently with Mookie Bets. This trio will make more than $80 million collectively, which will be one of the highest payouts made by the Red Sox.

Baseball analysts determined that if Mookie Bets, Chris Sale or David Chris were to leave the Red Sox, it will prompt an immediate decline in wins. An average of 4.3 games would be lost weekly, with standard percentages dropping from 71% to 49%. The Red Sox determined figures similar to these analysts, which prompted the increased payout. It’s been a prolonged period since the Red Sox won the MLB Championship, which could change this year with these players returning.

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Oscar Carlos Entering Major League Baseball

By Leslie Steeves | Published January 5, 2020

Major League Baseball’s most notable legends come from international markets, mainly in Cuba. Baseball is the nations most beloved stars, with individuals acquiring incredible talents throughout their young lifetimes. The next potential legend entering MLB is Oscar Colas, who has now become part of a protracted bidding war. Standing at twenty-one years of age, this Cuban player is known for his incredible capabilities as an outfielder and pitcher. His build comprises of 6.1 Feet, with a weight of 209lbs. Subsequently, his talents and build have made Oscar the most notable prospect from Cuba since Alex Rodriguez.

This information has become prevalent amongst fans of Major League Baseball in recent days, with it being announced that Oscar Colas left Cuban Soil last week and has meetings with numerous teams in the MLB. It should be noted that Oscar previously played with the Japanese Baseball League, where he averaged a .302/.350.515 throughout sixty-six games. Colas has maintained a professional career since seventeen, first playing in the Cuban Circuit. Throughout his time with the Japanese circuit, this young baseballer didn’t pitch in any capacity. Instead, strategists maintain him as the left-hander who could throw a fastball at 95mph.

The Available Signing Periods

The international signing period has begun for Major League Baseball, with analysts speculating that these meetings won’t come into any fruition until July. This is because the global bonus pool period resets, enabling for higher sums of money to be earned for the professional player. This comes after multiple teams have begun clamouring for rights to his free agency contract. However, the real question going forward is which teams are looking into Oscar Colas. The Chicago White Sox is the only organization that’s mentioned their desire to acquire Oscar for a two-year contract. Some analysts believe that behind closed doors, the White Sox and Colas have agreed. This would verify the rumours that the upcoming meetings won’t result in any acquisitions.

Chicago White Sox’s Admiration to Cubans

Additional players from the Cuban Professional League that hopped over to the Chicago White Sox include the following: Luis Robert, Yoan Moncada and Jose Abreu. This organization has expressed numerous times that Cubans are some of the greatest baseball players worldwide. It’s often been with the assistance of Cuban players that the White Sox have acquired championship contention. It should be noted that the LA Angels are considering Oscar Colas as well.

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MLB Holiday Signings

By Leslie Steeves | Published December 30, 2019

The holidays weren’t just eventful for millions of families across North America, but it was also momentous for those in Major League Baseball. Two new signings were made throughout the last two weeks in December, with the New York Mets being the first sporting organization to announce their latest acquisition. They agreed to terms with Dellin Betances, a free agent player that leaves the 7th line of the New York Yankees. Throughout his career, he has pitched a 2.36 ERA but has only started only in his eight-year career.

The last season proved to be his worst, pitching only once on September 15th. Throughout the 2019 Season, he suffered significant shoulder injuries. This followed with an injury to his Achilles, which prompted his removal for the remaining season. This prompted the New York Yankees to terminate Dellin Betances, who spent his entire career with the Yankees. It’s not known to which capacity this professional athlete will be used with the New York Bets, with sporting analysts believing that pitching duties will be split between Dellin Betances and Edwin Diaz.

Toronto Blue Jays

Another team that saw a significant acquisition was the Toronto Blue Jays. They announced that they’d acquired Hyun-Jin Ryu under a four-year contract, which will cost them $20 million per year. This acquisition enables the Blue Jays to enter the 2020 season as significant competitors, with Ryu being the best left-hander in Major League Baseball. He was awarded the league’s most valuable player for 2019 while playing with the Dodgers, where he finished with a 2.32 ERA. Fans in the Toronto Region have expressed their gratitude and happiness towards this acquisition, knowing that it puts their team into contention for the championship.

This isn’t the first significant move that Toronto has made throughout their offseason acquisition period. Three other players have been added to their lineup, including Chase Anderson. The right-hander was traded from the Brewers as a free agent. The next acquisition was Tanner Roark, another right-hander. Toronto Blue Jay’s final purchase before Hyun-Jin Ryu was Shun Yamaguchi, another Japanese player under the left-hander classification. Subsequently, this improved lineup can create opportunities for championship contention that haven’t been seen in years.

Rumours are indicating that the Toronto Blue Jays are looking into David Price, a player that played with their organization previously. Price players with the Boston Red Sox currently, which began in the 2016 season. Returning to Toronto would mark another leap forward in their lineup. However, it seems that David Price has rejected the offer.

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Ian Kinsler Retires from MLB

By Leslie Steeves | Published December 22, 2019

Ian Kinsler, the second baseman for the San Diego Padres, announced that he would be retiring from Major League Baseball. This announcement came directly from the San Diego Padres front office, with reporters confirming this baseball organization and Ian will reach a financial settlement. This will be $4.25 million instead of the $8 million that was designated for his remaining two years. When asked to comment on his retirement, Kinsler mentioned that this was the right time to move onwards and do something else in his career.

This news shocked fans, who were expecting Ian Kinsler to remain in Major League Baseball for another eight years. Being only 37 years of age, this marks an early retirement for professional baseball’s second-best baseman. Throughout his career, Ian Kinsler spent time with the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers. This extended to the Boston Red Sox in 2018, where mid-season he was switched over to the Los Angeles Angels. When Ian gained his momentum again, the Angels managed to win the world series. Afterwards, he was traded to the San Diego Padres for the 2019 season.

Unfortunately, the move to the San Diego Padres proved to be his worst career decision. It marked his worst season to date, finishing the 2019 campaign with a .646 OPS, which came after 87 appearances in professional season games. However, it should be noted that his decline came after being injured with a herniated cervical disk. Ian Kinsler mentioned to reporters that this was a significant factor in his decision to retire, with him finalizing his comments by saying that if he couldn’t give his 100%, he wouldn’t be happy.

The Past & Future

Fans have begun to express their sadness towards this retirement via social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook. Ian Kinsler is one of the legendary players in Major League Baseball history and could’ve acquired more than 2000 Hits if continuing for the 2020 season. Throughout his career, he received 243 stolen bases and 257 home runs. It resulted in him being selected for the All-Star Game four times and winning the Golden Glove Award two times.

This won’t be the last time that fans see Ian Kinsler by the baseball field, though. He has already confirmed that he will dedicate his life going forward towards training the next generation of baseball stars. This comes at a time when Major League Baseball could be removing their affiliation with Minor League Baseball. The need for professional athletes training the baseball youth hasn’t ever been more significant.

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Bernie Sanders Fights for Baseball

By Leslie Steeves | Published December 16, 2019

One of the leading senators for the 2020 Presidency, Bernie Sanders, has been fighting for one of America’s most nationalized sports. Sanders has claimed he is outraged over the decision of Rob Manfred, the Commissioner for Major League Baseball. He has threated to end MLB’s association with Minor League Baseball, which would prove to be a detrimental issue for the sport. This democratic presidential candidate has expressed his disbeliefs numerous times to the market, going as far as to write a letter to the commissioner. This letter noted that refusal to negotiate is under bad faith and that not creating a new Professional Baseball Agreement could ruin the sport in a decade.

Bernie Sanders emphasized that the United States Congress wouldn’t allow him to follow through with this decision, claiming that a national sporting organization shouldn’t be excluded to Americans in any context. Sanders held a meeting to discuss this issue with fellow senators in Iowa. This meeting is said to be positive, with Sanders convincing his co-workers that commissioners don’t have this volume of power.

The Commissioners Views

The MLB Commission had been in a public feud with the Minor American Baseball League since his arrival four years ago. This commissioner believes that the MLB Corporate Organization wasn’t earning substantial enough percentages from the MABL. Rob Manfred wants to make the new version of Minor League Baseball privatized, which would create independent teams associated away from local cities. However, this would drastically increase the cost that comes with MABL. Parents would subsequently avoid the professional youngster leagues and take away future stars from the sport.

Sanders has continuously assured baseball fans and parents that the American Government will force Rob Manfred to make a new agreement that follows currently-implemented structures. The commissioner has publicly disgraced the potential US President, claiming that his business isn’t associated with Major League Baseball. The fight for baseball in America has begun. The overwhelming concern is that if Rob Manfred wins, this commissioner from other sporting leagues will follow his new structured format.

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Nike Ruins Baseball Forever

By Leslie Steeves | Published December 10, 2019

The Seattle Mariners are holding the Texas Rangers in the 2nd video game of what makes sure to be an ugly 2020 period. Average, that is, besides the group’s brand-new attires. Late-stage industrialism has lastly produced its look in the globe of baseball with the appearance of an icon. This is being talked about with such ferocity it’s been handed a brand-new name: ‘The despised swoosh.

Response to the change of the Nike logo design upon baseball followers’ innocent eyes has been unrelentingly unfavourable. At T-Mobile Park, bathed in carefully pulsing pink light and also set down over a 50-foot-long Pepsi indicator, Rangers follower Clifton Haight located commonalities with his hosts. It’s revolting, what Nike is doing, what MLB is allowing them to do. There’s been continuously pureness to baseball.

There has been a ticket-holder for 15 years, as well as this is the very first time that the front workplace has taken care of to reduce pay-roll three years in a row. Correctly how baseball followers will positively respond lasting to Nike’s intrusion of their groups’ jackets is unidentified. For currently, they’re crazy, as well as even more than delighted to allow everybody to understands it.

The Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers flaunt a happy custom when it involves attires, particularly their white house version. Keep in mind; it was merely previously this year that they were elected to have the most practical attire in the major leagues by various other gamers around baseball. That’s something to hang your hat on, no wordplay here. Currently, that custom lives on with the same smooth as well as tidy appearance that we have understood continuously. There’s simply that one small enhancement to it all. Every major league group will undoubtedly have it because of Nike paying the bucks to obtain it on the front of all attires.

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Mario World Baseball

By Leslie Steeves | Published December 2, 2019

In the draught, it is necessary to acquire a range of gamers that may bring about all facets of the video game: hitting, fielding, superstar capacities, and also chemical make up. Based upon personalities’ communications along with various other Mario-world figures, M.B. identifies their compound make up with each other. As an example, Luigi and also Sissy possess excellent chemical make up viewing that they are a couple. Nevertheless, Luigi and also Boo possess horrible chemical make up deriving from their competition in Luigi’s Residence.

There are numerous main reason whies these gamers are boasted as the most effective in the video game. For beginners, they possess eggs. Let me detail. Every captain-eligible player possesses a unique superstar that could be made use of when the gamer is actually hitting or even throwing. For Birdo and also Yoshi, their superstar potential switches the sphere right into an egg that occasionally throws three opportunities. This produces an effortless infield solitary or even outfield double– and also often offers concoctions RBI possibility. Furthermore, Yoshi possesses a tongue catchability, and also Birdo maintains suction, implying both gamers may record a sphere favourite in their location.

The enduring standard– which I carefully pertain to as M.B.– is amazingly identical to reality baseball along with a handful of included spins. The video game is created for a pair of gamer head-to-head match which regularly starts along with a crew draught. “Perform you desire Yoshi or even the swing?” I will inquire my challengers, as the serpent draught generally begins together with the two greatest gamers, Yoshi as well as Birdo, as leaders.

The 21st century created astounding developments in the business of video recording games. Our team have gone coming from participating in the initial Sims on a PlayStation 2 to participating in Spacecraft Game on all systems along with H.D. picture premium. However, what happens if I informed you our company possess fallen back? Suppose the best video game to ever before rule might be stored someplace in your moms and dads’ storage room picking up dirt?

M.B. is an automatic video game. Along with the capability to relocate the sphere as it is progressing in the direction of the catcher, you possess command over the rate and also curve of each sound. In the business, you regulate every activity of the fielders as well as where they are going to toss. Tidy fielding and also simple selection creating outright have to if you would like to dip into the leading degree.

In 2005, previous Nintendo Chief Executive Officer Tatsumi Kimishima introduced GameCube’s most beautiful work of art: Mario Superstar Baseball if your response was actually, “Oh, yeah! I liked Super Sluggers,” after that I am visiting quit you straight certainly there. Super Sluggers, while still a Mario loved one’s baseball video game, is the model that seems on the Wii. If Mario Super Star Baseball, as well as Mario Super Sluggers, can deal with, Bowser would certainly interfere before Celebrity lays up Fighters.

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Blue Bombers Stack Up for Grey Cup

By Leslie Steeves | Published November 22, 2019

The Canadian Grey Cup is shaping up quickly, with the announcement of multiple new players for the Blue Bombers. Former athletes with the Blue Bombers are returning to the Canadian Football League for the Grey Cup to assist their home city with a win. Those players include Andrew Harris, Thomas Miles and Nic Demski. The three of them are playing with the Bombers as free agents, enabling them to continue their careers with other teams in the CFL. The three of these players were on the Dobie University Football Team; it has been more than a three since the three of them played on the field together for the same unit.

The Player Details

Thomas Miles selectively chose to return in support of the Blue Bombers, while Demski and Harris came back to see family. Regardless of the reason, these athletes suit the Blue Bombers perfectly. Thomas Miles is the best player the Blue Bombers have going forward, with this man having captured two grey cups in his past. One of them being for the British Columbia Loins. Throughout his career, Miles has rushed more than five thousand yards and had 22 touchdowns. He was ranked the CFL’s Most Outstanding Play in 2016 and 2017. He was also the highest rushing player this year with 1,380 Yards.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders first drafted Nic Demski, he played with them for multiple seasons before being signed to the Blue Bombers. Currently, the 25-year-old doesn’t have a contracted team, but he is in talks to receive a one-year contract with the Bombers after the grey Cup. Throughout his career, Nic Demski has rushed 550 Yards and has five touchdowns. Depending on how Demski performs at the Grey Cup, he will be a formidable player for selection come the draft period.

Andrew Harris is one of the most well-known players in the Canadian Football League, as he has played three seasons with the Argonauts. He was such a formidable player that multiple National Football Leagues considered him for a contract. After training with various teams in the NFL, he returned home for a spot in the Grey Cup. It’s anticipated that the Blue Bombers will pick him up for a two-year contract in 2020. Now it’s time to wait and see if the Blue Bombers can win their first Grey Cup in 29 years. Fans of the Canadian Football League can watch the Grey Cup on November 24th, 2019.

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Two New Baseball MVP’s Announced

By Leslie Steeves | Published November 15, 2019

Major League Baseball has announced their two newest Most Valuable Players for the 2018 – 2019 Season. The first, named for the American League, is Mike Trout while Cody Bellinger got the nod for the National League is Cody Bellinger. Both of these announcements came as a shock for the respective winners, especially for Trout as he had to overcome tragedy and injury to succeed as this years American MVP. After a voting period with the Baseball Writer’s Association of America, Mike Trout earned seventeen out of thirty votes while runner Houston Astros Alex Bregman, who received the remaining thirteen votes.

Mike Trout’s foot injury came towards the end of the season in September. However, he remained on the field overcoming pain to finish a new career-high with 134 Games, with 45 home runs. Trout maintained an on-base percentage of .438 and batted a .291 percentage. Throughout 2019 he drove over 100+ runs, making him the highest in MLB today. Mike Trout also faced the loss of his closest friend and fellow teammate on July 1st. After Tyler Skaggs passed the award, Trout had a 454-Foot Homerun. Most believe he made this hit in honour of his former best friend.

Mike Trout now joins a record that is held by ten individuals through Major League Baseball History. He is the 10th most valuable player to win the title three times. Others include legends like Barry Bonds, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle and Alex Rodriguez. Considering Trout is less than thirty, he has the chance to reach several MVPs. This would tie the record held by Barry Bonds.

The National League MVP

Cody Bellinger from the Los Angeles Dodgers received the second Most Valuable Player award under the national league. The Baseball Writer’s Association had a voting session between Cody Bellinger and Christian Yelich. After the poling on November 14th, it was announced that Bellinger won with the majority vote. He received nineteen of the thirty votes.

At the age of 24, Cody Bellinger took home his award after his unique left-handed swing resulted in 47 Homeruns. His average was .305, with an OPS of 1.035 and RBI of 115. Bellinger is considering the top player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, propelling their status in the league and allowing for 106 wins since his arrival. He is the 10th player from the Dodgers to receive this award. After learning that he had won this award, the young superstar began to tear up and get emotional before hugging his father.

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