Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are two of the most coveted free agents to hit the market in years. Each will likely sign mammoth contracts, and many have asked whether their skills make them worth the money. This column will not ask that question, as it has been covered several times. No, it’s asking a different one, because another question that must also be asked is whether … [Read more...] about The Downside of Bryce Harper and Manny Machado
Potential destinations for Justin Turner
Third baseman and reigning World Series champion Justin Turner will hit the free-agent market this offseason. The 36-year-old is coming off a strong season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, posting a .307/.400/.460 slash line with 1.3 WAR. He solidified the Dodgers lineup in the three-hole throughout the regular season and playoffs. Despite some infrequent injury issues, Turner … [Read more...] about Potential destinations for Justin Turner
Potential Landing Spots for Clayton Kershaw
Similar to Freddie Freeman, Clayton Kershaw is one of those players that you can’t picture in any other uniform. The ace of the Los Angeles Dodgers for almost a decade and a half, Kershaw is a future Hall-of-Famer. In all likelihood, he will enter Cooperstown with a Dodgers cap on. However, at the moment, Kershaw is a free agent. He was not re-signed by Los Angeles before the … [Read more...] about Potential Landing Spots for Clayton Kershaw
Shohei Ohtani Signs With the Los Angeles Angels
According to reports, Japanese baseball pitcher and outfielder Shohei Ohtani has signed with the Los Angeles Angels. Shohei Ohtani has agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Angels. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 8, 2017 In the statement announcing Shohei Ohtani will sign with the Los Angeles Angels, agent Nez Balelo said: “In the end, he felt a strong connection with the … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani Signs With the Los Angeles Angels
Zack Cozart signs with the Los Angeles Angels
Free agent Zack Cozart has signed a three-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels. The deal keeps him in an Angels uniform through the 2020 season. Jon Heyman reports that the deal is worth $38 million over the three years. The #Angels have agreed to terms on a three-year contract with INF Zack Cozart. — Angels PR (@LAAngelsPR) December 15, 2017 Angels agree to deal with … [Read more...] about Zack Cozart signs with the Los Angeles Angels