After losing Jeurys Familia to the New York Mets, the Oakland Athletics were in need of additional help bridging the gap to All-Star closer Blake Treinen. A two-year, $15-million dollar deal with Joakim Soria does just that, bringing an experienced veteran to the Bay Area. 'Tis the season!We've agreed to terms with RHP Joakim Soria on a two-year contract. Last season, Soria … [Read more...] about Joakim Soria Signs with Oakland Athletics
Potential Destinations for Andrelton Simmons
The free agent class of 2021 features prominent names at the shortstop position. Corey Seager, Javier Baez, Francisco Lindor, Carlos Correa, and Trevor Story are likely to be sought after by any team that can afford them. Although names of that caliber are not available in 2020, Andrelton Simmons, Didi Gregorius, and Marcus Semien still create a strong market of … [Read more...] about Potential Destinations for Andrelton Simmons
MLB Free Agency: The Walk Year
Free agency changed the very fabric of baseball more than forty years ago. The champions of that battle, Curt Flood and Marvin Miller are ever-fading memories to those of us old enough to remember it. Younger fans are lucky to know anything about it all. But all fans know free agency as a fixture of the game’s reality. And with it come mechanisms unique to the process. … [Read more...] about MLB Free Agency: The Walk Year
Report: Giants Close to Moving Away from Corbin Burnes
The San Francisco Giants desperately need a star pitcher, but with Corbin Burnes now asking for over $245 million, should they look elsewhere? SF Giants May Shift Away from Pursuing Corbin Burnes Burnes stands out as the best pitcher remaining on the market, so it’s no surprise that plenty of teams are reportedly pursuing him. The Giants, widely regarded as the favorites, … [Read more...] about Report: Giants Close to Moving Away from Corbin Burnes
Athletics Greatest Leadoff Hitter Rickey Henderson Passes Away
The Athletics have lost one of the greatest leadoff hitters in MLB history with the passing of Rickey Henderson at the age of 65 years old. Henderson was a 10-time All-Star, Hall of Famer, two-time World Series Champion, three-time Silver Slugger, MVP, Gold Glove winner, and an ALCS MVP. In his career, he put up a .279 batting average, with 3055 hits, 297 home runs, 1115 RBIs, … [Read more...] about Athletics Greatest Leadoff Hitter Rickey Henderson Passes Away