Happy Friday everyone, lots of fun little tidbits for you in our news of the day. We’ve got some more thoughts and discussion about the Hall of Fame inductees, including some bold sentiments from Carlos
Beltran about why he doesn’t want to be defined by the Astros cheating scandal. Plus, two big starting pitcher trades see moves being made for the Rangers and Mets (of course, what aren’t the Mets doing these days?)
On the topic of starting pitchers, there’s also some Hall of Fame debate about whether or not they’re being snubbed by Cooperstown.
Let’s just jump right into it!
- Ben Clemens looks at the deal that sent MacKenzie Gore to the Rangers.
- Plus, Eric Longenhagen looks at the prospect haul the Nationals are pinning their future hopes on in the trade.
- Luis Robert Jr. had a lot of trade chatter around his name last season, but stayed with the White Sox, now he’s been snagged by the Mets. Story by Ben Clemens.
- A look at the “win-win” Freddy Peralta trade. Story by Mark Feinsand.
- Karl Rasmussen looks at the three teams with the most confusing offseasons.
- Carlos Beltran does not think his career should be defined by the Astros scandal. (ESPN)
- Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors questions if MLB parity is possible without a salary cap.
- This is believable but still nuts.
- Jay Jaffe takes a candidate-by-candidate look at those on the Hall of Fame ballot.
- Michael Baumann laments the trend of pitchers wearing single-digit jersey numbers.
- Anthony Castrovince shares which caps will be immortalized with the new Hall of Fame inductees.
- Patrick Andres shares that Bob Costas will anchor the pre-game show for Sunday Night Baseball.
- Ken Rosenthal tries to determine if the Mets are now better than they were last season. (The Athletic subscription required.)
- Some of the potential first-timers who could appear on next year’s Hall of Fame ballot.
- After a lot of back and forth, Cody Bellinger is once again a Yankee. Story by Ben Clemens.
- With the big starting pitcher trades, which pitcher could be on the move next? (MLB)
- Madison Williams reports that Yadier Molina will be taking on a new role with the Cardinals.
- Bradford Doolittle questions whether the Hall of Fame has a starting pitcher problem.
- This is very interesting!
And tomorrow will be a better day than today, Buster. Make it so.
