Shin-Soo Choo is arguably the best transaction made under the Mark Shapiro-led regime, be it during his time as GM (2001-2010) or team president (2010-current). Choo, who was acquired along with Shawn Nottingham from Seattle for first baseman Ben Broussardand cash, has developed into a solid, five-tool, owning a career .289/.381/.468 line and generally playing […]
Early Monday evening – and on the heels of a busted trade rumor, maybe – the Seattle Mariners sent right-fielder Ichiro Suzuki to the New York Yankees, in exchange for two pitching prospects. Seattle is also sending cash considerations. This, of course, comes just days after Mariner GM Jack Zduriencik was quoted by Fox Sports’ […]
The Yankees and Red Sox were scheduled to play the final game of the first half – how apropos – before giving way to the All-Star break. And there have been plenty of surprises – the Orioles, Pirates, Carlos Ruiz and A.J. Ellis, to name few – there have also been a lot of disappointments […]
Justin Smoak is a former first round pick, chosen eleventh overall in the 2008 draft by the Texas Rangers, ahead of players like Brett Lawrie, Ike Davis, and Andrew Cashner. Smoak breezed through the minor leagues, making his big league debut just two seasons after the draft, twice earning a spot among the top 100 […]
