Month: January 2019

MLB News: Padres Reportedly in Pursuit of Manny Machado

As per Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, the San Diego Padres have reportedly emerged as potential suitors for 26-year-old superstar free agent, Manny Machado. “According to multiple sources aware of talks between the sides but not authorized to speak publicly,” Acee wrote. “The Padres are pursuing [Machado] with the intention of playing him at third base.”...

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MMO Free Agent Profile: Wade Miley, LHP

Wade Miley Position: SP Bats/Throws: L/L Age: November 13, 1986 (32) Traditional Stats: 5-2, 2.57 ERA, 1.215 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9, 5.6 K/9 Advanced Stats: 1.5 bWAR, 1.5 fWAR, 159 ERA+, 3.59 FIP After posting four straight years with a below league average ERA+ and with his having an ERA of 5.37 and above for three years running, Miley would have to settle for a minor league deal with the Milwaukee...

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MMO Exclusive: Former Front Office Executive, Adam Fisher

For fifteen years, Adam Fisher wore many hats while working in the front office for the New York Mets. Starting as an intern with the club in 2003, Fisher filled many roles during his tenure, which included administrative, scouting, analytics, and running the intern program. With a blend of scouting and analytic acumen, Fisher was a valuable resource under four general managers during his time...

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MMO 2019 Top 25 Prospects: No. 22, Luis Carpio

Position: 2B/SS     B/T: R/R     Age: 7/11/97 (21) Acquired: Signed as an International Free Agent from Venezuela (7/11/13) Previous Rank: 40 2018 Stats (St. Lucie and Binghamton): 113 G, 441 PA, 393 AB, 39 R, 21 2B, 12 HR, 40 RBI, 9 SB/9 CS, .219/.290/.364, .241 BABIP Carpio has been up and down many prospect lists around the blogging community over the last few years including our own. It was...

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Hot Stove Rumor Roundup: Dodgers Focusing on Realmuto

Dodgers in Talks with Marlins about Realmuto Following the announcement of the Los Angeles Dodgers signing outfielder AJ Pollock, it was reported by Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports that they are also focused on acquiring star catcher, J.T Realmuto from the Miami Marlins via trade. Nightengale says these talks are allegedly “intensive” and are continuously on-going. The Dodgers are currently...

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