While MLB may be on the verge of instituting robot umpires calling balls and strikes, the technology still doesn’t seem to be there for robots to decide who is the sexiest manager in baseball. So of course, our experts give their list. We also debate if Mad Bum’s career is HOF worthy.
The Arizona Diamondbacks may be underdogs in 2023, but a few of their stars are emerging with favorable betting odds for awards in the upcoming season. And we are all about that action, boss.
While the Diamondbacks were active this offseason, it may just be the players that have left the NL West that improve Arizona’s outlook for 2023. We also grade Alek Thomas’ 2022 season and take a look at our Young King’s projections for 2023.
In another twist to his offseason story, Carlos Correa is reportedly signing with the Minnesota Twins after his deal with the New York Mets fell apart due to more concerns about his physical. We also discuss if the Nashville Stars have a shot at being the next MLB expansion franchise and if any team is taking a chance on Trevor Bauer.
Per reports, Ken Kendrick and the Arizona Diamondbacks may be looking to sell a minority share of the team, so we speculate on potential investors for the franchise. We are also answering your Mailbag Monday questions!
It’s PREDICTION SZN over at MLB.com, and we are breaking down all of the hot takes about the Arizona Diamondbacks and what their 2023 season could bring. Also, the Winter Classic is delightful and we stand in solidarity with our icy brothers from the NHL.
Evan Longoria is coming to the Valley, but does he have anything left in the tank to help the Diamondbacks win games? We are also speculating on if the D-backs will be under new ownership in 2023 and answering your Mailbag Monday questions.
After the San Francisco Giants declined his option, the Arizona Diamondbacks have signed veteran third baseman Evan Longoria to a contract for 1-year $4 million with $1 million in incentive bonuses.
How will the Arizona Diamondbacks replace Daulton Varsho’s defense in the outfield and power at the plate? And how will MLB replace 10 umpires who are retiring? And how will some of these MLB teams replace all of the money they are paying in Competitive Balance Tax? We ponder all of these questions and more.
“It’s been ONE WEEK since you looked at me and questioned my future with this New York team.” The Mets have still not signed Carlos Correa and we are starting to wonder if a deal will get done between these two parties. We also get excited about a MLB.com article predicting that the D-backs will bring home some major awards, and we take a look at what Cuba’s WBC team will look like after the U.S. permitted MLB players to join their national team.