Fernandez’s former teammates choose to remember him in a different light. They miss him deeply at the 88th All-Star Game because they’re certain he would be a participant if he were still alive. Marlins outfielders Giancarlo Stanton and Marcell Ozuna began discussing this year’s All-Star Game in earnest with Fernandez after the 2016 Midsummer Classic […]
Continue readingIt’s even more important to consider this year, when MLB’s brass decided to make July 31 the only in-season trade deadline. No more of those waivers shenanigans; make your dealing decisions by the end of next month. The American League has 10 teams in legitimate playoff contention, with the Orioles, Royals, Blue Jays, Tigers and […]
Continue readingEvery player — each piece — has a value defined by his statistical output; but it’s fitting these pieces into your roster’s required slots that is key. Like those puzzle pieces, some players fit in certain spots but not others. And some spots — like bonuses on a Scrabble board — are more valuable than […]
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