This week in baseball blogs…
- The Junkball Daily projects how new Padre Eric Hosmer will perform over the life of his contract.
- Chin Music Baseball, Friars On Base and East Village Times examine the potential effects the Hosmer signing may have on other areas of the Padres’ roster.
- The Point of Pittsburgh updates its well-regarded Prospect Surplus Values model.
- STL Hat Trick compares the Cardinals’ and Cubs’ rotations.
- Baseball Takes isn’t ready to crown the Angels.
- The Sports Tank (links: 1, 2) is pleased with Boston’s J.D. Martinez agreement, but also concerned about what’s holding up the deal.
- Bronx Bomber Ball argues that young Yankees infielders Gleyber Torres and Miguel Andujar are better short- and long-term options than new pickup Brandon Drury.
- The First Out At Third analyzes Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia’s offensive game.
- The Daily Jay asks if Justin Smoak will be able to sustain his success from 2017.
- The K Zone would take Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager over the Astros’ Carlos Correa, at least for now.
- Pirates Breakdown reacts to the Bucs’ acquisition of Corey Dickerson.
- Off The Bench examines the effectiveness of dedicating payroll to relievers.
- Camden Depot wonders if GM Dan Duquette is still steering the ship in Baltimore.
- FSH Baseball tries to give Nolan Arenado credit for a potential Coors Field hangover by adjusting FanGraphs’ park factors.
- The Giants Cove foresees the NL West claiming three playoff spots again in 2018.
- The Loop Sports isn’t sure of what to expect from the White Sox.
- Clubhouse Corner names National Leaguers who need to step up.
- Call to the Pen writes about the Phillies targeting Cubs lefty Mike Montgomery.
- Everything Bluebirds lists a few low-cost free agent targets for Toronto.
- Believeland Ball identifies which Indians catcher is the better trade chip, Yan Gomes or Roberto Perez.
- Bronx To Bushville isn’t panicking over the Brewers’ rotation.
- Rox Pile details how the Rockies’ offense handled various velocities last season.
- Pinstriped Prospects has high hopes for Clint Frazier in 2018.
- Kennedy’s Commentary suggests tempering expectations for Rick Porcello.
- Pop Fly Baseball ponders the Rangers’ place in the AL West.
- BP Toronto says Kevin Pillar is approaching a career crossroads.
- MLB & Fantasy Baseball Analyzed names potential fixes for the collective bargaining agreement.
- NY Yankees Digest shares a Mariano Rivera infographic.
- Jays Journal recaps free agent infielder Brett Lawrie’s recent appearance on Vancouver’s TSN 1040.
- Rotisserie Duck focuses on hitters who will fare the best in 2018.
- DiNardo’s Dugout (podcast) talks Hosmer, JDM and Tim Tebow, among other subjects.
- Pro Sports Fandom explains why the Angels can’t retire Vladimir Guerrero’s jersey.
- Motor City Bengals highlights Tigers who are worth pursuing in fantasy baseball this season.
- The 3rd Man In forecasts the top 10 picks in this year’s draft.
- Tomahawk Take pays tribute to Sam Jethroe, the first African-American player in Braves history and the oldest player ever to win NL Rookie of the Year honors.
- Mets Daddy notes that, with the club having signed Jason Vargas, the so-called Five Aces (Matt Harvey, Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard, Steven Matz and Zack Wheeler) won’t make up its rotation.
- Good Fundies remembers Vargas’ first tenure with the Mets.
- The Runner Sports (links: 1, 2, 3, 4) grades the Yankees’ offseason, takes a look at the Athletics’ revamped bullpen, delves into the Twins’ rotation questions, and explains what each Astro did during the offseason.
- District On Deck predicts the Nationals’ Opening Day lineup.
- Think Blue Planning Committee presents a potential batting order for the Dodgers’ talented Triple-A team in Oklahoma City.
- Extra Innings UK (links: 1, 2, 3, 4) wraps up the week’s headlines and introduces you to Europeans playing baseball at American universities.
- Expos Reloaded is listing the top 50 WAR leaders in the history of the former franchise.
- Chris Zantow interviews longtime ballpark photographer about his experiences at Milwaukee County Stadium.
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