MLB Offseason Archives - Franchise Sports

Arenado trade throws Cardinals into inner circle of National League contenders

January 30, 2021 Sam Cox 0

The St Louis Cardinals are close to completing a trade for Nolan Arenado. An Arenado trade has been speculated of for some time - those rumors are set to come to fruition this weekend.

Two reasons the Mets should not sign Trevor Bauer this offseason

January 27, 2021 Andrew Pistone 1

It’s probably not how the New York Mets or Trevor Bauer would have envisioned it playing out, but here we are in late January with the 2020 National League Cy Young award winner still looking for a team.

Mets, Padres once again take advantage of worryingly quiet MLB offseason

January 19, 2021 Sam Cox 0

Maybe some other teams fancy joining in with the MLB offseason.

Signing Brad Hand would give the Mets the potential for an elite bullpen

January 15, 2021 Sam Cox 0

It was reported the New York Mets are closing in on an agreement with free agent reliever Brad Hand.

Key offseason needs for the White Sox after Hendriks signing

January 12, 2021 Tyler Arthur 0

With this deal in the books, it’s time to take a look at what else the White Sox need to do this offseason. Here are some targets they should consider to bolster themselves as a legitimate force out of the AL Central.

Should the Dodgers sign DJ LeMahieu?

January 5, 2021 Sam Cox 0

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly pursuing DJ LeMahieu in free agency.

Padres pay high price to land Blake Snell from Rays

December 28, 2020 Tyler Arthur 0

This trade surprised many in the MLB world, as Snell still has three years left on his contract, and without a notably high price on those years too. He was due $10.5 million in 2021 and the following two years would cost $12.5m and $16m respectively, before he would become a free agent going into his age-31 season of 2024.

DJ LeMahieu: Potential landing spots in free agency

December 20, 2020 Sam Cox 0

Heading into the offseason, DJ LeMahieu’s free agency appeared destined to end back where it started: Yankee Stadium.

Jake Odorizzi: Potential landing spots in free agency

December 15, 2020 Sam Cox 1

Starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi is one of the top free agents this offseason. Moving at a glacial pace, there has been little news about Odorizzi this offseason despite fellow starts, including Charlie Morton and Drew Smyly, landing contracts.

Signing Renfroe is smartest move Red Sox have made in a long time

December 15, 2020 Sam Cox 0

The Boston Red Sox picked up outfielder Hunter Renfroe on a bargain deal.

Giving up Dunning for Lynn is a massive overpay by the White Sox

December 8, 2020 Sam Cox 0

The Chicago White Sox have agreed a trade with the Texas Rangers to acquire Lance Lynn. Lynn joins a rotation already including Lucas Giolito, Dallas Keuchel and Michael Kopech.

Kyle Schwarber: Three potential landing spots in free agency

December 3, 2020 Tayyib Abu 1

Kyle Schwarber is now a free agent. MLB's non-tender day had one big surprise. The Chicago Cubs cut the big outfielder in a move that surprised many.

Nelson Cruz: Potential landing spots in free agency

November 26, 2020 Sam Cox 0

Six-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger award winner Nelson Cruz is hitting the free agency market once again.

Three free agents the Yankees must sign to become World Series contenders

November 25, 2020 Tayyib Abu 0

2010-2020 saw the New York Yankees go a decade without winning the World Series. 2020 was the fourth year in a row where the Yanks have suffered postseason heartbreak.

Should the Giants pursue George Springer?

November 17, 2020 Sam Cox 0

All-Star outfielder George Springer is one of the biggest names in MLB free agency. Springer is going to have a raft of potential suitors, potentially including the San Francisco Giants.