The Texas Rangers traded for Max Scherzer, Jordan Montgomery, Chris Stratton, and Austin Hedges. All of them have been successful for the club so far, and the Rangers are 11-2 in August. Scherzer is 3-0 as a Texas Ranger, Montgomery has a sub-3 ERA, Stratton has been great out of the bullpen, and Hedges can frame pitches like no one …
Up until this weekend, people were wondering how serious the Texas Rangers were about winning now. They answered that question this weekend with their additions, saying they are all in. When you are a perceived contender, trades usually happen. With time still left before the August 1 deadline, they are poised to do more. I have been telling people for …
After long hours it’s finally official, Max Scherzer is a Texas Ranger. Sources have confirmed that the New York Mets will be trading Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers for the Rangers’ number three prospect Luisangel Acuna. The deal is a straight one-for-one, but the Mets will pay all but 22.5 million of Scherzer’s contract, and he will retain the …
The NHL Trade Deadline is a time when teams win and lose fortunes in their quest for the Stanley Cup. Other teams look for immediate glory while other teams look to build on the future by selling off their assets. The Dallas Stars are one of those teams poised for a chance for hockey’s ultimate chalice of champions. The 30-14-11 …
At this point in the season, the 5th place Rangers are reeling and are looking for any kind of hope to cling on to. GM Chris Young and President of Baseball Operations Jon Daniels will need to decide on a course of action this summer. My advice? Time to make some moves with the pitching staff. The pitching for the …
The Stars mostly stood largely pat at the trade deadline despite a rumor early in the am that Jamie Oleksiak was about to be traded to the Oilers. This was a somewhat eyebrow-raising suggestion as Oleksiak seemingly has established himself as a solid partner for Miro Heiskanen on the second defensive pairing. However, the rumor turned out to be false, …
Four minutes before Thursday’s 2 PM trade deadline, Donnie Nelson and the Dallas Mavericks finally made a move. Dallas sent James Johnson, Wes Iwundu, and a second-round pick to New Orleans for JJ Redick and Nicolo Melli. The Mavs added shooting and depth in JJ Redick in exchange for guys who rarely saw the floor. Dallas went the whole day …
The Mavericks are seldom buyers when it comes to the trade deadline. They were silent at this time last year and there is a chance that they stay quiet this year. But rumors have been swirling in Dallas recently. Per multiple sources, it seems like the Mavs may be in the market for some sort of upgrade. Despite the team’s …
With the Rangers in contention for the playoffs still, who should they go after? So many pieces could be helpful and even game-changing for this team. Combined with returns from injury and some possible transactions, this team could be in position for a playoff push. Pitching, Pitching, Pitching The Rangers have had a very solid season so far, sitting six …
Every year around the middle of June, baseball writers start coming up with possible trade scenarios that the team they cover can make. Whether the team is buying or selling, the social media outlets blow up from fans. Being one of those fans, I have always tried to interject my ideas in the conversation. They used to be very one-sided and often scoffed at by the professionals. As the years …
