The biggest story of the offseason is the same story that was red-hot in the middle of the regular season: Shohei Ohtani. The dual-threat has officially become a free agent, and every team is looking to the stars to try to acquire the services of the Japanese sensation.
“At the outset of this offseason, we made signing Aaron our top priority,” Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski said. “We are committed to winning, and having an individual like him in our uniform for years to come only helps us in that regard.
It didn’t take long to count the votes for the MVP award in both the National League and the American League. For the very first time since the year 1931, both conferences saw unanimous votes for the MVP award. Over in the AL, Shohei Ohtani won the award for the second time in the last three seasons, and Ronald Acuna won his first ever in the NL.
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The Baltimore Orioles’ Brandon Hyde was named the American League Manager of the Year on Tuesday, as the Miami Marlins’ Skip Schumaker won the National League award.
The Miami Marlins could have a difficult situation on their hands with the contract negotiations of Luis Arraez. Arraez is currently considered to be one of, if not the best, contact hitters that the league has to offer. Of course, the Marlins would love to keep him around, it’s just not a guarantee at this point in time.
The Philadelphia Phillies have charted a new course for their infield, positioning 2-time MVP OF Bryce Harper as their future first baseman, a move that signals the team’s departure from big-bat Rhys Hoskins.
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MLB Free Agents
The World Series just ended but we’re already looking forward to next season. That starts with free agency and there are some intriguing names on the market.