• Because Reds star Ivan Johnson's bat has been coming along, and is finally healthy after months of rehab after his misaligned oblique, Brad Meador can look to trade Elly De La Cruz to try to improve their gutsy pitching staff, by acquiring someone like Victor Vodnik, who is now back after the freak incident with the eraser, or Jeff Hoffman.


• The Royals have had several calls about Anthony Gose, but GM J.J. Picollo won't consider it, because they have one of the prime pitching staffs in the league, and soon they'll be bringing up Noah Cameron to make their team even better.


• With Bryce Eldridge on the horizon, Buster Posey is looking to deal Jung Hoo Lee in return for some veteran presence to guide the youngsters. Some possible names are Yohan Ramirez and Will Smith, who is available after allegedly calling the team first baseman, who is now threatening to sue for eight million dollars, a fishhook, and it is unclear who would be liable for the damage, but if it is the Dodgers, they will be desperate to dump salary, and might also be willing to part with Blake Snell.


• If moving Anthony Rendon to second base works, it takes pressure off Zach Neto and his oft-injured skull so he can concentrate on what he does best--hit like a lion.

splitter

the Nationals just need
        Nasim Nunez

to improve on his
baserunning runs over last year

and get
        Jose Tena

to get back to normal after his
diagnosis of defending in the thumb

and Blake Butera can have a delighted lineup

if
        Andres Chaparro

who has had trouble hitting
the splitter in the past

can come along

 

 

 

 

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