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The opening day is finally on us.
Among other things, it means that we can finalize our MLB power rankings for the start of the 2019 season.
The standings have constantly mixed up the off-season, notable independent agents have signed and the teams have completed blockbusters deals. The time has come to define the basics of the upcoming season with one last round of changes.
In the rankings, we took a closer look at the biggest change in the forecast for the off-season and 2019 for each team.
We leave.
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Richie MartinMichael Reaves / Getty Images
Biggest move out of season: Selection of SS Richie Martin in Rule 5
It emerges from the current mood of the Baltimore Orioles that their greatest change during the off-season was a preliminary selection under Rule 5. That said, the O's seem ready to give most of their time game to Martin after breaking ties with the minor league's independent player, Alcides Escobar.
The 24 year old is a good defensive player. He beat .300 / .368 / .439 with 43 more shots and 25 interceptions in low season last year at Double – A.
Outlook of the season
Another season of 100 losses seems inevitable for an Orioles team, which starts from scratch, without real controllable resources around which it can build. This season will be entirely devoted to internal development, Baltimore trying to identify players likely to become long-term plays.
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Jorge AlfaroJeff Roberson / Associated Press
Biggest move out of season: Trading C J. Realmuto
After sending Giancarlo Stanton, Christian Yelich, Marcell Ozuna and Dee Gordon for the final season, the Miami Marlins finally pulled the trigger and took care of their most valuable asset: the All-Star receiver, JT Realmuto, who was sent to the Philadelphia Phillies.
This trade brought Sixto Sanchez, a highly esteemed prospect, who immediately became the # 1 prospect in the Miami system. He also scored Jorge Alfaro, who has five years of team control and provides an immediate substitute to Realmuto at the receiver.
Outlook of the season
The youth movement is fully effective for the Marlins and there is a good chance that their record will plunge even lower than last year, at 63-98, in a much improved part of the East. from the NL. The young rotation of Jose Urena (27), Trevor Richards (25), Pablo Lopez (23), Sandy Alcantara (23) and Caleb Smith (27) could surprise some. Finding another Brian Anderson to build would be good.
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Josh HarrisonChris O 'Meara / Associated Press
Biggest move out of season: Signature of the $ 2 million contract between Josh Harrison and 2B
The Detroit Tigers did well to pick Mike Fiers and Leonys Martin last year to turn them into chips, and they took a similar approach this season. But Josh Harrison has a chance to play a bigger role than just commercial forage.
"This is a positive person, a leader who has a proven track record at this level.It's another guy who can help improve our situation this year, and maybe even beyond," he said. said manager Ron Gardenhire to reporters. "He does not only help us as a player in the field, but also as a teacher.If we are going to have young players on the pitch, he can also help them."
The 31-year-old hits 0.359 / 468 / 0.564 with six more hits on 47 plates this spring.
Outlook of the season
The Tigers will continue to develop guys like Jeimer Candelario, Christin Stewart and Matthew Boyd, while welcoming more potential talents to the majors in the upcoming season. A possible trade of Nicholas Castellanos could also generate more intriguing farm workers. They are still at the beginning of the reconstruction, but they are going in the right direction.
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Whit MerrifieldNorm Hall / Getty Images
Biggest move out of season: Signature of 2B Whit Merrifield for four-year extension of $ 16.25 million
The Kansas City Royals were reluctant to swap second baseman Whit Merrifield in the middle of a dismantling of his lineup. They supported this idea by opening the season by committing the extension of a four-year period that includes a club option for 2023.
The Royals' home office has made it clear that he wants this phase of retooling to be brief by targeting prospects ready for MLB in recent deals and retaining Merrifield. This simply serves to confirm that they will not blow things up further.
Outlook of the season
Although the Royals are hoping for a quick turnaround in their rise to conflict, the road seems to be long. They have some good players around which they can build, including Adalberto Mondesi, Brad Keller, Jakob Junis and Merrifield, but they still have a lot of work to do.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr.Michael Reaves / Getty Images
Biggest move out of season: Contract signed between Clay SPBuch Buchholz and SP Buchholz for one year and $ 3 million
The Toronto Blue Jays added Clay Buchholz, Matt Shoemaker and Clayton Richard in the offseason to strengthen the rookie squad who had been hard hit by injuries in 2018.
Buchholz, 34, is the squad's most intriguing name after signing an ERA 2.01 and 1.04 WHIP in 16 starts with the Arizona Diamondbacks last season. He will remain at the extended spring training after signing late, but could join the rotation in mid-April. If it stays healthy, it could be one of the biggest inter-season flights.
Outlook of the season
It will be a year of reconstruction for the Blue Jays. That said, it should attract much attention at the national level with the imminent arrival of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the No. 1 baseball player. Danny Jansen, Bo Bichette, Kevin Smith, Sean Reid-Foley and Trent Thornton could also stand out as beginners and the future is bright.
The next few years could be difficult from the point of view of victories and defeats.
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Jose LeclercRichard Rodriguez / Getty Images
Biggest move out of season: Signature of the RP Jose Leclerc of an extension of 14.75 million dollars over four years
Jose Leclerc was quietly one of the most dominant bulls in 2018, posting a 1.56 ERA, 0.85 ERA and 13.3 K / 9 with 12 saves and 15 catches in 59 appearances.
The Texas Rangers have rewarded with a four-year extension that includes club options in 2023 and 2024. Nevertheless, this team-friendly deal provides no guarantees that it will remain in place. On the contrary, the long-term contract increases its commercial value. We saw a similar situation with Brad Hand and the San Diego Padres before he was traded to the Cleveland Indians last summer.
Outlook of the season
The Rangers are a difficult team to tie. If they throw in the towel and rebuild themselves, they will have a lot of interesting and attractive trading chips on the list. But they always seem attached to the present, because of their activity out of season. This could be a team with too much talent to justify rebuilding and not enough talent to compete legitimately.
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Madison BumgarnerChris Carlson / Associated Press
Biggest move out of season: No trading Madison Bumgarner SP
The biggest move of the San Francisco Giants in the off-season was a no-move.
By clinging to Madison Bumgarner rather than the best available offer this winter, they have made Free Agent 2020 one of the most compelling players in baseball. The decision to wait could be very profitable for the Giants, or we could see Josh Donaldson and the Toronto Blue Jays repeat last year if he escaped on the open market.
Outlook of the season
If and when the giants exchange Bumgarner, the movement will launch a reconstruction long awaited. The relievers Tony Watson and Will Smith also have obvious value, while second baseman Joe Panik could become a target rebounding after a disappointing season.
You never know with this team, though. It may be around .500 in the first three months, then drain some aging veterans out of the farming system and take a shot at a place where there is no map Virgin.
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Eloy JimenezRon Vesely / Getty Images
Biggest move out of season: The signing of LF Eloy Jimenez for a $ 43 million extension over six years
This could become the new standard if the current hours of service system is not revised. Before playing his first MLB game, Eloy Jimenez signed a contract that could earn him at least $ 75 million over the next eight years if his two club options are exercised.
Now, rather than hiding it in the underage for a few weeks in order to ensure an extra year of control by the team, the Chicago White Sox can register it for the day's program. 39; opening.
Outlook of the season
Whiffing on Manny Machado has hit hard the hopes of a major turnaround in Chicago in 2019. It is a team in full swing, but a place in the playoffs still seems out of reach while she expects more help of the agricultural system and is preparing for his next match. major target of the free agent.
That said, the White Sox could still count 10 wins and more on the record of 62-100 last year.
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Yusei KikuchiMasterpress / Getty Images
Biggest move out of season: Trading Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz
The large-scale contract to send Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz to the New York Mets marked the beginning of a busy off season for the Seattle Mariners and helped rebuild a lean farm system. After being on the verge of quarrels in recent years, this team has finally taken a new direction.
In addition to adding Jarred Kelenic and Justin Dunn to the marquee exchange, the M's have acquired Justus Sheffield, J. Crawford, Erik Swanson, Shed Long and Dom Thompson-Williams in a handful of other trades. Yusei Kikuchi has signed a three-year contract with four years of options.
All of these guys are potential long-term pieces.
Outlook of the season
The cost of a better future will probably involve taking a few steps back in 2019. For a team that has not attended the playoffs since 2001, what is left in a few years if it means becoming a sustainable competitor?
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Luke WeaverElaine Thompson / Associated Press
Biggest move out of season: Trading 1B Paul Goldschmidt
On December 5, the Arizona Diamondbacks appeared to be about to blow up the list of players when they traded Paul Goldschmidt to the St. Louis Cardinals. It is rather the extent of their difficulties during the off season. players Luke Weaver and receiver Carson Kelly.
The fact that they opted for a set of current contributors rather than for high ceiling prospects is a good indication that Arizona is not yet ready to give up the white flag on this current kernel .
Outlook of the season
Accessories for the D – backs to have tried again to fight when so many are in tanking.
That said, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies are clearly better, and the San Diego Padres are ready to go. NL West could force their hand. In the right scenario, Zack Greinke, Robbie Ray and David Peralta are all attractive trading chips.
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Erik GonzalezElsa / Getty Images
Biggest move out of season: Exchange for SS Erik Gonzalez
The big movements of the Pittsburgh Pirates took place last summer when they acquired starting Chris Archer and pitcher Keone Kela on the deadline with an eye on the 2019 team. In comparison It was a small off-season, illustrated by a series of modest steps taken to acquire Erik Gonzalez, Lonnie Chisenhall, Melky Cabrera, Jordan Lyles and Francisco Liriano.
Gonzalez's glovework, which will replace Jordy Mercer as a starter-runner, could have the biggest impact.
Outlook of the season
While the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers all look like legitimate playoff contenders – and the Cincinnati Reds are trying to improve it – the Pirates may have fallen to the bottom of the hierarchy. From 70 wins and a last place to 85 wins and a clash like a joker seems possible for this team.
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Mike TroutNorm Hall / Getty Images
Biggest move out of season: CF Mike Trout's signature to $ 426.5 million over 12 years
Wow, that's a lot.
The narrative of recent seasons has been centered on the "waste" of Mike Trout by the Los Angeles Angels and the need to do everything in their power to win before he probably jumps on a ship and sign elsewhere. This extension changes this, but only slightly.
They are still wasting a generational talent if they can not do better than two one-year contracts for Matt Harvey and Trevor Cahill.
Dallas Keuchel, someone?
Outlook of the season
That's exactly what a .500 team looks like.
Angels have some star power, an intriguing young talent and far too many question marks to be considered a legitimate competitor. They were 80-82 in 2017 and 2018. Dollars to donuts, they revolve around this brand again this year.
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Nelson CruzBrace Hemmelgarn / Getty Images
Biggest move out of season: Signature by DH Nelson Cruz of a one year contract in the amount of $ 14.3 million
The Minnesota Twins finished 23rd in the playoffs (166) and 18 in the OPS (0.723) as the team last season, and the DH's place posted a brutal 0.62 with just 15 runs and 56 points products.
Over the past five seasons, Nelson Cruz has scored 0.997 OPS, averaging 41 home runs and 104 RBIs.
Square dowel, encounter square hole.
Outlook of the season
It's easy to forget that this Twins team is only one year away from winning 85 games and participating in the playoffs. The additions of Cruz, Jonathan Schoop and Cron should help reinforce the offensive, but some questions remain on the pitching side, especially in the compound.
If things go well, this team could do another race at a place where there are wild cards. Many will have to break well, though.
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Manny MachadoRalph Freso / Getty Images
Biggest move out of season: Signature of Manny Machado, 3B, for a $ 300 million 10-year contract
A year after signing a $ 244 million contract with Eric Hosmer for eight years, the San Diego Padres have once again broken into the free agent market.
Machado seems to have much more impact than Hosmer, who posted a disappointing WAR 1.4 in his first season in San Diego. The signing also pushes back the contest schedule, which should result in early promotions for a number of better prospects as the Padres look to make their way into the playoffs at the NL.
Outlook of the season
Expect a clear improvement over the arrival of 66-96 last year. The improvement will probably depend on the staff responsible for the disparate throwers who could receive a major boost if guys like Chris Paddack, Logan Allen and Cal Quantrill were ready for the MLB. At the very least, a winning record for the first time since 2010 seems to be at hand.
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Jurickson ProfarJennifer Stewart / Getty Images
Biggest move out of season: Trading for 2B Jurickson Profar
Given Jed Lowrie's free run and Franklin Barreto's move to MLB, Oakland Athletics entered the offseason with a hole in second base.
Jurickson Profar, who has just finished a long-awaited season with the Texas Rangers, proved the answer. The 26-year-old was acquired in a three-team, seven-player deal after posting a total of 105 OPS + with 35 doubles, 20 innings and 10 steals while playing on the field defensively.
Outlook of the season
Many played well to allow the A to win 97 games last season, including a starting rotation in which 15 different pitchers took at least one start and only Sean Manaea, now injured, has launched more than 120 innings. Duplicating this magic will be difficult.
That said, Oakland has an excellent position-player core and the eventual arrivals of Jesus Luzardo and A.J. Puk could propel the team once again.
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Yasiel PuigNorm Hall / Getty Images
Biggest move out of season: Trading for Alex Wood and RF Yasiel Puig
This deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers added a quality beginner to the Cincinnati Reds' rotation and an impact bat in mid-formation, but it also sounded the death knell for the disastrous Homer Bailey contract.
Certainly, the Reds had to accept Matt Kemp's pact for the trade to work. But that always seems to be a good thing for Cincy, especially if Puig is well motivated by a change of scenery and a contract year.
Outlook of the season
Additions from Wood, Tanner Roark and Sonny Gray to a starting rotation that also includes the runaway candidate, Luis Castillo, completely change the complexion of this team. The Reds already had a strong attack (4.3 points per game, No. 18 in MLB) and a good marker (4.14 ERA, No. 16). If the rotation only weighs all its weight, the conflict of wild-cards is not excluded.
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Nolan ArenadoNorm Hall / Getty Images
Biggest move out of season: Signature of 3B Nolan Arenado for an extension of $ 260 million over eight years
After consecutive post-season trips, the Colorado Rockies pulled the trigger and locked the face of the franchise when Nolan Arenado signed a massive eight-year extension before his last year of control by the team.
This is a good indication that the front office is seriously considering winning with the current core. And why not? Securing Arenado could also mean that people such as Brendan Rodgers or Colton Welker will eventually become the centerpiece of a blockbuster business meeting another area of need.
Outlook of the season
The young rotation of the Rockies, led by Germany's Marquez and Kyle Freeland, is the real solution, and the offensive should be strengthened by the arrival of Daniel Murphy and by a potential playoff season of David Dahl . The big question here is that of the relief corps, especially after Adam Ottavino was released. If high-priced veterans Jake McGee, Bryan Shaw and Wade Davis can live up to their salaries, a third consecutive trip in the post-season could be imminent.
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Mike ZuninoJoe Robbins / Getty Images
Biggest move out of season: Trading for C Mike Zunino
Some might quote the two-year, $ 30-million contract from Charlie Morton to become number two behind Cy Young's winner, Blake Snell, as the biggest move of the off season. There is certainly a case to be made.
However, adding an outstanding defensive receiver that brings stability to a position that has been a revolving door in recent years could have the greatest impact. Mike Zunino is an excellent frame-pitch, he controls the game running, does a great job with the staff and is a constant threat to 20 players in a position that has long been an offensive black hole, aside from the brief tenure of Wilson Ramos.
Outlook of the season
The Tampa Bay Rays won 90 games last season and will greatly benefit from the full seasons of Tommy Pham, Tyler Glasnow and Austin Meadows, as well as additions by Morton and Zunino. As usual, they will go as far as their pitching can carry them. If the "opening" approach is working again at the end of the rotation, this could be throughout the post-season.
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Yasmani GrandalMorry Gash / Associated Press
Biggest move out of season: Signature of C Yasmani Grandal for a one-year contract of $ 18.25 million
The Milwaukee Brewers earned a .237 / .294 / .363 line from the catcher last season, while the quartet was comprised of Manny Pina, Erik Kratz, Jett Bandy and Jacob Nottingham.
This has facilitated the decision to splurge on Yasmani Grandal, especially since it is a one-year commitment and offers a clear upgrade for a team in a position to win now.
Outlook of the season
The young trio's performance in the initial rotation – Corbin Burnes, Brandon Woodruff and Freddy Peralta – will go a long way in determining whether the Brewers will again be a candidate for the title of runner-up in Central Newfoundland. The offense is solid even with a probable regression, and the corrector is stacked. All this will boil down to health and a largely unproven home staff.
At worst, Milwaukee is a joker.
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Edwin DiazRich Schultz / Getty Images
Biggest move out of season: Trading for 2B Robinson Cano and RP Edwin Diaz
It was the busiest New York Mets season since the start of the season, and it all started with the blockbuster deal that bought Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz from the Mariners on December 3rd.
Jacob deGrom's $ 137.5 million five-year extension, signed on Tuesday by ESPN.com, also deserves mention. Nevertheless, it was the big trade with the Seattle Mariners that showed the Mets were serious in improving the alignment and building a winner in 2019, making it the most important sign of the off season.
Outlook of the season
It's clearly an improved team with a potential in the playoffs.
That said, the Mets have a few more points of questioning than the rest of the contenders at the NL East. Namely, who intervenes if one of the runners falls wounded? Considering that the rotation has treated so many health problems in recent seasons, they have remarkably not helped much to give depth to the five launchers planned. This is reason enough to take a break.
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Carlos CarrascoTim Warner / Getty Images
Biggest move out of season: Signature of SP Carlos Carrasco for an extension of $ 47 million for four years
The Cleveland Indians have done a great job in capturing the lead players with early team-friendly extensions in recent years, and have recorded another in the off-season when Carlos Carrasco signed for the 2023 season.
The Cleveland front-office is engaged in several puzzles this winter, including the Yan Gomes trade and lack of attention to the outside field. The Carrasco extension was a home run, however.
Outlook of the season
In simple terms, Corey Kluber's starting rotations, Trevor Bauer, Carlos Carrasco, Mike Clevinger and Shane Bieber are enough for the Indians to be the big favorites of the AL Central. Production from a field to the room and the stability of a reworked pen will ultimately determine whether they are serious.
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Patrick CorbinRich Schultz / Getty Images
Biggest move out of season: Signature of a $ 140 million six-year contract with Patrick Corbin
The Washington Nationals have leveraged the savings from the departures of Bryce Harper, Daniel Murphy and Gio Gonzalez and have signed the best starter available on the market for a $ 140 million six-year contract.
Left-handed Patrick Corbin will be well placed between right-handed Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg. It should be seen as the real deal after supporting its appalling 2018 figures with a 2.47 GBP FIP.
Reinforcing the receiver position with the addition of Yan Gomes and Kurt Suzuki also deserves a mention after the National defenders have reached a pitiful pit .214 / .304 / .320 last year.
Outlook of the season
Can the Nationals really be a better team without Harper? Maybe not directly, but a good follow-up season of Juan Soto and the arrival of the best hope Victor Robles could do a lot to replace his production.
Patrick Corbin, Brian Dozier, Anibal Sanchez, Kyle Barraclough and Trevor Rosenthal, the newcomers, undoubtedly make it a better choice. It could be the year when they will eventually break through and win a playoff series.
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Josh DonaldsonMichael Reaves / Getty Images
Biggest move out of season: Signature of a $ 23 million contract with Josh Donaldson, Group 3B member
An injury season has negated Josh Donaldson's chances of signing a gigantic long-term contract, but he still showed enough on the last end to win a $ 23 million pillow deal Braves from Atlanta.
The 33-year-old got a total of 146 OPS + with three home runs in 16 games once he finally got back into the fight with the Cleveland Indians, and anything that could look like that level of production over a full season on was well worth it.
The return of Nick Markakis, clubhouse leader under a one – year contract and amounting to $ 6 million, is also remarkable.
Outlook of the season
Despite all the brilliant moves of the Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Nationals and New York Mets, the Braves are still the defending champions of the division. They have a young dynamic offensive core and a good pitching team that should receive a significant boost because of the crowd of potential high-ceiling pitchers knocking on the door.
We choose them to finish second here, but another division title would not be in the least surprising.
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Paul GoldschmidtDylan Buell / Getty Images
Biggest move out of season: Trading for 1B Paul Goldschmidt, then lengthen it
The Cardinals of St. Louis have not had a real hitter in the middle of the order since Albert Pujols packed his bags and left for the Los Angeles Angels. That changed on December 5, when they acquired Paul Goldschmidt, the Arizona Diamondbacks' nominee of choice.
The D-backs were motivated to play their star freely, and the Cardinals took advantage of this acquisition to allow it to sign a long-term contract without having to compete with the rest of the market.
An extension of $ 130 million over five years will allow this 31-year-old to stay in St. Louis during the 2024 season.
Outlook of the season
While the Cardinals have missed the playoffs three years in a row, they have averaged just under 86 wins over this period and have been at the heart of the action each year. Add Goldschmidt to the middle of the list and Andrew Miller to the back of the corrector will go a long way– Maybe long enough to break this sequence before she reaches four years old.
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Bryce HarperChris O 'Meara / Associated Press
Biggest move out of season: Signature by RF Bryce Harper of a 13-year contract for $ 330 million
Duh.
Although the Philadelphia Phillies have come out and added J.T. Realmuto, Jean Segura, Andrew McCutchen and David Robertson this season, their biggest move requires no debate. Harper's signature completely changes the basic makeup of this team and creates an offense that rivals all teams in the National League.
Cela fait également de Philadelphie une destination attrayante en agents autonomes, ce qui pourrait être utile si elle souhaitait ajouter un démarreur à impact derrière Aaron Nola.
Perspectives de la saison
La signature de Harper a suffi à convaincre les Phillies d’avoir le statut de favori dans l’est de la NL. Cela dit, gagner le titre de la division est loin d'être garanti. En ne signant pas un vétéran partant, ils placent beaucoup d'oeufs dans le panier "Nick Pivetta, Zach Eflin et Vince Velasquez font un autre pas en avant".
Cela ressemble encore à une équipe de séries éliminatoires, et Pivetta est l'un de mes candidats favoris en évasion en 2019.
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Cole HamelsChristian Petersen / Getty Images
Plus gros déménagement hors saison: Exercice d'une option de 20 millions de dollars sur Cole Hamels
Les Cubs de Chicago ont enfin eu raison de s’associer à la tendance récente en matière d’extension en signant Kyle Hendricks à une prolongation de 55,5 millions $ pour quatre ans, mardi, Ken Rosenthal de l'athlétisme.
La décision la plus importante de la saison morte consistait toujours à exercer une option de 20 millions de dollars sur Cole Hamels, âgé de 35 ans.
Le vétéran gaucher a été brillant dans le dernier droit après avoir rejoint les Cubs, affichant un ERA de 2,36 et 1,10 WHIP en 12 départs. Chicago n'avait plus d'argent à dépenser après avoir choisi cette option et s'est contenté de quelques ajouts à petite échelle, tandis que le reste de la division s'améliorait.
Perspectives de la saison
L'idée que les améliorations des Cubs proviendront des joueurs internes est parfaitement logique. Yu Darvish n'a rien fourni l'année dernière. Kris Bryant a été blessé. L'arrière de la rotation était en mutation avant l'acquisition de Hamels. Le receveur Willson Contreras était surexploité et il est tombé en panne d’essence.
Cela reste l’équipe la plus talentueuse de la division et elle a encore beaucoup de progrès à faire par rapport à la saison dernière, au cours de laquelle elle a encore remporté 95 matchs.
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Michael BrantleyRich Schultz / Getty Images
Plus gros déménagement hors saison: Signature du contrat de LF Michael Brantley pour un contrat de 32 millions de dollars sur deux ans
Beaucoup s’attendaient à ce que les Astros de Houston fassent un pas en avant en faisant signer le frappeur Nelson Cruz. Au lieu de cela, ils ont ajouté le joueur de champ gauche Michael Brantley à une faute déjà puissante.
Brantley, âgé de 31 ans, a prouvé qu'il était en bonne santé en 2018 après avoir raté un temps considérable en blessure au cours des deux saisons précédentes. Il a frappé .309 / .364 / .468 avec 36 doubles, 17 courses à la maison et 12 vols, et il s’avère bien comme producteur au milieu de la liste, même s’il n’a pas le pouvoir de 30 points.
Perspectives de la saison
Tant que la partie Wade Miley-Collin McHugh-Brad Peacock de la rotation de départ pourra tenir bon–au moins jusqu'à ce que Josh James soit en bonne santé et que le principal prospect, Forrest Whitley, soit prêt à faire le sautLes Astros seront à nouveau dans la course au titre. Les saisons pleines de Roberto Osuna et Ryan Pressly devraient faire de la plaque une force majeure, et une performance de rebond de la part de Carlos Correa en bonne santé serait également un énorme coup de pouce interne.
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UN J. GobergeNorm Hall / Getty Images
Plus gros déménagement hors saison: Signature CF A.J. Pollock à un accord de 60 millions de dollars sur cinq ans
L'extension Clayton Kershaw semblait toujours être une fatalité, nous allons donc aller avec le A.J. Ajout de Pollock comme le plus gros déménagement de la saison morte des Dodgers de Los Angeles.
Pollock a un mélange dynamique de puissance et de vitesse, et il est capable de jouer une défense solide au centre du terrain. Il n’est donc pas difficile de comprendre pourquoi il a été en mesure de décrocher un contrat de 60 millions de dollars. Cependant, il a disputé 140 matchs une seule fois en sept ans de carrière.
Heureusement, les Dodgers disposent de suffisamment de flexibilité en termes de masse salariale et de suffisamment d’alignement pour prendre le risque d’une personne comme lui. S'il manque de temps, Cody Bellinger, Joc Pederson, Chris Taylor et Kike Hernandez sont tous capables de faire la queue au centre du terrain.
Perspectives de la saison
Un Clayton Kershaw en bonne santé sera important pour les Dodgers, mais Walker Buehler est capable de jouer le rôle d’as du personnel et une saison complète en matière de santé de Hyun-Jin Ryu serait également utile. Corey Seager et Justin Turner ont également manqué un temps important pour se blesser la saison dernière, ce qui constitue un autre domaine potentiel d'amélioration interne.
Les Rocheuses du Colorado ne s'en vont pas et les Padres de San Diego chargent fort. Mais c’est toujours l’équipe à battre dans l’ouest de la NL.
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James PaxtonMichael Reaves / Getty Images
Plus gros déménagement hors saison: Trading pour le SP James Paxton
Les Yankees de New York ont souligné la nécessité de commencer à aider les lanceurs en signant à nouveau J.A. Happ et CC Sabathia. Ils ont également réussi à acquérir James Paxton des Mariners de Seattle.
Paxton a eu du mal à rester en bonne santé, mais il est l’un des meilleurs partants du jeu pour les gauchers lorsqu'il opère à 100%. Au cours des deux dernières saisons, il a affiché une moyenne cumulative de 3,40 (2,95 FIP) et 1,10 WHIP, avec une moyenne de 182 retrait au bâton en 148 manches. S'il parvient à réaliser 25 départs de qualité, les Yankees pourront combler les lacunes.
Perspectives de la saison
Les Yankees ont une offensive qui bat tous les adversaires du baseball et un enclos chargé qui s’est encore amélioré avec l’ajout d’Adam Ottavino et la signature de Zack Britton.
Tout se résume à commencer à lancer. Luis Severino et Sabathia vont commencer la saison sur la liste des blessés, Paxton a une longue histoire de blessures, Happ a 36 ans et Masahiro Tanaka lance toujours avec une UCL partiellement déchirée. Ce groupe peut-il rester ensemble pendant une saison complète?
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Nathan EovaldiJohn Bazemore / Associated Press
Plus gros déménagement hors saison: Signature du SP Chris Sale pour une extension de 160 millions de dollars sur six ans
Les Red Sox de Boston se sont concentrés sur la gestion de leur propre hors-saison.
Ils ont ré-signé Nathan Eovaldi et Steve Pearce après avoir joué un rôle clé dans la série éliminatoire 2018, puis ils ont bloqué l'as sur Chris Sale pour une prolongation de six ans ce week-end. L'agence libre attendait Sale en basse saison, mais les Red Sox ont empêché l'un des meilleurs lanceurs de baseball de percuter un marché ouvert dans lequel tout peut arriver.
Assuming his arm issues and dip in velocity down the stretch have been remedied, that deal was a no-brainer.
Season Outlook
The Red Sox had the highest-scoring offense in baseball last season. They also have a rotation anchored by Sale, a resurgent David Price, innings-eater Rick Porcello, a full season of Nathan Eovaldi and a healthy Eduardo Rodriguez.
The question is the bullpen, though it's not necessarily a glaring issue. If Matt Barnes and Ryan Brasier can bring the success they enjoyed in setup roles to ninth-inning situations, this team has everything it needs to get back into the World Series.
All stats courtesy of Baseball Reference and FanGraphs, unless otherwise noted.
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