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Félix Pié on base for Bravos de León
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Transaction Analysis: When a Star Signs with a Bad Team

Piratas de Campeche signed OF-L Félix Pié to an unknown contract It’s hard for a team like Campeche to compete. They are a staple of the cellar in Liga Mexicana de Béisbol. They simply lack the funds and drawing power to compete with the much more popular and less cash strapped franchises within the circuit. […]

Posted on March 24, 2020March 19, 2020 Author Bill Thompson Comment(0)
David Washington rounds the bases for the Long Island Ducks
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Transaction Analysis: When One Big Swing Isn’t Enough

The Milwaukee Milkmen signed 1B/OF-R David Washington to an unknown contract Washington is fresh off of a two-year stint with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League. In his time with the Ducks Washington was very Washington like. For those unaware Washington is a low contact high power hitter who strikes out a ton. […]

Posted on March 19, 2020March 13, 2020 Author Bill Thompson Comment(0)
Todd Van Steensel on the mound for the Sydney Blue Sox
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Transaction Analysis: In Search of a Groove

The Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks signed RHP Todd Van Steensel to an unknown contract I first watched Van Steensel throw a baseball in 2016. He was pitching for the Sydney Blue Sox in the Australian Baseball League at the time. He looked electric in the few games I was able to see him pitch. He had a […]

Posted on March 11, 2020March 5, 2020 Author Bill Thompson Comment(0)
Jenrry Mejía on the mound for the New York Mets
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Transaction Analysis: A Hope and a Prayer

Algodoneros de Unión Laguna signed RHP Jenrry Mejía to an unknown contract Mejía is many years removed from the promise he once showed with the New York Mets. He’s not as removed from the lifetime ban Major League Baseball gave him for a third positive test for a banned steroid in 2016. Mejía was able […]

Posted on March 4, 2020February 20, 2020 Author Bill Thompson Comment(0)
Ryan Verdugo during his perfect game with the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions
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Transaction Analysis: Taiwan to Mexico

Acereros de Monclova signed LHP Ryan Verdugo to an unknown contract A championship doesn’t mean you have a perfect team, that’s why the reigning Liga Mexicana de Béisbol champions have signed Verdugo. It’s unclear right now what role Verdugo will take on with Monclova, but he provides them with either starting or relief pitching depth. […]

Posted on February 28, 2020February 24, 2020 Author Bill Thompson Comment(0)

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