The Kansas City Blues

Perhaps the signing of 20-year-old pitcher Noel Arguelles, a top prospect from Cuba who towers over his opposition at 6’4/220lbs, is a sign that the Kansas City Royals are finally beginning to turn things around. In making this uncharacteristic signing and essentially gaining a second 1st round pick through the southpaw, they have sent a [...]

Cubs Ink Marlon Byrd To 3-Year Deal

After long-exploring multiple trade and free agent options, the Cubs finally decide to sign 32-year old Marlon Byrd to a 3-year deal, worth $15 million. Byrd is the definition of a “late-bloomer”. He didn’t hit his stride offensively until reaching Texas in 2007, having struggled previously in Washington and Philadelphia. Things changed when he became [...]