MIKE SHEARS
Danny Santana went from a .319 BA in 2014 to a .215 BA in 2015, causing MIN to look at him as a utility player. Will he be up to the challenge if called on to play the infield? Plus, prospective SS situations at CLE, DET and KC, and the CHW pen.
May 11 2016 11:06pm
May 11 2016 11:06pm
Tommy Milone was removed from his starter's role April 29. In a post-mortem analysis, BaseballHQ.com tries to show if his future is in the rotation or the pen. Plus, infielders at CHW, CLE, and DET, and more.
May 4 2016 11:06pm
May 4 2016 11:06pm
Mike Clevinger's self-awareness of his game may be paying off as the rotation depth at CLE is shrinking. Plus, early outfielder struggles at the plate may be creating problems for the other four AL Central teams.
Apr 28 2016 3:05am
Apr 28 2016 3:05am
Marlon Byrd could only get a minor league deal with a max of $3.5 M in 2016. If he becomes a fulltimer, he might be one of the bigger veteran bargains in MLB 2016. Plus, 3Bs in KC and MIN, and more from the AL Central.
Apr 20 2016 11:06pm
Apr 20 2016 11:06pm
Matt Albers has evolved from a 5th inning guy to a trusted reliever for almost any situation for CHW. Plus, rehabbing RPs in CLE and DET, the 2B situation revisited in KC, and a deep possibility at closer in MIN.
Apr 13 2016 11:05pm
Apr 13 2016 11:05pm
Despite his manager's declaration that he was a near lock for the rotation, Tyler Duffey ended up in Triple-A. Now he's in a race to return to the Twin Cities. Plus, CHW and DET backups, KC potential backups, and a CLE backup starter.
Apr 6 2016 11:05pm
Apr 6 2016 11:05pm
Carson Fulmer was a longshot to be a 2016 CHW starter, but he threw well enough to open eyes on the coaching staff. Plus, the future for some AL Central players who fell short of Opening Day rosters.
Mar 30 2016 11:05pm
Mar 30 2016 11:05pm
Chien-Ming Wang saw a pitching consultant and picked up 6 mph on his fastball. Will it be a career-extender? Plus, more spring training notes from all the other AL Central squads.
Mar 23 2016 11:05pm
Mar 23 2016 11:05pm
Bryan Holaday's monster spring may cause the Tigers to lose him, but how much help would he be to another team? Plus, a reserve starter in CHW, swingmen in CLE, a wrinkle at 2B in KC, and bullpen help in MIN.
Mar 16 2016 11:05pm
Mar 16 2016 11:05pm
Brett Eibner improved his plate discipline in 2015 and looks to earn a place in KC's outfield. Plus longshots at CHW 3B, CFs in CLE, an OF defender in DET, and 5th starter candidates in MIN.
Mar 10 2016 12:05am
Mar 10 2016 12:05am
J.B. Shuck's 2015 return to normalcy could make him a candidate for table-setting if CHW needs more offense. Plus the CLE rotation contest, DET position shifts, KC future starters and MIN OF.
Mar 3 2016 12:05am
Mar 3 2016 12:05am
Danny Santana went from a .319 BA in 2014 to a .215 BA in 2015, causing MIN to look at him as a utility player. Will he be up to the challenge if called on to play the infield? Plus, prospective SS situations at CLE, DET and KC, and the CHW pen.
May 11 2016 11:06pm
May 11 2016 11:06pm
Tommy Milone was removed from his starter's role April 29. In a post-mortem analysis, BaseballHQ.com tries to show if his future is in the rotation or the pen. Plus, infielders at CHW, CLE, and DET, and more.
May 4 2016 11:06pm
May 4 2016 11:06pm
Mike Clevinger's self-awareness of his game may be paying off as the rotation depth at CLE is shrinking. Plus, early outfielder struggles at the plate may be creating problems for the other four AL Central teams.
Apr 28 2016 3:05am
Apr 28 2016 3:05am
Marlon Byrd could only get a minor league deal with a max of $3.5 M in 2016. If he becomes a fulltimer, he might be one of the bigger veteran bargains in MLB 2016. Plus, 3Bs in KC and MIN, and more from the AL Central.
Apr 20 2016 11:06pm
Apr 20 2016 11:06pm
Matt Albers has evolved from a 5th inning guy to a trusted reliever for almost any situation for CHW. Plus, rehabbing RPs in CLE and DET, the 2B situation revisited in KC, and a deep possibility at closer in MIN.
Apr 13 2016 11:05pm
Apr 13 2016 11:05pm
Despite his manager's declaration that he was a near lock for the rotation, Tyler Duffey ended up in Triple-A. Now he's in a race to return to the Twin Cities. Plus, CHW and DET backups, KC potential backups, and a CLE backup starter.
Apr 6 2016 11:05pm
Apr 6 2016 11:05pm
Carson Fulmer was a longshot to be a 2016 CHW starter, but he threw well enough to open eyes on the coaching staff. Plus, the future for some AL Central players who fell short of Opening Day rosters.
Mar 30 2016 11:05pm
Mar 30 2016 11:05pm
Chien-Ming Wang saw a pitching consultant and picked up 6 mph on his fastball. Will it be a career-extender? Plus, more spring training notes from all the other AL Central squads.
Mar 23 2016 11:05pm
Mar 23 2016 11:05pm
Bryan Holaday's monster spring may cause the Tigers to lose him, but how much help would he be to another team? Plus, a reserve starter in CHW, swingmen in CLE, a wrinkle at 2B in KC, and bullpen help in MIN.
Mar 16 2016 11:05pm
Mar 16 2016 11:05pm
Brett Eibner improved his plate discipline in 2015 and looks to earn a place in KC's outfield. Plus longshots at CHW 3B, CFs in CLE, an OF defender in DET, and 5th starter candidates in MIN.
Mar 10 2016 12:05am
Mar 10 2016 12:05am
J.B. Shuck's 2015 return to normalcy could make him a candidate for table-setting if CHW needs more offense. Plus the CLE rotation contest, DET position shifts, KC future starters and MIN OF.
Mar 3 2016 12:05am
Mar 3 2016 12:05am
