Author: Niko Goutakolis

  • Offseason Tracker 12-17

    -Yanks near agreement with Brain Roberts. -Tanaka wants to pursue a MLB Carrer. -Spring Training is less than 2 months away -O’s sign Grant Balfour  ——– Expect less posts from now on. Baseball is slow in late December.  Merry Christmas from Pepper!

  • Closer Addison Reed to D-backs

    Just today, the Chicago White Sox traded Addison Reed to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for prospect third basemen Matt Davidson. According to mlb.com, Davidson was Arizona’s #2 prospect overall. He made his major league debut last season and batted .237 in 76 at-bats. Addison Reed, who has saved 69 games combined in the past…

  • Offseason Tracker 12-16

    2B AJ Ellis signed with the Cardinals. RHP John Axford signed withCleveland.  Sources say all 30 teams could put up the 20 Million to negotiate with Tanaka

  • Pepper INBOX #3

    With the last three pieces of the puzzle (Tanaka, Cruz and Choo) yet to be solved, I ask you for predictions. Who should go where and why? Thanks!

  • Pepper30: Milwaukee Brewers

    Well this is a interesting ball club. After losing losing Ryan Braun to suspension in 2013. The Brew-crew is looking to rebound, with a positive 2014. Milwaukee has many holes in the infield. And could use an upgrade behind the plate. However I believe the main concern For the Brewers is their bullpen. It really…

  • Juan Uribe- Dodgers reach deal

    The dodgers a team that lost to the Cards in the NLCS, are getting third Baseman Juan Uribe to a 3 Year Deal. The Dodgers are also planning on Bidding for Masahiro Tanaka

  • Pepper Show Episode 2!

    Enjoy! Comments are welcome! Tell us what you think!

  • Justin Mourneau signs with Rockies

    The Colorado Rockies continued their busy offseason, signing first baseman Justin Mourneau to a 2 year, $12.5 million dollar deal. He was Colorado’s best option to replace future hall-of-famer Todd Helton, who retired this offseason after spending his whole 17-year career with the Rockies. Also on Friday, the Rockies signed former Yankees relief pitcher Boone…

  • Pepper30: Tampa Bay Rays

    It’s been a while since I have done this, because I wanted to wait after the Winter Meetings. Tampa has recently signed James Loney and wants to trade David Price. Tampa Bay had a very good 2013 campaign clinching a wild card berth only to get eliminated by the Champion Red Sox in the ALDS.…

  • Friday Recap

    On Friday two big deals went down. The Tampa Bay Rays suprisingly made a big move by resigning 1B James Loney. The Kansas City Royals added to their infield by signing Omar Infante. This is big because the Yankees were hoping to sign Infante and rejected Brandon Phillips in order to get him. Do not…