Rockies news and links for Friday, February 25, 2021
... ng who can all tell Bud Black, “Look at me, I can be center field.” In 2020, Kevin Pillar made 20 starts (168 innings) in center field, while David Dahl came in secon ...
Been a while since we had our latest prediction posts, but with the roster fairly set and spring training coming up, we want to get our predictions game juiced up again. This article is about the Mets CF’er Brandon Nimmo. Michael: I am anticipating...
... the favorite for the CF starting job, but with the addition of Almora Jr and Kevin Pillar, he’s going to have to work hard to earn playing time. That being said, I st ...
Developmentally, Toronto spent a generation being repeatedly lapped by its competitors as Blue Jays prospects trained at their lockers and slid down hills atop foam rollers. Finally, the club’s caught up to the field. And going forward, the plan is...
... kie-ball affiliate wasn’t worth the potential return of discovering the next Kevin Pillar, a late-round draft pick who, against significant odds, fights his way up th ...
PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets were connected to big names in center field this offseason, from George Springer to Jackie Bradley Jr. As much as he tried to not pay attention to it, Brandon Nimmo heard
... adley remains a free agent, the Mets entered camp with Albert Almora Jr. and Kevin Pillar as new options in center field alongside Nimmo. A late addition of the DH in ...
Dalbec homered eight times in 80 at-bats with the big league club last season, but also whiffed 39 times.
... gery, his old roommate at the University of Arizona, and former Sox teammate Kevin Pillar. Dalbec also dropped 10 pounds and 5 percent of his body fat, the big league ...
As is typically the case with any tortured fan base, despite all the improvements the Mets made to their roster this offseason, all eyes will still be on the outfield — arguably the team’s weakest defensive area.
... ks for Jackie Bradley Jr., they ended up acquiring outfield depth options in Kevin Pillar and Albert Almora Jr. to provide support for Smith and Nimmo. Part of that p ...
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The Mets were clear throughout the offseason that they preferred not to play Dominic Smith in leftfield and, still now, that is true. But they also don’t have much of a choice.
... sidered Jackie Bradley Jr., who is still a free agent. They wound up signing Kevin Pillar and Albert Almora Jr. "Putting Dominic Smith in leftfield is not ideal," Ald ...
The biggest challenge for Verdugo after his impressive debut season in Boston is likely to be replacing Jackie Bradley Jr. in center field.
... ston Red Sox outfielders Alex Verdugo, left, Jackie Bradley Jr., center, and Kevin Pillar celebrate after defeating the Baltimore Orioles 7-1 during a baseball game, ...
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- For much of the winter, the Mets were rumored to be interested in George Springer, Jackie Bradley Jr. or any outfielder who could make them a better defensive team. The thought process was that a newcomer could play center...
... r of those two falter defensively, the Mets did acquire depth in the form of Kevin Pillar and Albert Almora Jr., two veterans capable of playing any outfield position ...
The Braves claimed veteran outfielder Guillermo Heredia off waivers from the Mets days after they added another outfielder, Phillip Ervin.
... for assignment on Sunday when the Mets finalized a deal with center fielder Kevin Pillar. Heredia is the second veteran outfielder to be added to Atlanta’s roster th ...
Dexter Fowler is glad to be back with Joe Maddon and filling a key role for the Angels as he plays out his contract.
... r to bolster their depth with the likes of reliever Trevor May, outfielder Kevin Pillar and infielder Jonathan Villar. Manager Luis Rojas will have a lot of option ...
Due to underlying health concerns, Chili Davis worked from home during the COVID-shortened season last year. The New York Mets hitting coach is now back in-person, as he met with the media for the
... with guys like Alonso and Conforto slotting in behind them as run-producers. Kevin Pillar told Davis he is more than happy to be part of a such a loaded team, where h ...
The 2021 Boston Red Sox outfield has a chance to exceed most fan and media expectations. However, many question marks surround this group.
... hitting .283 with seven homers while doing his usual thing in center field. Kevin Pillar also played well before the Red Sox sent him to the Rockies in August. With ...
The New York Mets signed Kevin Pillar to a contract which should provide the Mets with a bit more defense in centerfield.
... ealing a base in a big spot. Role With Mets It seems as if Brandon Nimmo and Kevin Pillar will platoon in center field while Dominic Smith and Michael Conforto will m ...
