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MLB: Next Big Names To Be Dealt

By Jason Reed

Dec 7, 2016; National Harbor, MD, USA; Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore (L) speaks with the media after announcing a trade of relief pitcher Wade Davis for outfielder Jorge Soler (both not pictured) on day three of the 2016 Baseball Winter Meetings at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2016; National Harbor, MD, USA; Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore (L) speaks with the media after announcing a trade of relief pitcher Wade Davis for outfielder Jorge Soler (both not pictured) on day three of the 2016 Baseball Winter Meetings at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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So far this off-season we have witnessed trades that have changed the landscape of MLB. Some teams are geared for 2017, and others are starting a hefty rebuild.

Every winter the MLB off-season manages to shock and surprise us all. Deals we have seen coming for ages happen in the blink of an eye, and deals that happen out of the blue can leave us scratching our heads. So far, we have seen veteran pieces such as Brian McCann and Wade Davis moved to playoff contenders. We’ve witnessed the White Sox accelerate the rebuild similar to the Yankees last summer. Teams such as the Red Sox solidified their chances at championship gold, and teams such as the Dodgers have remained quiet.

With so many moves already happening, and with some teams lurking in the shadows, there is suspicion that more blockbusters will be made. These blockbusters, like the ones that have already occurred, shall change the landscape of MLB. The coming weeks of the MLB off-season will show us who is ready to play next season, and who is ready to dominate in the future.

With perhaps the biggest deal of the winter already occurring, the remaining moves may not seem as impactful. The Chris Sale trade, exchanging an elite pitcher for elite prospects, has shifted not only MLB now but the future of MLB. However, no further deal may be as bewildering as the Nationals acquiring Adam Eaton. Giving up elite level prospects for someone who has never been an all-star is just absolutely shocking to me.

However, despite everything that has happened so far this off-season there are more moves to be made. Playoff contenders such as the Dodgers or Astros have a hole or two to fill. There are several playoff ready teams that also have a great farm, so the opportunities are endless. With that being said, which big names will be dealt next this off-season?

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