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Phil Watson

More than 30 years in media, with the first 20-plus in print, before crossing the digital divide in 2012. A newly minted grandfather who is happy to be back offering up some opinions, analysis and, from time to time, a bit of snark.

Manager Casey Stengel, L, of the New York Yankees and Manager Paul Richards of the Baltimore Orioles before one of the teams' 22 schedule meetings in 1958 (Photo by Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics, Getty Images)

MLB schedule: Deciding on 154 or 162 games isn’t myth, it was math

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Dustin Pedroia of the Boston Red Sox. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Red Sox news: Dustin Pedroia retires; is he a Hall of Famer?

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Colorado Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Rockies: Is there a plan or is Jeff Bridich just winging it?

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Pitcher Jesus Luzardo of the Oakland A's. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s living in worst of both worlds — no cash, no prospects

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Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies bring back Didi Gregorius for 2 years, $28 million

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Daniel Murphy of the New York Mets in 2015. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Mets news: Postseason hero Daniel Murphy hanging ’em up

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Free agent outfielder Joc Pederson. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Cubs rumors: Joc Pederson agrees to one-year deal

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Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals rumors: Club again talking Nolan Arenado trade

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Oakland A's, Billy Beane, center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Death, taxes and the Oakland A’s being broke: The things you can count on

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Masahiro Tanaka is now a former member of the New York Yankees. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees get fond farewell from Masahiro Tanaka

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Free agent second baseman Tommy La Stella (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

SF Giants rumors: Team giving 3 years to Tommy La Stella

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Free agent shortstop Didi Gregorius. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

MLB free agency: Didi Gregorius race likely down to Phillies, Cincinnati Reds

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Free agent shortstop Marcus Semien. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jays rumors: Toronto pushing all-in with Marcus Semien deal

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Cleveland Indians second baseman Cesar Hernandez. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians rumors: Cesar Hernandez returning on 2-year deal

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Patrick Mahomes, L, of the Kansas City Chiefs and Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Best MLBers to play in NFL during Super Bowl era

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Free agent DH Marcell Ozuna. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

MLB rumors: Universal DH, expanded playoffs appear to be dead

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