We tend to think of free agency having a couple of waves that happen back in March. But there’s another wave that is building strength as we speak. This one crashes on the shore on June 1. This offseason the Raiders made a few cuts, some to save cap money, some to simply let go of unproductive players. A couple of those cuts left a scar — specifically the releases of Cory … [Read more...] about 5 great right tackle options on market with Raiders set to add $20 million under the cap
Archives for May 2022
2022 NHL Draft: How a team’s life cycle defines strategy
Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Where do the Sharks fit in the life cycle of an NHL team, and what can we assume about how that will impact off-season moves? I think about this tweet a lot. bet on yourself today— Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) October 9, 2020 I wonder if general managers think about this too, as they prepare for the draft and free agency. Betting on … [Read more...] about 2022 NHL Draft: How a team’s life cycle defines strategy
Oh, Hey There! Will the 49ers have to pay to trade Jimmy Garoppolo?
Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images It’s not out of the question... While all signs point to the 49ers having turned the page to Trey Lance as the starting quarterback, the question of how Jimmy Garoppolo’s time with the team will end has yet to be answered. In today’s Oh, Hey There! podcast, Javier Vega and Leo Luna wondered if the Niners would … [Read more...] about Oh, Hey There! Will the 49ers have to pay to trade Jimmy Garoppolo?
Heliot Ramos called up, Darin Ruf placed on Bereavement List
Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images One of the Giants top prospects is rejoining the team. The San Francisco Giants made a move ahead of Tuesday’s road game against the Philadelphia Phillies. And unfortunately it’s a bit of a sad one. The team placed Darin Ruf on the Bereavement List, due to the death of the slugger’s father. Taking Ruf’s spot on the roster is outfielder … [Read more...] about Heliot Ramos called up, Darin Ruf placed on Bereavement List
5/31 Gamethread: Giants @ Phillies
Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images Jakob Junis vs. Ranger Suárez The San Francisco Giants take on the Philadelphia Phillies again today in game two of this three-game series in Philadelphia. Taking the mound for the Giants will be Jakob Junis, who enters today’s game with a 2.76 ERA, 3.81 FIP, with 24 strikeouts vs. 5 walks in 32.2 innings … [Read more...] about 5/31 Gamethread: Giants @ Phillies
Zaidi lauds Kapler for conviction, leadership
CB Jason Verrett back with 49ers and making early impact
The 49ers won’t rely on cornerback Jason Verrett in 2022 as they did in 2021. He began last year as a starter, but a torn ACL in Week 1 took him out for the rest of the year. San Francisco re-signed him this offseason and while their CB depth has improved and Verrett’s role has diminished, the veteran corner is still making an impact at the position. It’s still very early in … [Read more...] about CB Jason Verrett back with 49ers and making early impact
Offseason Checklist: San Jose Sharks
The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that weren’t playoff-bound plus those who were eliminated early in the postseason. It’s time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at San Jose. After being a consistent playoff threat including 14 appearances in a 15-year stretch, things haven’t gone as well for the … [Read more...] about Offseason Checklist: San Jose Sharks
How many games will the Raiders win during 2022 season?
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