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Day: December 3, 2018

Trading Yan Gomes was necessary
Guardians

Trading Yan Gomes was necessary

Like it or not trading Yan Gomes had to happen. The Cleveland Indians got something in return for a player that the club was not likely to retain beyond next season. The Cleveland Indians traded catcher Yan Gomes to the Washington Nationals for outfielder Daniel Johnson and pitcher Jefry Rodriguez. A player to be named later is also included in the deal. While Gomes enjoyed his best statistical season in several years, it is unlikely that he repeats his performance. Gomes slashed .266/.313/.449 with an OPS of .762. All of these numbers exceed his career averages. Gomes' slash line for his career is .248/.295/.424 with a .719 OPS. Gomes had his best season in regards to hits and extra-base hits since 2014. A total of 107 hits, 42 extra-base hits, including 16 home runs and 26 doubles...
Baker Mayfield: A tale of two halves
Browns

Baker Mayfield: A tale of two halves

It was a tale of two halves on Sunday as Baker Mayfield struggled early, but in pure Baker Mayfield fashion he rebounded and put together an excellent second half performance. First Half - Baker Mayfield Struggles Baker Mayfield only completed five of 13 passes for 46 yards and three interceptions. This is hardly the start the Browns needed. One interception was an ill-advised deep pass when Mayfield could have ran easily for a first down. The other two occurred against a similar defense. The Texans knew the Browns would try to get Mayfield to throw the ball quickly. This is due to the fact that the Texans feature three premier pass rushers in J.J. Watt, Jadeveon Clowney and Whitney Mercilus. Throwing quick passes can neutralize even the best pass rushers. Texans defensive coordinator...