The Padres deal a couple of prospects to try to quench their thirst for a power-hitting outfielder… but how long will their acquisition be around?
As the Astros’ example indicates, having a young roster isn’t always a ticket to success.
The Red Sox get a young, cost-controlled closer with some injury issues as the A’s latest rebuilding effort continues.
Gio Gonzalez gets dealt for four prospects, John Danks re-ups with Chicago, and Jason Marquis inks a deal with the Twins
The Reds and Cubs pull off the rare intra-division swap as Travis Wood and Sean Marshall trade places.
The Padres acquire Edinson Volquez and three top prospects from the Reds for Mat Latos
The Phillies re-sign Jimmy Rollins, and the Mariners bring George Sherrill back to Seattle
The dominoes begin to fall with Michael Cuddyer joining the Rockies
Jeff Luhnow makes a solid first trade as GM of the Astros.
Running down the interesting names who weren’t tendered contracts by their old employers this week.
Ben runs down Miwaukee’s Aramis Ramirez acquisition and the Casey McGehee trade, while R.J. dishes the details on the Burke Badenhop blockbuster in the NL East
Two teams with different competitive windows trade arms, as the A’s send Trevor Cahill and Craig Breslow to Arizona for Jarrod Parker and other prospects.
The Rays continue their strategy of extending their young potential stars, this time with Matt Moore
Tying up the loose ends from Dallas, as the Brewers bring in Alex Gonzalez to replace Yuniesky Betancourt, the Angels sign LaTroy Hawkins, the Orioles trade for Dana Eveland, and the Rockies and Cubs swap flawed former prospects.
The Angels bring Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson to Los Angeles.
The Marlins continue their shopping spree by throwing Mark Buehrle in the cart.