The Angels extend their third baseman, while the Giants get Ramon Ramirez, the Pirates gamble on Jonathan Sanchez, the Rays clear space on the 40-man and Jon Rauch takes his tallness to Miami.
Six of the top seven teams are in the American League.
Two non-contenders just traded large chunks of their rosters to each other, while the Rockies and Royals exchanged faded lottery tickets.
The Royals give up on Jonathan Sanchez, and Jose Bautista goes on the shelf.
Philip Humber’s perfect game ended with a controversial call, but close plays to preserve no-hitters are the norm, not the exception.