On the 21th episode of the DFA podcast, R.J. rejoins the show to talk about some of the deadline deals, including the red-hot Tim Beckham’s move to Baltimore and the Yu Darvish blockbuster. Then it’s on to the Mariners (where Jerry Dipoto snagged another first baseman) and the regular league-wide roundup.
Sean Rodriguez returns to Pittsburgh in style, J.D. Davis arrives in Houston, and Baltimore sells off more international spending room.
The Indians bring in a few veterans, a few spare outfielders find homes, and the Orioles sign a Korean player, but not THAT Korean player.
Teams make a flurry of smallish moves designed to get to or capitalize on a postseason run.
Cardinals extend Westbrook, Braves pick up Overbay, Sean Rodriguez has options
David Robertson battles a staircase while other players nurse their respective wounds.