http://www.flickr.com/photos/keithallison/7435757996/sizes/m/in/photostream/ Infielders: Catcher; Jesus Flores – In a shallow list of available catchers, I like Flores the best. Now his last two season have been abysmal, and that is due to injuries as well as never grabbing the starting catching job. Before that, Flores had looked like a promising catcher for the young Washington Nationals….
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MLB: Team by Team August/September Acquisitions, News, and Rumors
MLB: Team by Team August/September Acquisitions, News, and Rumors Oakland Athletics Re-signed 1B Tommy Everidge Rumor: 3b Eric Chavez who has been hampered with injuries is pondering retirement after his latest setback. Signed OF Jeremy Hermida 1b/OF Conor Jackson was put on the DL Rumor: OF Carl Crawford likes Oakland’s pitching which weighs heavy on…
MLB: Braves acquire Derrek Lee, Signings, and News
MLB: Braves acquire Derrek Lee, Signings and News The Atlanta Braves acquire 1B Derrek Lee from the Chicago Cubs for pitchers Robinson Lopez, Tyrelle Harris, and Jeffrey Lorick. The Cincinnati Reds designated P Michah Owings for assignment. Owings requested to be traded. The Texas Rangers sign P Jesus Colome The New York Mets place P…
MLB: Giants Acquire Jose Guillen from Royals plus other News
MLB: Giants Acquire Jose Guillen from Royals plus other News The San Francisco Giants added a power bat plus some depth in outfield by acquiring OF Jose Guillen. The Giants acquired OF Jose Guillen from the Kansas City Royals for cash and a player to be named later. Atlanta Braves 3B Chipper Jones who is…
MLB: Chipper Jones out for the year, News, Acquisitions, and Rumors
MLB: Chipper Jones out for the year, News, Acquisitions, and Rumors Atlanta Braves 3B Chipper Jones tore his anterior cruciate ligament and will require surgery. After already saying he would think about retiring come season end, it could now be sooner than we thought. This is pending on whether this injury will make him decide…
MLB: Carlos Delgado possibly coming back, Signings, Trades, and Rumors
MLB: Carlos Delgado possibly coming back, Signings, Trades, and Rumors Several teams are eyeing former Mets slugger Carlos Delgado who has been recovering from arthroscopic hip surgery this year. The teams that are interested are the White Sox, Angels, Red Sox, and Rockies. The White Sox who heavily pursued Adam Dunn, and Prince Fielder are…
MLB: Braves acquire Ankiel, and Farnsworth from Royals
MLB: Braves acquire Ankiel, and Farnsworth from Royals In a move to power up the offense and solidify the bullpen the Braves added OF Rick Ankiel, and P Kyle Farnsworth. The Atlanta Braves acquired OF Rick Ankiel, P Kyle Farnsworth, and cash from the Kansas City Royals for P Jesse Chavez, OF Gregor Blanco, and…
MLB: Marlins acquire Will Ohman from the Orioles
MLB: Marlins acquire Will Ohman from the Orioles The Marlins acquired lefty relief pitcher Will Ohman from the Baltimore Orioles for P Rick VandenHurk. Will Ohman is having an good season for the Orioles. Ohman has a 3.30 ERA, 15 Holds, and 29 K’s. the Marlins are currently 7 games back from the Atlanta Braves…
MLB: Yankees acquire Berkman from Astros and Kearns from Indians, News, and Rumors
MLB: Yankees acquire Berkman from Astros and Kearns from Indians, News, and Rumors The Houston Astros trade 1B Lance Berkman to the New York Yankees for P Mark Melancon and INF Jimmy Paredes The Cleveland Indians trade OF Austin Kearns to the New York Yankees for a player to be named later The Nationals wanted…
MLB: Oswalt waives no trade clause and joins the Phillies, Trades, News, and Rumors
MLB: Dodgers Acquire Scott Podsednik, Trades, News, and Rumors Roy Oswalt waives his no trade clause and accepts the deal that will send him to the Philadelphia Phillies. The Astros are getting OF Anthony Gose, J.A. Happ, Jonathan Villar, and cash. The Kansas City Royals trade OF Scott Podsednik to the Los Angeles Dodgers for…
MLB: Alberto Callaspo traded to the Angels, News, and Rumors
MLB: Alberto Callaspo traded to the Angels, News, and Rumors The Los Angeles Angels looking to boost there offense acquired infielder Alberto Callaspo from the Kansas City Royals for pitchers Sean O’Sullivan and Will Smith. Alberto Callaspo is coming to the Angels batting .275, has 8 homers, and 43 RBI’s. Callaspo also brings versatility in…
MLB: Blue Jays acquire Yunel Escobar, Braves acquire Alex Gonzalez in a 5 player trade
MLB: Blue Jays acquire Yunel Escobar, Braves acquire Alex Gonzalez in a 5 player trade The Atlanta Braves traded SS Yunel Escobar, and P Jo-Jo Reyes to the Toronto Blue Jays for SS Alex Gonzalez, P Tim Collins, and SS Tyler Pastornicky. Yunel Escobar was a hot topic in 2009 but the Braves were selling…
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