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…
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MLB: White Sox Acquire Edwin Jackson, News, and Rumors
MLB: White Sox Acquire Edwin Jackson, News, and Rumors The Arizona Diamondbacks trade P Edwin Jackson to the Chicago White Sox for pitchers Dan Hudson, and David Holmberg. The deal could also turn into a 3-way trade in which P Edwin Jackson would go to the Nationals, 1B/OF Adam Dunn to the White Sox, and…
MLB: Padres acquire Tejada, Rangers land Cantu, Other Trades, and Rumors
MLB: Padres acquire Tejada, Rangers land Cantu, Trades, and Rumors The Baltimore Orioles trade SS/3B Miguel Tejada and cash to the San Diego Padres for P Wynn Pelzer The Florida Marlins trade 1B/3B Jorge Cantu and cash to the Texas Rangers for pitchers Evan Reed, and Omar Poveda The Washington Nationals trade P Matt Capps…
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: Roy Oswalt traded to the Phillies pending his approval
MLB: Roy Oswalt traded to the Phillies pending his approval The Philadelphia Phillies and the Houston Astros have come to an agreement on a deal that would send Oswalt to the Phillies. This of course is pending on Oswalt’s approval since he has a no trade clause. The Houston Astros will most likely be getting…
MLB: Possible 3-Way Trade between the Diamondbacks, White Sox, and Nationals
MLB: Possible 3-Way Trade between Diamondbacks, White Sox, and Nationals With the trade deadline approaching, these teams could work out a possible three way trade. The big names in the trade would be P Edwin Jackson, and 1B/OF Adam Dunn. The White Sox were interested in adding 1B Prince Fielder at first but now are…
MLB: Angels Acquire Dan Haren from the Diamondbacks
MLB: Angels Acquire Dan Haren from the Diamondbacks The Angels recently acquired Alberto Callaspo to boost the offense, now went and grabbed on of the prized pitchers of the trade deadline in Dan Haren. The Angels traded away P Joe Saunders, P Patrick Corbin, P Rafael Rodriguez, and a player to be named later who…
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: Top Available Trade Targets by Positions
MLB: Top Available Trade Targets Starting Pitching Top 5 1. Houston Astros – Roy Oswalt (6-10, 3.08 ERA, 112 K’s, 33 Walks, 1:05 WHIP) 2. Arizona Diamondbacks – Dan Haren (7-7, 4.36 ERA, 125 K’s, 26 Walks, 1:33 WHIP) 3. Cleveland Indians – Fausto Carmona (8-7, 3.64 ERA, 61 K’s, 43 Walks, 1:29 WHIP) 4….
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…
MLB: The National League earns a rare win over the American League
MLB: The National League earns a rare win over the American League The National League who hasn’t won since 1996 finally was able to get one. The National League just always would fall victim to last inning defeats, bloopers, errors and just plain out could never get the job done. Their Savior was the amazing…
MLB: David “Big Papi” Ortiz powers past the competition at the Home Run Derby
MLB: David “Big Papi” Ortiz powers past the competition at the Home Run Derby First Round: Chris Young – 1 Homer (Eliminated) Vernon Wells – 2 Homers (Eliminated) Corey Hart – 13 Homers Nick Swisher – 4 Homers (Eliminated) Matt Holliday – 5 Homers (Eliminated) David Ortiz – 8 Homers Hanley Ramirez – 9 Homers…