Category Archives: MLB Trades

An Open Letter to Terry Ryan

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

Dear Terry Ryan- I see that you’re contemplating the merits of trading Denard Span to the Cincinnati Reds. Before you do anything else on the trade market, I’d like to reiterate that Span is one of the few legitimately movable, … Continue reading →

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New York Mets Acquire Gary Matthews Jr.

Posted on January 22, 2010 by

It took a while, but Gary Matthews Jr. finally got his wish. Matthews, 35, has reportedly been traded to the New York Mets in exchange for a yet-to-be named “low salaried pitcher” off the big league roster. Matthews’ former team, … Continue reading →

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Maybe It’s Just Me: The Bill Smith Inactivity Edition

Posted on January 16, 2010 by

Maybe it’s just me, but I might hate Bill Smith. I’m not much for hating, but come on, it’s mid-January and all Smith has accomplished this offseason is trading for J.J. Hardy. Now that move was—admittedly—an impressive exploit by Smith … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Bill Smith, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Free Agency, Maybe It's Just Me, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MLB Trades, Ranting | 4 Comments

Juan Pierre Traded to the Chicago White Sox

Posted on December 15, 2009 by

Juan Pierre is a free man. After two long seasons, Pierre’s stint as baseball’s best fourth outfielder is presumably over. The Chicago White Sox have reportedly acquired the slap-hitting sensation from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for two minor … Continue reading →

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MLB’s Winter Meetings: Winners and Losers

Posted on December 12, 2009 by

Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings have officially come to a close. What we saw this week was a lot of talking and very little action from most teams, but a few intrepid general managers forged headlong into the free agent … Continue reading →

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Texas-Sized Trade: Rangers Deal Ace, Millwood to Baltimore

Posted on December 9, 2009 by

Kevin Millwood is headed east to Baltimore after the Orioles and Rangers made a splash in the trade market today. The Rangers receive former closer, Chris Ray and a player to be named later in the swap. Ray, 27, closed … Continue reading →

Posted in AL East, AL West, American League, Baltimore Orioles, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Chris Ray, Kevin Millwood, MLB, MLB Trades, Texas Rangers | 1 Comment

Curtis Granderson Heads to the Yankees in a Blockbuster Three-Team, Seven-Player Trade

Posted on December 8, 2009 by

The New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, and Arizona Diamondbacks have reportedly completed a blockbuster trade that has seven players switching teams. All-Star center fielder Curtis Granderson goes from the Tigers to the Yankees. Pitcher Edwin Jackson goes from the Tigers … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, AL East, American League, Arizona Diamondbacks, Austin Jackson, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Curtis Granderson, Daniel Schlereth, Detroit Tigers, Edwin Jackson, Ian Kennedy, Max Scherzer, MLB, MLB Trades, New York Yankees, NL West, Phil Coke, Trade Rumors | 2 Comments

Brave Decision: Rafael Soriano Accepts Atlanta’s Arbitration Offer

Posted on December 8, 2009 by

Rafael Soriano just threw a curveball and Frank Wren didn’t see it coming. In a move that the Atlanta general manager hadn’t planned for, Soriano has accepted the arbitration offer from the Braves and will return to the club for … Continue reading →

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Seattle Mariners Ready to Play with the Big Boys

Posted on December 7, 2009 by

The Seattle Mariners mean business. General Manager Jack Zduriencik is entering just his second offseason at the club’s helm, but clearly has the franchise headed in the right direction. Last offseason, he engineered a number of low-risk, high-reward deals and … Continue reading →

Posted in AL West, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Felix Hernandez, Free Agency, Jack Zduriencik, Jason Bay, John Lackey, Los Angeles Angels, MLB, MLB Trades, Seattle Mariners | 1 Comment

Boston Blunder: Red Sox Continue to Strike Out in Pursuit of Shorstops

Posted on November 30, 2009 by

The Boston Red Sox need a shortstop. It’s as simple as that. It’s time for the club to forget about acquiring ace Roy Halladay or a slugging first baseman like Adrian Gonzalez or Miguel Cabrera. The Red Sox number one … Continue reading →

Posted in AL East, Alex Gonzalez, American League, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Edgar Renteria, Felipe Lopez, Free Agency, Hanley Ramirez, J.J. Hardy, Julio Lugo, Miguel Tejada, MLB, MLB Trades, Nomar Garciaparra, Orlando Cabrera, Stephen Drew, Trade Rumors | 1 Comment

Joe Mauer’s Potential Trade Destinations, Minnesota’s Worst-Case Scenario

Posted on November 23, 2009 by

It’s almost time to let the real “Hot Stove Season” begin in earnest. Barring some unforeseen blunder by the Baseball Writers Association of America, Joe Mauer will be crowned the 2009 American League Most Valuable Player on Monday afternoon. When … Continue reading →

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Frugal Fish: Josh Johnson and Florida Falter on Four-Year Pact

Posted on November 20, 2009 by

Once a cheap team, always a cheap team. The Florida Marlins have reportedly “reached an impasse” with ace Josh Johnson regarding a proposed four-year contract extension. Matt Sosnick, Johnson’s agent, was reportedly seeking a deal very similar to the four-year, … Continue reading →

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Déjà Vu: Mike Lowell May Be on Red Sox’s Trading Block

Posted on November 20, 2009 by

The Boston Red Sox are considering acquiring a marquee first baseman. The club is reportedly interested in San Diego’s Adrian Gonzalez and Detroit’s Miguel Cabrera. If either one is acquired in a trade, the Red Sox would move incumbent first … Continue reading →

Posted in AL East, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Injuries, Mike Lowell, MLB, MLB Trades, Trade Rumors | 1 Comment

Garrett Atkins and Colorado: Stuck Between a Rockie and a Hard Place

Posted on November 20, 2009 by

Garrett Atkins is a man without a job, yet he is still gainfully employed. It may sound like the ultimate contradiction, but it’s merely a sign of the times in Major League Baseball. Many teams are currently at a tipping … Continue reading →

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Pirates’ Booty: Pittsburgh Open to Trading Ryan Doumit

Posted on November 16, 2009 by

The air is crisp, the leaves are falling, and Scott Boras is on the prowl. It can mean only one thing. It’s November in Pittsburgh and it’s time for the front-office to rid the ballclub of any remaining veteran talent. … Continue reading →

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