Category Archives: Trade Rumors

Ridiculously Early Trade Rumors are Upon Us

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Major League Baseball’s trade season – and the bevy of crazy rumors and speculation that come with it – is officially upon us. The Mariners and Diamondbacks fired the opening salvo with last week’s six-player swap that was highlighted by … Continue reading →

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Phillies Could Trade Cliff Lee in Spring Training

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

The Phillies are in the midst of a long overdue rebuild and it’s looking more and more like a full-on clearance sale for established – and well-paid – veteran talent. General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. has already moved Jimmy Rollins … Continue reading →

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Trade Brewing: Milwaukee and Philadelphia Discussing Jonathan Papelbon Trade

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

In a move that makes very little sense for Milwaukee, the Brewers are reportedly deep in talks to acquire closer Jonathan Papelbon from the Philadelphia Phillies. Philadelphia has been trying to move Papelbon for quite some time as the club … Continue reading →

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Blue Jays and Orioles Reportedly Nearing a Swap of Dan Duquette for a Top Pitching Prospect

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Dan Duquette has been responsible for a number of huge acquisitions throughout his career and it’s looking like he might have another one up his sleeve in Baltimore. Unfortunately, he won’t be around to reap the rewards of this addition, … Continue reading →

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Trade Complete: Yovani Gallardo to Rangers, Trio of Prospects to Brewers

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

It took a while, but Yovani Gallardo is officially headed to Texas. We reported Sunday evening about the developing deal between the Rangers and Brewers to send the long-time Milwaukee ace to Texas; but any additional details were few and … Continue reading →

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Cubs to Acquire Dexter Fowler from Astros

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

The Cubs are acquiring outfielder Dexter Fowler from the Houston Astros. In exchange for Fowler, the Astros will receive Luis Valbuena and Dan Straily. Fowler, 28, posted a very typical .276/.375/.399 batting line with eight home runs, 21 doubles, and … Continue reading →

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Developing: Yovani Gallardo Reportedly Headed to Texas

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports is reporting that the Texas Rangers are close to acquiring veteran right-hander Yovani Gallardo from the Milwaukee Brewers. There is currently no word about who would be coming back to Milwaukee in the deal, but it … Continue reading →

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Athletics Send Recently-Acquired Yunel Escobar to Nationals for Tyler Clippard

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Here’s hoping Yunel Escobar didn’t unpack, because the veteran shortstop is on the move once again. Less than a week after getting traded from Tampa Bay to Oakland, Escobar is headed back east to join the Nationals in exchange for … Continue reading →

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Braves Trade Evan Gattis to Astros for Three Prospects

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Houston…we have a (another) slugger. The Braves continued their rebuild on Wednesday and the Astros added more power to their already potent lineup in the form of slugger Evan Gattis. In exchange for Gattis, the Braves will receive three minor … Continue reading →

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Examining Ryan Howard’s Trade Value

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

The Philadelphia Phillies are in the early stages of a long-overdue rebuild. The club has already shipped off long-time face of the franchise Jimmy Rollins to the Dodgers, parted ways with A.J. Burnett, and moved Marlon Byrd to the division-rival … Continue reading →

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Orioles and Dodgers Discussing an Andre Ethier Trade

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

The Baltimore Orioles lost both Nelson Cruz and Nick Markakis to free agency and the club has spent much of the off-season looking to replace their production and playing time in the outfield via free agency. While the club has … Continue reading →

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Josh Hamilton Unlikely to Finish Out Contract with Los Angeles

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Josh Hamilton signed a five-year, $125 million contract with the Angels prior to the 2013 season. The expectation being that he’d continue piling up huge numbers as he had in Texas and help lead Los Angeles to the World Series. … Continue reading →

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Dan Haren Informs Marlins He Won’t be a Marlin

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Dan Haren has officially informed the Miami Marlins front office that he doesn’t intend to pitch for the club next season. This news comes courtesy of Joe Fisaro, the Marlins beat writer for MLB.com: Dan Haren has informed #Marlins his … Continue reading →

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Braves Acquire Manny Banuelos from the Yankees

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Manny Banuelos just learned that baseball can be a very fickle game. Banuelos, 23, was once one of the gem’s of the Yankees farm system. He was ranked as a consensus top 50 prospect prior to the 2011 and 2012 … Continue reading →

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Padres Trade Seth Smith to Mariners for Brandon Maurer

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Jeremiah Graves

It’s been talked about for weeks now, but the Mariners finally landed Seth Smith from the Padres. Smith, 32, is coming off what was likely a career year in San Diego where he hit .266/.367/.440 with 31 doubles, 12 home … Continue reading →