2009 mlb trade deadline Stories - Amazin' Avenue
Wednesday Rockpile: Ruminations on Seth Smith and Jose Contreras
The Rockies not only ended a five game losing streak with a 8-3 victory over the Mets last night, but they also surged a game ahead over the Giants in the Wild Card race--a lead that I surmise Colorado will not relinquish the rest of the year. In very related news Seth Smith was in the starting...
Angels Complete Kazmir Trade
The Kazmir deal has been completed today, with Sean Rodriguez heading to Tampa Bay. By my count, this makes three solid prospects for a player who you could make the argument has little to no surplus value, making this a potential steal for Tampa Bay. Using Sky's Trade Value Calculator, here's my...
Jim Thome & The 300 Club
Jim Thome comes to the Dodgers with 564 career home runs, the most by any player ever acquired by the club. Here is a look at every player with 300 or more career home runs that became a Dodger, with their numbers in blue: Player Age HR Before Dodger HR PA BA/OBP/SLG OPS+ JIm...
Dodgers add Jim Thome to collection of ex-Indians
The Dodgers acquired Jim Thome at the postseason trade deadline last night, having already added the round mound of the infield, Ronnie Belliard, earlier in the day. Of course the Dodgers already had longtime Indians Manny Ramirez and Casey Blake on their roster. Thome and Ramirez played eight...
The Jose Contreras Acquisition: Why this trade is better than it looks
Last night, the Rockies traded AAA starter Brandon Hynick to the White Sox for Cash and Jose Contreras. At first glance, this trade looks pretty rough. Trading a 24-year-old starter who was close to hitting the majors for a 37-year-old headcase who even Ozzie Guillen, the embodiment of patience...
Dodgers Add Jim Thome & Jon Garland
Just when it looked Ronnie Belliard would be the biggest acquisition by the Dodgers at the waiver deadline, the Dodgers stunningly traded for both veteran slugger Jim Thome, from the White Sox, and veteran starting pitcher Jon Garland, from the Diamondbacks, who just happen to be in town for a...
Colorado Rockies Acquire Jose Contreras
At the postseason-roster and waiver trade deadline tonight, the Colorado Rockies acquired SP Jose Contreras from the Chicago White Sox, according to Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman. According to Mark Gonzalez of the Chicago Tribune, the Rockies are sending AAA pitcher Brandon Hynick in exchange...
Jon Garland traded to Los Angeles
Jon Garland has been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. SI's Jon Heyman broke the news of the trade on his Twitter feed. Per KTAR's feed, it's "for a player to be named later. Player needs to clear waivers." Gambo, through KTAR, is saying "D-backs will pay remainder of salary this year and...
Indians acquire Yohan Pino to complete Pavano deal
The AP is reporting that the Twins have sent RHP Yohan Pino to the Indians, as the player to be named in the Carl Pavano deal. Pino, who turns 26 in December, has split the year between Double-A and Triple-A, and also between the rotation and the bullpen. His cumulative numbers on the year are...
The Quotable Mr. Wagner
With Billy Wagner heading to Boston, I wanted to put together a farewell post, much like was done for Marlon Anderson and Ramon Castro. Given Billy's propensity for memorable quotes, I went through news archives to find some of the best from his time as a Met. Here they are, in chronological...
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