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O’s Make Sneakiest Move of Deadline

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

As the Orioles front office sat around watching big moves happen all around the league the week of the trade deadline, nothing was coming together for them. Despite Baltimore, the last few seasons, being able to win big in September in order to get into the playoffs with a roster full of multiple unique talents, it doesn’t mean they didn’t need to make a move. Buck Showalter has always been able to shake up the pitching staff to make them solid enough for October, and last season the O’s had some good bats that included Nick Markakis along with Nelson Continue reading O’s Make Sneakiest Move of Deadline→

Mets Snag Cespedes at Deadline

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

Almost 48 hours after the trade that would bring Carlos Gomez to Citi Field fell apart, the Mets get that big bat they wanted anyway. Just about when time ran out on trades for the 2015 season, the New York Mets traded away two minor league right-handed pitchers to the Tigers in return for Yoenis Cespedes and his $3.7 million remaining on his contract. The former two-time HR Derby champ will fit nicely in left field for the NY Mets, as they attempt to chase down the Nats for the NL East title. With the young Cuban now in left Continue reading Mets Snag Cespedes at Deadline→

Acquiring David Price, not a Good Move for Jays

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

Just hours after the second ace on the trade block drops off, the final and third one does as well, yet again for another surprise team. After there were 5 teams vying for David Price, the Toronto Blue Jays won the bidding, as they finally do something to improve their pitching. In return, the Tigers will receive three pitching prospects, one of which is Daniel Norris (left handed starter), who is the #18 overall prospect by Baseball America. After acquiring Tulo and Price, there is no doubt the Jays are looking to get into the postseason this October and make Continue reading Acquiring David Price, not a Good Move for Jays→

Hamels Deal A Win Win

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

After all these months of speculation on the trading of Cole Hamels, the Philadelphia Phillies finally pulled the trigger. The Texas Rangers were not exactly the team the baseball world had in mind for receiving the star left-hander, but what Philly got back in return is what they have been asking for. Along with Cole Hamels, the Rangers will receive reliever Jake Diekman in return for an abundance of prospects and veteran starter Matt Harrison to the Phils. The big catch by Texas wasn’t to win it all this year (maybe to get into the playoffs), but to win it Continue reading Hamels Deal A Win Win→