Author Archives: Johnny Lumsden

On a Tuesday night when the signing of David Price was the spotlight of the baseball world, the Orioles made a small, but symbolic trade with the Mariners. A deal that sent OF/1B Mark Trumbo to Baltimore, as well as a lefty reliever, in exchange for catcher Steve Clevenger. The Mariners decided to trade away the big righty because he was going to be non tendered on Wednesday, but the O’s of course decided to tender Trumbo’s contract. In case Baltimore doesn’t re-sign Chris Davis, Trumbo will be the first baseman in 2016, but if Davis is brought back, then Continue reading Small Deal for O’s May Have Tremendous Upside→

The first big move of the offseason for the Athletics was trading for Jed Lowrie on the eve of Thanksgiving. The Astros received a right handed pitching prospect in return, as no tears were shed since Houston is very comfortable knowing that Carlos Correa will hold down fort at shortstop for years. But, the return of Lowrie wasn’t all, as just a couple days ago, the A’s and Padres agreed on a deal that sent Yonder Alonso (along side a major league reliever) on his way north in exchange for lefty Drew Pomeranz, and a minor leaguer. With these two Continue reading A’s Add Two Crucial Pieces Before Headed to Nashville→

As expected, the Red Sox sign David Price to be their ace atop the rotation. The Tigers and Sox were the two teams in the AL most desperate for bullpen help and an ace, so now they have both, almost simultaneously, acquired what they needed very early in the Winter. Although David Price had been speculated as the top target for the Sox for some time, the size of the contract he received on Tuesday night, was however surprising. According to multiple reports, Boston and the left hander have reached a pact of $217 million over 7 years with an opt Continue reading Sox Shell Out a Fortune to get an Ace→