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After a failed experiment of Matt Kemp and other big moves during the 2014 offseason to get San Diego to the playoffs, the Padres have continued to trade that team away, as Matt Kemp has been dealt to the Braves in exchange for outfielder/3rd baseman, Hector Olivera. Both players have big bad contracts that both teams were badly wanting to tear up, so that is the logic behind this deal. Obviously the riding of the contracts is the basis of the trade because the value difference between the two players is huge. But, there may be more to this trade Continue reading Kemp/Olivera Swap is an Obvious Win for the Braves→

As the trade deadline nears, the Buckos put away the rumors of a Melancon trade by in deed dealing him. However, in return, Pittsburgh did acquire two premier power left handers who throw upwards of 97 MPH. Despite Melancon being arguably worth more than what Pitt got from the Nats, the deadline is very close, and the two trade partners needed to hustle. With Pitt struggling all year to keep up with the Cards and Cubbies, and being 3 games out of a postseason slot, the Buckos figured that even if they were buyers instead of sellers, they may not Continue reading Pirates Trade Melancon, but for a Good Cause→

The former 4-time Mets all-star was welcomed back in the Big Apple with open arms while playing his new position at 3rd base. With David Wright being transferred to the 60-day DL, Reyes could re-ignite the Mets’ offense and put them ahead of the Nats. Reyes has not hit like a superstar since he departed the Mets in 2012, mainly due to injuries, but in the last 2 seasons, he has played in a mere 260 games putting up good numbers close to what he put up in NY. With the Mets batting just .239, can the star leadoff hitter Continue reading Why Jose Reyes Will Lift the Mets to a NL East Title→