2013 MLB Trade Deadline: Alex Rios and Yovani Gallardo Suffer Key Injuries
A few late twists on Tuesday could have a big effect on Major League Baseball’s non-waiver trade deadline, which hits on Wednesday. Generally when a player is taken off the trading block, it’s due to a deal already having been completed or a team’s steadfast desire to hang onto him. However, two of the leading […]
MLB Trade Deadline: Matt Garza Trade Forces Jake Peavy Into Spotlight
The long-rumored Matt Garza trade finally happened as the Chicago Cubs dealt the starter to the Texas Rangers this week. Garza, understandably, was a hot commodity. The right-hander was 6-1, striking out nearly a batter an inning, and had a 3.17 ERA with the Cubs. Desired by many teams as potentially the best starting pitcher […]
2013 MLB Trade Deadline: Outfielder Alex Rios In Demand
Chicago White Sox outfielder Alex Rios isn’t the biggest name in baseball. Heck, with players like Adam Dunn, Paul Konerko, Jake Peavy on the White Sox, he’s not even one of the biggest names on his own team. Still, when it comes to outfielders who are available for a trade deadline deal, Rios is near […]
Boston Red Sox Acquire Matt Thornton From Chicago
Boston Red Sox General Manager Ben Cherington didn’t want to wait until the trade deadline to make a move that would make his roster better. So he went out and pulled the plug on a deal before the All-Star break. On Friday, Cherington reached a deal with the Chicago White Sox to send reliever Matt […]
2013 MLB Trade Rumors: Chicago White Sox Open to Trading … Almost Everyone
With the MLB trade deadline approaching next month, teams will soon start evaluating their chances of making the playoffs. At 32-43 and mired in last place in the AL Central, the Chicago White Sox are ready to take their ball and go home. As such, according to CBS Sports’ Jon Heyman, the White Sox are […]
Carlos Lee Retires Wrapping Up Unheralded Career
In case you missed it on Thursday, former MLB All-Star Carlos Lee retired from the game. Officially, anyway. To most baseball folk, Lee had been retired since the end of last season. The former slugger couldn’t reach a deal with a team for the two-year deal he sought, so he instead decided to hang up […]