2013 MLB Trade Deadline: Will Pirates Target Reliever With Jason Grilli Injury?
Forget trying to finish over .500 for the first time since 1992—the Pittsburgh Pirates are expected to get into baseball’s postseason this year. Truthfully, the Pirates’ goal isn’t even to get in as a Wild Card as stated by general manager Neal Huntington. The hope is that they can win the National League’s Central Division […]
2013 MLB Trade Rumors: Tim Hudson Injury Could Force Braves’ Hand
At 57-45, the Atlanta Braves are in pretty good shape to make the postseason in the National League East. As good as they’ve been, the rest of the Division has been equally disappointing. The Philadelphia Phillies were expected to compete but have fallen flat on their collective face and are under .500. With a healthy […]
2013 MLB Trade Deadline: Brewers Shouldn’t Be (But Are) Selling
By all indications, the Milwaukee Brewers are hoping to unload several players at this year’s trade deadline. Recently, we mentioned the club is taking offers for pitcher Yovani Gallardo and also hoping to deal third baseman Aramis Ramirez. In addition, with the recent Biogenesis scandal and ensuing suspension, there are even cries that the team […]
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: Yankees Picking up Interest in Alfonso Soriano
Earlier this month, we mentioned Alfonso Soriano’s recent resurgence with the Chicago Cubs. After a slow start to the season, Soriano began heating up before the All-Star break. Since then, he’s continued his power surge, hitting another home run and driving in two runs in the Cubs’ last series against Colorado. With 17 home runs […]
2013 MLB Trade Deadline: Yovani Gallardo Drawing Interest
Starting pitchers Ricky Nolasco, Matt Garza, and Jake Peavy have been some of the oft-mentioned names this trade deadline season, but don’t forget about the Milwaukee Brewers’ Yovani Gallardo. Nolasco, of course, has already been moved and Garza and Peavy could be next. However, Gallardo is another pitcher with a real chance to be dealt […]
MLB Trade Deadline: Boston Red Sox Looking for Help
At 59-40, the Boston Red Sox are perhaps the best team in all of baseball. Boston ranks first in the majors in runs and on base percentage, second in slugging percentage, and third in batting average. With those numbers, they clearly have one of the most explosive teams in the majors. Designated hitter David Ortiz […]
2013 MLB Trade Deadline: Brewers Could Find it Difficult to Trade Aramis Ramirez
For years, Aramis Ramirez has been one of the top power-hitting third basemen in the National League. Since bursting onto the scene in 2001 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Ramirez has been slugging home runs at a consistent pace. From that season early in his career through 2012, he has hit at least 25 home runs […]