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Mariners-Diamondbacks: the “no-trade, non-trade” trade analysis

Justin Upton, apparently, will not be traded from Arizona to Seattle … but not because the Diamondbacks and Mariners didn’t work out a deal.  It seems that Upton exercised his no-trade clause,…Read More

Sox & Pirates Complete Hanrahan Deal

Rumblings first leaked late last week that the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates were deep into discussions revolving around right-hander Joel Hanrahan. News had broken that a deal was near and that…Read More

Mets Land d’Arnaud, Syndergaard for Dickey

Like all 29 other teams, the New York Mets had numerous holes on the roster to address once the offseason began. Initially the team’s focus remained on a contract extension with third baseman David Wright,…Read More

Bauer, Gregorious Moved in Nine Player Trade

Since last week’s Winter Meetings there has been chatter about a possible three-team trade, if not bigger, that would involve the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cleveland Indians in some fashion. Much of the…Read More

Royals Deal Myers and More to Tampa Bay for Shields

The Kansas City Royals and Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to what amounts to be a seven player trade, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, and multiple other sources.…Read More

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Red Sox Acquire Graham Godfrey From Oakland

Looking to complete an earlier trade, the Boston Red Sox have acquired right-hander Graham Godfrey from…Read More

Phillies Trade More Pitching, Acquire Michael Young

Needing to address an opening at third base, the Philadelphia Phillies have acquired veteran infielder…Read More

Twins Send Revere to Philadelphia for Worley, May

Finding themselves in need of addressing an organizational lack of young pitching, the Minnesota Twins…Read More

Pirates Acquire Andy Oliver

Perpetually on the lookout for cost-controllable pitching options, the Pittsburgh Pirates added some…Read More

Marlins Only Get Dietrich for Escobar

Ever since the Miami Marlins and Toronto Blue Jays completed their twelve player blockbuster deal last…Read More

Rockies Move White, Pickup Lopez from Houston

Less than a week ago it appeared that the Houston Astros were on the verge of dealing relief pitcher…Read More

Pirates Add Starting Depth in Stewart, Mazzaro

Somewhat lost in the shuffle of some bigger moves that took place this week (including the team’s surprising…Read More

Philadelphia Calls Off Wilton Lopez Trade for Reasons Unknown

Reports swirled late Wednesday night that the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros were close to…Read More

Nationals Give Up Meyer to Acquire Span

With a free agent market for center fielders that was expected to include B.J. Upton, Michael Bourn,…Read More

Mets Acquire Brandon Hicks From Oakland

Seemingly always on the lookout for added infield depth, the New York Mets have acquired infielder Brandon…Read More

Cubs Acquire Barret Loux From Rangers

Taking chances on pitchers has long been the norm for Theo Epstein and Co. so we shouldn’t expect that…Read More

Padres Acquire Tyson Ross From Athletics

Forced to be creative in how they upgrade and improve their roster, the San Diego Padres announced late…Read More

Marlins Acquire Marisnick, Nicolino, Hechavarria; Start Fire Sale

Fans of the Miami Marlins have been promised time and time again that the team has no “plans to rebuild”.…Read More

Royals Acquire Ervin Santana From Angels For Brandon Sisk and Cash

The second trade of the 2012 off-season has been struck between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and…Read More

Trade Analysis: Ichiro Suzuki Heads to The Bronx

The New York Yankees recently spent some time on the west coast and one of their stops included a visit…Read More