Even though the season is just underway, it’s never to early to talk trade candidates. We’re going to name a few players that could be trade candidates as the July Trade Deadline approaches. First, lets take a look at the American League.
The American League East is a really fun division to watch right now, led [...]
05/07/12
The Kansas City Royals have acquired catcher Humberto Quintero and outfielder Jason Bourgeois from the Houston Astros in exchange for Kevin Chapman and a player to be named later according to several reports.
With Salvador Perez’s injury the Royals were looking for a backup catcher to fill Perez’s hole while he recovers. Quintero is a career .234/.368/.321 [...]
03/20/12
Here’s a running list of injury updates around the Major Leagues:
– Phillies closer Brad Lidge threw 24 pitches in an extended spring training game Saturday according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Lidge said he hopes to be back in the Phillies’ bullpen before the end of June adds Zolecki.
– Humberto Quintero was placed on the [...]
05/29/11
The Houston Astros have some decisions to make after Jason Castro’s injury. Their starting catcher will likely miss the entire 2011 season in order to undergo surgery on a torn ACL and a meniscus tear in his right knee, leaving a spot on the Opening Day roster.
According to sources close to Stephen Goff of the [...]
03/05/11
Here is a running list of players who avoided arbitration on Tuesday. All deals are for one-year unless noted:
Arizona Diamondbacks: Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports that Stephen Drew agreed on a one-year contract worth $3.4 million.
Baltimore Orioles: Spencer Fordin of MLB.com reports that Luke Scott signed a one-year $4.05 contract with the Orioles.
Boston Red Sox: [...]
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