Here’s a look back at this week at MLBTR.
Key Move
- The Braves signed 3B Chris Johnson to a three-year extension.
Signed / Agreed To Terms
- Tigers — RP Joel Hanrahan (link)
- Astros — RP Tony Sipp (link)
- Orioles — IF/OF Steve Pearce (re-signed; link)
Trades
- Diamondbacks — acquired SP Lucas Harrell from the Astros for a PTBNL or cash
Retired
- P Clay Hensley (link)
- IF Chad Tracy (link)
Claimed
Designated for assignment
- Blue Jays — RP Moises Sierra (link)
- Dodgers — OF Nick Buss (link)
- Marlins — 1B Greg Dobbs (link)
Outrighted
- Tigers — P Mike Belfiore (link)
- Angels — P Michael Roth (link)
- Orioles — RP Josh Stinson (link)
- Padres — OF Alex Castellanos (link)
Released
- Mariners — RP Ramon Ramirez (link)
- Blue Jays — P Mickey Storey (link)
- Braves — 1B Ernesto Mejia (link)
Key Minor-League Signings
- Padres — P Odrisamer Despaigne (link)
Sigh! If only there was some good news, like the Red Sox and Cubs have put together a trade that features a swap of righty pitchers, Samardjiza and Buchholz along with infielders Castro and Middlebrooks.
yinz missed this one. wooten promoted and elian hererra optioned.
milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=201…
i really hoped they returned wang to the bucs.
Just on a side note, Chad Tracy is playing in the Atlantic League for the York Revolution now. I would not say he is retired, but perhaps he is done playing professionally for the Major/Minor League circuits.