Here’s a look back at this week at MLBTR.
Trades
- Orioles — acquired C Nick Hundley and cash considerations from Padres for P Troy Patton
- Rangers — acquired INF Jason Donald from Royals for cash considerations
- Padres — acquired P Ronald Herrera from Athletics to complete Kyle Blanks trade
- Blue Jays — acquired P P.J. Walters and OF Melky Mesa from Royals for cash considerations
- Blue Jays — acquired C Hector Gimenez from White Sox
Claimed
- Rangers — P Phil Irwin (from Pirates — link)
Designated For Assignment
- Blue Jays — P Bobby Korecky (link)
- Indians — P Blake Wood (link)
- Pirates — P Vin Mazzaro (link)
Outrighted
- Orioles — P Evan Meek (link)
- Padres — P Billy Buckner and P Blaine Boyer (link)
- Brewers — INF Jeff Bianchi (link)
- White Sox — P Frank Francisco (who then became a free agent)
- Blue Jays — P Esmil Rogers
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Key Minor-League Signings
- Blue Jays — P Mike Zagurski (link)
- Reds — P Carlos Marmol (link)
Released
- Pirates — P Wandy Rodriguez (link)
- Mets — P Jose Valverde (link)
Other
- Mets fired hitting coach Dave Hudgens
- Cubs signed OF Manny Ramirez as a Triple-A player/coach