Week In Review: 7/26/14 – 8/2/14

Here’s a look back at one of the busiest weeks of the year for MLBTR.

Key Moves

• The Tigers acquired David Price in a three-team deal. The Tigers sent OF Austin Jackson to the Mariners and P Drew Smyly and SS Willy Adames to the Rays. The Mariners sent INF Nick Franklin to the Rays.
• The Athletics acquired pitcher Jon Lester, outfielder Jonny Gomes and cash from the Red Sox for outfielder Yoenis Cespedes and a Competitive Balance pick.
• The Cardinals acquired pitcher John Lackey, pitcher Corey Littrell and cash from the Red Sox for 1B/OF Allen Craig and P Joe Kelly.

Trades

• Marlins — acquired P Jarred Cosart, SS Enrique Hernandez and OF Austin Wates from Astros for INF Colin Moran, OF Jake Marisnick, P Francis Martes, and a Competitive Balance pick
• Braves — acquired P James Russell, UT Emilio Bonifacio and cash from Cubs for C Victor Caratini
• Yankees — acquired INF Martin Prado from Diamondbacks for C Peter O’Brien and a PTBNL or cash
• Yankees — acquired INF Stephen Drew from Red Sox for INF Kelly Johnson
• Nationals — acquired INF Asdrubal Cabrera and cash considerations from Indians for INF Zach Walters
• Orioles — acquired P Andrew Miller from Red Sox for P Eduardo Rodriguez
• Mariners — acquired OF Chris Denorfia from Padres for OF Abraham Almonte and P Stephen Kohlscheen
• Brewers — acquired OF Gerardo Parra from Diamondbacks for OF Mitch Haniger and P Anthony Banda
• Twins — acquired P Tommy Milone from Athletics for OF Sam Fuld
• Cubs — acquired P Felix Doubront from Red Sox for a PTBNL
• Dodgers — acquired INF Darwin Barney and cash from Cubs for P Jonathan Martinez
• Cardinals — acquired P Justin Masterson from Indians for OF James Ramsey
• Blue Jays — acquired INF Danny Valencia from Royals for P Liam Hendriks and C Erik Kratz
• Giants — acquired P Jake Peavy from Red Sox for P Edwin Escobar and P Heath Hembree
• Diamondbacks — acquired OF Blake Tekotte from White Sox for cash considerations

Signings

• Twins — signed C Kurt Suzuki to a two-year extension with a vesting option
• Pirates — INF Jayson Nix (link)

Claimed

• Rangers — 1B Mike Carp (from Red Sox — link)
• Twins — OF Jordan Schafer (from Braves — link)
• Reds — INF Jake Elmore (from Athletics — link)
• Angels — INF Ryan Wheeler (from Rockies — link)
• Yankees — P Esmil Rogers (from Blue Jays — link)
• Pirates — P Angel Sanchez (from White Sox — link)

Designated For Assignment

• Orioles — P Ryan Webb (optioned to Triple-A)
• Pirates — INF Dean Anna (link), P Josh Wall (link)
• Rockies — P Pedro Hernandez (link)
• Reds — P Nick Christiani (link)
• Angels — P David Carpenter (link)
• Athletics — P Evan Scribner (remains on Athletics’ 40-man)
• Indians — P Zach McAllister (link)
• Rangers — P Ryan Feierabend (link)
• Giants — INF Dan Uggla, OF Tyler Colvin (link)
• Yankees — INF Brian Roberts (link), P Jeff Francis (link)
• Rays — P Erik Bedard (link), P Juan Carlos Oviedo (link)

Outrighted

• Giants — INF Tony Abreu, INF Nick Noonan  (link)
• Marlins — P Donnie Joseph (link)
• Mariners — P Blake Beavan (link)
• Athletics — OF Kenny Wilson (link)
• Dodgers — P Scott Elbert (link)
• Padres — P Jason Lane (link)
• Twins — P Matt Guerrier (elected free agency)
• Yankees — P Bruce Billings, P Chris Leroux (link)

Released

• Athletics — RP Jim Johnson (link)
• Braves — P Luis Vasquez (link)
• Yankees — INF Scott Sizemore (link)
• Cardinals — C George Kottaras (link)

Key Minor-League Signings

• Orioles — P Joe Saunders (link)