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)
If I’m SanFran, I go sign Scott Sizemore and cut Uggla. Get Sizemore on a similar deal as they got Uggla, and Scott’s got much more upside.
And if they can get him for cheap, I might even go after Kottaras.
The Uggla experiment failed, try again, Sabean.