Red Sox trade rumors: Mariners, Orioles, Brewers all want Jon Lester
Would the Sox trade Lester within the division? It depends on what's being offered.With the Rays suddenly turning their season around, the pitching market has changed. David Price isn't on it anymore,...
View Article* Update Brewers trade rumors: Milwaukee reportedly interested in Jon Lester
The Brewers recently inquired about David Price. However with the Rays winning games at the pace they are, it's highly unlikely they go into sell mode. Could Jon Lester be the fall back option?*UPDATE:...
View ArticleRays vs. Brewers, game 2: Zobrist sparks comeback; Cobb fantastic
Escobar ejected.Another fantastic win for the Rays.Source: FanGraphsScheduling snafu means that this is an abbreviated recap now, so there will be doubly interesting details tomorrow. Four thousand...
View ArticleRays vs. Brewers, game 3 recap: David Price off the mark, offense absent
Yovani Gallardo shuts the Rays down through seven.Probably he won't be traded tomorrow, but he might. David Price is the best pitcher this organization has ever had. He's already won one Cy Young...
View ArticleCubs Minor League Wrap: July 30
Soler and Baez homer, Jokisch pitches a gem as Iowa sweeps a doubleheader. Boise completes an epic comeback.'Twas the night before the trade deadline, and all through the fieldsNot a player was...
View ArticleGerardo Parra traded to Brewers for two prospects
The first deadline domino has fallen.OFFICIAL: #Dbacks acquire OF Mitch Haniger @M_Hanny19 and LHP Anthony Banda @anthony_banda3 from Brewers for OF Gerardo Parra — Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) July...
View ArticleBrewers acquire Gerardo Parra
The Brewers added some defense to their outfield Thursday by trading for Arizona's Gerardo Parra.The Milwaukee Brewers have made an interesting splash before the trade deadline, acquiring outfielder...
View ArticleBrewers acquire Gerardo Parra from Diamondbacks for Mitch Haniger
The NL Central leaders added a LH bat and solid outfield defense and versatility.The Milwaukee Brewers added OF Gerardo Parra on Thursday in a deadline day deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, sending...
View ArticleDiamondbacks trade Gerardo Parra to Brewers for Mitch Haniger, Anthony Banda
The Arizona Diamondbacks traded outfielder Gerardo Parra to the Milwaukee Brewers today, receiving outfield prospect Mitch Haniger and pitching prospect Anthony Banda in exchange. Here's a look at the...
View ArticleThe return for Gerardo Parra
What did we get back from the Brewers in exchange for Gerardo Parra?OF Mitch HanigerHaniger was a first-round pick by the Brewers in 2012, albeit late in the round, with the 38th overall selection. He...
View ArticleCardinals at Padres Recap: Big trade precedes must needed win
Oh right... there was a game today.pregameAs I write this, I am still quite stunned about the trade the Cardinals just made with the Red Sox. It is a good trade, and I think the team got quite a bit...
View ArticleCubs Minor League Wrap: July 31
Dan Straily won his first game as a Cub. Baez and Bryant both homered--is that even news anymore? Everyone else lost.It's been a long day. A long week, really.Iowa CubsThe Iowa Cubs shut out the New...
View ArticleWhat we learned: August 1, 2014
Today's lessons revolve around a packed trade deadline.Yesterday's ResultsThe Brewers had the day off.The trade deadline passed yesterday with the Brewers making one acquisition.Yesterday at 3 pm CT,...
View ArticleTrade Dudline Post-mortem
The Reds made no moves by yesterday's trade deadline. Was that the right call?Yesterday's 4 pm non-waiver trade deadline came, and went, and the transactions ledger for the then 53-54 Cincinnati Reds...
View ArticleReactions to the Diamondbacks deadline deals
Here's what was said about the Arizona Diamondbacks' late flurry of activity at the trade deadline: from those involved in the trades, those who executed them and outside observers.The players"I think...
View ArticleThinking through the Haniger for Parra trade
The Brewers got better at relatively little cost. There's a lot to like, but a sense that more needs to be done.In 2008 there was Ray Durham. In 2011 there was Jerry Hairston, Jr. And in 2014 there is...
View ArticleWill Smith is not broken
Will Smith was lights out to start the season. Lately he's been less than that. Is something wrong with him, or is it just that we were wrong about what he is?I see this in comments sections and on...
View ArticleSnakeBytes 8/2: Bullpen meltdown
And you thought Reed was bad. Quotes"He's very similar to Goldy [Paul Goldschmidt] when you look at his numbers in the minor leagues. Not saying he's going to be Goldy, but it's power to all fields,...
View ArticleGame Recap For August 2nd: Cardinals Win Wild and Woolly Game vs Brewers
The grand month has brought us a loss and a win so far from the Cardinals vs the Brewers. Masterson was shaky in his debut but the offense was rather offensive, in a good way!Last night, the Cardinals...
View ArticleBrewers @ Cardinals 8.3 Recap - Lackey solid in debut; seventh inning rally...
Lackey solid; seventh inning comeback good enough to give the new Cardinal a win. Milwaukee Brewers @ St. Louis CardinalsMatt Garza (7-7, 3.74 ERA, 3.58 FIP, 1.17 WHIP, 100 Ks) vs. John Lackey (11-7,...
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