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Pirates Strike Again

The Pirates have made yet another trade leading up to the 2009 MLB non-waiver trading deadline, which falls at 4pm on Friday July 31st. This time the Pirates have dealt left handed pitchers John Grabow and Tom Gorzelanny to the Chicago Cubs for right handed pitcher Kevin Hart and two minor league prospects. The two [...]

Is There Anyone Left?

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made another move, after trading shortstop Jack Wilson and pitcher Ian Snell to the Seattle Mariners earlier in the day. This time, the Pirates have traded three-time National League All-Star and 2006 batting champion Freddy Sanchez to the San Francisco Giants for yet another minor league prospect. That prospect is right-hander [...]

Sources: Phillies and Indians Close on Lee

Sources around Major League Baseball say that the Phillies and Indians are close to a deal involving 2008 Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee. The Indians had four scouts at Lehigh Valley’s 11am game on Wednesday(the AAA affiliate of the Phillies). Starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco, shortstop Jason Donald, and catcher Lou Marson were all scratched [...]

Giants Acquire Garko

The Cleveland Indians have made their second trade within the past two weeks as they have sent first baseman Ryan Garko to the San Francisco Giants for a minor league player. The Giants sent Single-A left handed pitcher Scott Barnes to the Indians to complete the trade. The Giants needed a bat to jump start [...]