The non-waiver MLB trading deadline passed last month, but as the Arizona Diamondbacks proved, that does not mean that big deals can’t still happen. Yesterday Arizona acquired slugger Adam Dunn from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for a minor league pitcher and two players to be named later. The D-Backs had to answer to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who acquired Manny Ramirez at the trading deadline.
“It was one of those pleasant surprises,” Dunn said on a conference call. “To come off the terrible month that we had in Cincinnati, and you get a phone call today saying you’re being traded to a first-place team. As a player that’s all you could ask for.”
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Veteran Rhodes Traded To Florida
Posted by Milo Taibi Categories: Athletes, Editorial, MLB, News, Trades
Arthur Rhodes was traded from the Seattle Mariners to the Florida Marlins on Thursday in exchange for minor league pitcher Gaby Hernandez. Rhodes, who’s composed a 17 year career, is 2-1 on the 2008 season with 26 K’s in 22 IP’s. The more important statistic for the veteran southpaw Rhodes is the .195 BA left handed batters have suffered against Arthur this season.
“We wanted to add some depth to the bullpen, some experience,” Marlins president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest said. “It’s a deal we started talking about last weekend, and it came together this morning.”
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Ken Griffey Jr. will play out the remainder of the 2008 season with a contending ballclub, the Chicago White Sox. On Thursday, the day of the MLB trading deadline, the Cincinnati Reds dealt the Hall of Fame bound Griffey to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Danny Richar and Nick Masset.
“One of the things that factored into this was a guy who has had a great career but has not won a championship and how motivated he’s going to be to get on that stage,” White Sox GM Kenny Williams said. “That is a factor and will always be a factor for me.”
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Jason Bay Headed To Red Sox, Manny Ramirez Shipped To Dodgers
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In a blockbuster trade, Manny Ramirez has been dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Jason Bay has been traded to the Boston Red Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates received four top prospects. Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti explained his reasoning.
“We figured we had to do it,” Colletti said. “There was obviously a point in time that you have to make a major decision. We did and we were glad we did it. Hopefully it pays dividends. We’re confident we’ve got one of the best hitters in baseball coming in here—one of the best hitters of his generation from the right side.
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Randy Wolf Shipped to Houston
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Randy Wolf was traded from the San Diego Padres to the Houston Astros on Monday in exchange for 26 year old pitcher Chad Reineke. On the season, Wolf is 6-10 with a 4.74 ERA and an unimpressive 1.42 WHIP. Houston Astros GM Ed Wade hasn’t given up on the 2008 season (The Astros are 46-54 this season), and acquired Wolf to shore up the rotation.
“Randy is an experienced starter and a great competitor,” said Wade, who had Wolf during part of his time as general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies. “We tried to sign him as a free agent during the off-season, but the chance for him to pitch close to home prevailed. I’ve known Randy since the day he signed his first professional contract, and I can say without hesitation that he brings every quality that you’d want in a member of your team, both on and off the field.”
Jon Rauch will no longer be closing games, but he’s going to be a part of a competitive team, the Arizona Diamondbacks. Though the D-Backs have a record at exactly .500 (50-50), they are on top in the NL West division. In exchange for Rauch, the Diamondbacks gave the Washington Nationals second base prospect Emilio Bonifacio.
“I’m extremely excited,” Rauch said. “Coming over to a ball club like this who is winning their division—tied for first I believe right now. It’s a good group of young and old. … I don’t think it could have worked out any better.”
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Giants Trade Tight End Shockey To Saints
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On Monday the New Orleans Saints acquired Jeremy Shockey from the New York Giants in exchange for two draft picks; one in the 2nd round, and one in the 5th round.
“I have had a relationship with coach Payton and I appreciate what he has done as a head coach,” Shockey said in a statement released by the Saints. “The Saints have a lot of weapons starting with Drew Brees and I look forward to joining my teammates at training camp. This will be a fun year.”
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Jim Hendry and the National League best Chicago Cubs made a huge splash on Tuesday, acquiring ace Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin from the Oakland A’s. In exchange for Harden and Gaudin, A’s GM Billy Beane received pitcher Sean Gallagher, outfielder Matt Murton, INF-OF Eric Patterson, and catching prospect Josh Donaldson.
“I don’t necessarily think we’ve taken a step back. I think we’ve taken a step forward for the next three to five years,” Beane said. “We were balancing that the club’s playing well but also keeping in mind that we’ve had numerous injuries over the last week.“
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The San Jose Sharks dealt away Steve Bernier today to the Buffalo Sabres for all star Brian Campbell. On the season Bernier’s scored 13 goals with 10 assists and 23 points. Steve’s 22 years old, and was taken with the 16th overall pick in the 2003 draft by the San Jose Sharks. A very good offensive defenseman, Campbell’s recorded 38 assists with 43 points this season. He’s appeared in 63 games this season.
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Goalie Cristobal Huet was traded today from the Montreal Canadiens to the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2nd round draft pick in 2009. The Capitals will be Huet’s 3rd career organization, the first being the Los Angeles Kings. The Capitals are now packed at the Goalie position, with other goalies Olaf Kolzig and Brent Johnson.
“When I got the call, I was shocked,” Huet told the TSN network of Canada. “I had three great years here and it was a lot of fun. It is a very classy organization (The Canadiens), it’s a great city and a great place to play hockey.”
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