The July 31 MLB Trade Deadline has officially passed and several teams made significant moves; either to bolster their playoff hopes, or re-tool for another run in 2015 and beyond. With all the activity processed, here is a synopsis of the biggest winners and losers after the deadline. Winners St. Louis Cardinals The one National…
The Boston Red Sox have been very active in the pre-trade deadline period, moving Jake Peavy and Jon Lester from their starting rotation and Jonny Gomes from their outfield platoon. In return, the Sox have received top-level prospects and major league leading talent, with Yoenis Cespedes being an All Star player that benefits the team immediately. In addition,…
The Boston Red Sox have announced the trade of left-handed ace Jon Lester to the Oakland Athletics. In exchange for Lester and platoon outfielder Jonny Gomes’ services, the Sox will receive slugging outfielder Yoenis Cespedes and future draft considerations. The deal comes at a time when the Athletics are going for it in their quest for a…
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