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Now a Red, Bauer shrugs off Francona's concerns
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Wednesday, 31 July 2019 21:46
Right-hander Trevor Bauer was officially traded from the Cleveland Indians to the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, but he was still on hand as the Tribe took on the Houston Astros at Progressive Field.Bauer also met with Indians manager Terry Francona for a final time. Francona said the meeting with Bauer was "pretty short'' and it brought him relief."Sometimes it's emotional,…
Winners and losers of an unexpectedly wild trade deadline
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Wednesday, 31 July 2019 17:18
Just remember, sometimes the biggest deals don't end up being the most important. See: Nathan Eovaldi and Steve Pearce for the 2018 Red Sox. Anyway, let's review some of the winners and losers from a 2019 MLB trade deadline that finished with a flurry of activity. (Note: This is not a comprehensive review of every trade, but I did like…
Athletics add to rotation, get Roark from Reds
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Wednesday, 31 July 2019 12:41
CINCINNATI -- The playoff-contending Oakland Athletics have acquired starter Tanner Roark from the Reds, filling out a rotation that also could have left-hander Sean Manaea back soon.Oakland dealt outfield prospect Jameson Hannah to Cincinnati. The Reds are sending Oakland $2.1 million to offset much of the $3,225,806 remaining in Roark's $10 million salary.The trade was announced Wednesday, about an hour…
Braves add closer Greene, Melancon to fortify pen
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Wednesday, 31 July 2019 13:31
The Atlanta Braves added two more relievers before the trade deadline, acquiring All-Star closer Shane Greene from the Detroit Tigers, and San Francisco Giants right-hander Mark Melancon on Wednesday.The Braves gave up two minor-leaguers -- left-hander Joey Wentz and infielder Travis Demeritte -- for Greene. They sent right-handed pitchers Dan Winkler and Tristan Beck to the Giants.The Braves also acquired…
Cubs land OF Castellanos from Tigers at deadline
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Wednesday, 31 July 2019 14:20
The Chicago Cubs have acquired outfielder Nicholas Castellanos from the Detroit Tigers.The Tigers received right-handed pitching prospects Alex Lange and Paul Richan in the deal.Castellanos is hitting .273 with 11 home runs and 37 RBIs this season. His best year came in 2017, when he hit 26 home runs and drove in 101 runs with a .272 average.The 27-year-old should…
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