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Photo from SNY         The Atlanta Braves have acquired LHP Jerry Blevins from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.         The Braves badly need bullpen depth. Their bullpen wasn\’t great entering the season, and it got even worse when closer Arodys Vizcaino got injured, and willContinue reading “MLB trade review: Braves acquire Blevins”

           The Seattle Mariners have acquired RHP Mike Wright Jr. from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for INF Ryne Ogren.             For the Mariners, Wright was recently DFA\’d by the Orioles, and with can provide depth to their weak bullpen, if or when guys like Brandon Brennan, Roenis Elias and Zac Rosscup fall off. WrightContinue reading “MLB trade review: Mariners acquire Wright”

          The finale of the how they were built series is on a team that has had recent success, the Giants, but are currently a not very good team. This is how they were built.           CatchersBuster PoseyPosey was the 5th overall pick in 2008.Erik KratzKratz was acquired from the Brewers in March for CJContinue reading “How they were built: San Fransisco Giants”

           The Padres entered the 2019 offseason with baseball\’s best farm system, then they added a superstar to the mix. This is how they were built.             CatchersAustin HedgesHedges was drafted in the 2nd round in 2011.Francisco MejiaMejia was acquired in July from the Indians for Brad Hand and Adam Cimber.              InfieldersEric HosmerHosmer signedContinue reading “How they were built: San Diego Padres”

          After back to back World Series appearances, it is safe to say the Dodgers have a pretty good team. This is how they were built.           CatchersAustin BarnesBarnes was acquired in December 2014 from the Marlins with Enrique Hernandez, Andrew Heaney and Chris Hatcher for Dee Gordon, Dan Haren, MiguelContinue reading “How they were built: Los Angeles Dodgers”