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           The Washington Nationals have signed 2B/LF Howie Kendrick to a two year, $7 million deal. Kendrick\’s services were acquired by the Nats as a rental in July of 2017.            Acquiring Kendrick was a surprise to many late in 2017. But, injuries happened, and Kendrick came in handy. His ability to play infield andContinue reading “MLB news: Nats sign Kendrick”

             The Houston Astros have acquired RHP Gerrit Cole from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for 3B Colin Moran, RHP Joe Musgrove, RHP Michael Feliz and OF Jason Martin.              Coming off a world series victory, the Astros added another ace to their pen. Coming off the worst year of his career, Cole will fitContinue reading “MLB trade review: Astros acquire Cole”

             The Tampa Bay Lightning have waived RW J.T. Brown. If he clears waivers Brown will be assigned to the Syracuse Crunch of the AHL.              When asked about the move, GM Steve Yzerman said it was about \”creating roster flexibility\”. Brown isn\’t having a great 2017-18 on a great Lightning team, so it doesn\’tContinue reading “NHL news: Lightning waive Brown”

             We have an MLB signing. This is NOT a drill. Yes, in a slow, slow MLB free agent market, the Minnesota Twins have found their probable closer after signing RHP Addison Reed to a two year, $17 million deal. He\’ll compete with Fernando Rodney, another recent signing, for the ninth inning.             Reed, oneContinue reading “MLB news: Twins sign Reed”

                The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired forward Anthony Duclair and D Adam Clendening from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for F Richard Panik and F Laurent Dauphin.                 The Blackhawks lack two things: depth and youth. They get that in Duclair. Yes, they trade Panik, who has played well with Jonathan Toews ever since comingContinue reading “NHL trade review: Blackhawks acquire Duclair”