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                 The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired INF Yangervis Solarte from the San Diego Padres in exchange for OF Edward Olivares and RHP Jared Carkuff.                  Solarte is mainly a 3B, but with Josh Donaldson there, X that one of the Solarte chart. His second position, second base, is occupied by the oft-injured Devon Travis,Continue reading “MLB news: Blue Jays acquire Solarte”

                The Edmonton Oilers have acquired goalie Al Montoya from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a conditional 2018 4th round pick.                 Montoya is an ok veteran backup goalie, especially for a desperate team. Montoya has barely played this season since he has been dealing with a concussion and last played on November 4th.Continue reading “NHL trade review: Oilers acquire Montoya”

               In a three team trade today, the Chicago White Sox acquired RHP Joakim Soria from the Kansas City Royals, plus LHP Luis Avilan and cash from the Los Angeles Dodgers, with the cash covering Avilan\’s salary. The Dodgers received LHP Scott Alexander from K.C., and INF Jake Peter from the Sox. The Royals receivedContinue reading “MLB trade review: White Sox acquire Soria, Avilan in three team trade”

               The New Jersey Devils have acquired G Eddie Lack from the Calgary Flames in exchange for defenseman Dalton Prout.                For the Devils, they already have Cory Schneider and Keith Kinkaid on their roster, plus prospect Mackenzie Blackwood rising, so it\’s a surprise they\’d go out and get Lack. Maybe he will replace ScottContinue reading “NHL trade review: Devils acquire Lack for Prout”

              The San Diego Padres have signed RHPs Tyson Ross and Chris Young to minor league deals. Both will challenge for a rotation spot.                The Padres need mad rotation help. By adding Ross and Young, two former Padres, it puts veteran leadership, plus skill. Ross started on opening day for the Padres in 2016,Continue reading “MLB news: Padres sign Ross, Young to MiLB deals”