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           The Chicago White Sox\’s sale of relievers has sold another one. LHP Dan Jennings has found a new home, after being traded from the Sox to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for 1B Casey Gillaspie.            The Rays are unexpectedly in the playoff hunt this year, and have been looking to acquire bullpenContinue reading “MLB news: Rays acquire Jennings”

            The Colorado Rockies have acquired reliever Pat Neshek from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for INF Jose Gomez and RHPs J.D. Hammer and Alejandro Requena, all of which are prospects.              The Rockies have been interested in a reliever to be a set-up man for closer Greg Holland, and were in talks with theContinue reading “MLB news: Rockies acquire Neshek for three prospects”

        If the Montreal Canadiens need a forward, they know who to call. No, not ghostbusters. In two seasons with the Habs, Dan Carr has been an offensive force when called upon by former head coach Michel Therrian, and should still stay hot under Claude Julian. Carr, 25, went undrafted, had four great years atContinue reading “Cruising with Carr: My interview with Habs Dan Carr”

        The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired some bullpen help, getting RHP Anthony Swarzak from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for OF Ryan Cordell.         The Brewers, finally in the playoff race, have been looking to acquire bullpen help. They\’ve been in talks with the Tigers involving LHP Justin Wilson. Swarzak is in the middleContinue reading “MLB news: Brewers acquire Swarzak from White Sox”

         The Boston Red Sox\’s search for a third baseman is over, after a recent trade with the San Francisco Giants. They acquired utility player Eduardo Nunez from San Francisco in exchange for minor league RHPs Shaun Anderson and Greg Santos.          The Red Sox recently released overpayed and struggling 3B Pablo Sandoval, who convenientlyContinue reading “MLB news: Giants trade Nunez to Red Sox for prospects”