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       The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to terms with defenseman Mark Streit on a one way, one year deal worth $700,000         The Habs recently traded defenseman Nathan Beaulieu and lost Alexei Emelin in the expansion draft. Also with Andrei Markov being a free agent, the Habs would like to have some leadership on theContinue reading “NHL news: Habs sign Streit to one year deal”

          The Kansas City Royals have acquired RHPs Trevor Cahill and Brandon Maurer and LHP Ryan Buchter from the San Diego Padres for LHPs Matt Strahm and Travis Wood and middle infielder Esteury Ruiz.             For the Royals, they get pitching help. Cahill is a nice starter who can give Kansas City some quality starts.Continue reading “MLB trade review: Royals acquire trio of Padres for duo, prospect”

          Another starting pitcher is off the board of trade targets. Today, the Minnesota Twins improved their rotation by acquiring LHP Jaime Garcia and C Anthony Recker from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash and minor league RHP Huascar Ynoa.          After losing 103 games in 2016, the Twins have bounced back in 2017,Continue reading “MLB trade review: Braves send Garcia to Twins for minor leaguer”

           The Ottawa Senators have signed defenseman Johnny Oduya to a one year, one million dollar deal. There is games played, time on ice and playoff bonuses that can earn Oduya up to $2.25 million this season.           In signing Oduya, the Senators acquire an experienced defenseman that can play top-4 or top-6 ice time.Continue reading “NHL news: Senators sign Oduya”

          After being released by the Angels, the Seattle Mariners have signed middle infielder Danny Espinosa to a major league deal.           With Jean Segura and Robinson Cano playing short and second, the Mariners have one of the top middle infields in the league. Espinosa can become a solid bench option going forward. He hasContinue reading “MLB news: #Mariners sign Espinosa to major league deal”