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             The San Diego Padres have acquired RHP Zach Davies and OF Trent Grisham from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for LHP Eric Lauer and INF Luis Urias.              At first sight this trade could come as a surprise for many different reasons, and it is surprising that all four players included were dealt. TheContinue reading “MLB Trade Review: Brewers, Padres make four player swap”

         The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired RHP Chase Anderson from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for 1B Chad Spanberger.          The Blue Jays\’ 2020 rotation is by no means set. After trading Marcus Stroman and Aaron Sanchez at the trade deadline, Anderson could be the main veteran in the rotation. Matt Shoemaker will returnContinue reading “MLB Trade Review: Blue Jays acquire Anderson”

          The Detroit Red Wings have acquired forward Brendan Perlini from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenseman Alec Regula.           The Blackhawks have not been using Perlini. He had been healthy scratched in all but one of the Blackhawks\’ first 10 games this season, leading to him asking for a trade. A former 12thContinue reading “NHL Trade Review: Red Wings acquire Perlini”

         The Anaheim Ducks have acquired defenseman Erik Gudbranson from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Andreas Martinsen and a 2021 7th round pick.          The Ducks could use a defenseman. Besides Josh Manson, they didn\’t have any right handed shot defenseman with 100 games played since the start of the 2016-17 season. However,Continue reading “NHL Trade Review: Ducks acquire Gudbranson”

From Newsday         The Ottawa Senators have acquired forward Vladislav Namestnikov from the New York Rangers in exchange for defenseman Nick Ebert and a 2021 4th round draft pick.         The Senators likely will be at the bottom of the league this season. But in Namestnikov, they see a player that can be traded later.Continue reading “NHL Trade Review: Senators acquire Namestnikov”