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Photo from the KC Star         The Oakland Athletics have acquired LHP Jake Diekman from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for OF Dairon Blanco and RHP Ismael Aquino.         The A\’s could use bullpen help, and Diekman is a decent start. Diekman has a high ERA this year, but opponents are hitting just .212Continue reading “MLB Trade Review: A\’s acquire Diekman”

       The Chicago Cubs have acquired LHP Derek Holland and cash considerations from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for cash considerations.        Holland is more pitching depth for the Cubs, which isn\’t ever a bad thing. He\’s an 11 year vet, and is just 32. He is having a terrible season, and was movedContinue reading “MLB Trade Review: Cubs acquire Holland”

    The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired D Jordan Schmaltz from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for D Andreas Borgman.     Schmaltz is a former 1st rounder (2012) that hasn\’t panned out, but hasn\’t gotten a major chance yet. He had a career high 20 games last year, and was a healthy scratch almostContinue reading “NHL Trade Review: Leafs acquire Schmaltz”

From the Toronto Star         The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired G Garrett Sparks in exchange for F David Clarkson and a 4th round pick.         Both teams really need cap space, so this is a head scratcher for Toronto. Clarkson has a $5.25 AAV for one more year, though he can be put onContinue reading “NHL Trade Review: Leafs get Clarkson\’s contract back”

         The Edmonton Oilers have acquired F James Neal from the Calgary Flames in exchange for F Milan Lucic.          Both players have four more years left on their albatross of a contract. Lucic has a $6 million cap hit, and Neal\’s is $5.75 million. So the trade already doesn\’t look great for Calgary, thoughContinue reading “NHL Trade Review: Flames and Oilers swap bad contracts”