MLB trade review: Astros acquire Cole

             The Houston Astros have acquired RHP Gerrit Cole from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for 3B Colin Moran, RHP Joe Musgrove, RHP Michael Feliz and OF Jason Martin.              Coming off a world series victory, the Astros added another ace to their pen. Coming off the worst year of his career, Cole will fitContinue reading “MLB trade review: Astros acquire Cole”

NHL news: Lightning waive Brown

             The Tampa Bay Lightning have waived RW J.T. Brown. If he clears waivers Brown will be assigned to the Syracuse Crunch of the AHL.              When asked about the move, GM Steve Yzerman said it was about \”creating roster flexibility\”. Brown isn\’t having a great 2017-18 on a great Lightning team, so it doesn\’tContinue reading “NHL news: Lightning waive Brown”

MLB news: Twins sign Reed

             We have an MLB signing. This is NOT a drill. Yes, in a slow, slow MLB free agent market, the Minnesota Twins have found their probable closer after signing RHP Addison Reed to a two year, $17 million deal. He\’ll compete with Fernando Rodney, another recent signing, for the ninth inning.             Reed, oneContinue reading “MLB news: Twins sign Reed”

NHL trade review: Blackhawks acquire Duclair

                The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired forward Anthony Duclair and D Adam Clendening from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for F Richard Panik and F Laurent Dauphin.                 The Blackhawks lack two things: depth and youth. They get that in Duclair. Yes, they trade Panik, who has played well with Jonathan Toews ever since comingContinue reading “NHL trade review: Blackhawks acquire Duclair”

MLB news: Blue Jays acquire Solarte

                 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”