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             With one of the worst non-expansion teams in NHL history, the Colorado Avalanche finished the 2016-17 season with just 48 points, and were 30th, or last, in the NHL. Despite rumors of trading C Matt Duchene, hall-of-fame GM Joe Sakic held on to Duchene. But, he did not hold on to some other players.Continue reading “Colorado Avalanche 2017-18 season preview”

                  The Chicago Cubs have acquired OF Leonys Martin from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for cash considerations.                    For the Cubs, Martin is a solid 4th outfielder with speed. He can be good off the bench for them down the stretch. They don\’t really give up anything for him.                    Martin, 29, has aContinue reading “MLB trade review: Martin to Cubs”

                    The Texas Rangers have acquired RHP Miguel Gonzalez from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league INF Ti\’Quan Forbes.                      The Rangers are still attempting to get into the wild card. After trading Yu Darvish to the Dodgers, they\’ve needed a starter. Gonzalez is a solid 5th starter. He\’s a pitch-to-contact guyContinue reading “MLB trade review: Gonzalez to Rangers”

                 The Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers have made a blockbuster trade, sending RHP Justin Verlander and a player to be named later or cash to the \’Stros and RHP Franklin Perez, OF Daz Cameron and C Jake Rogers, all of which are prospects.                   The Astros are going all out for the city ofContinue reading “MLB trade review: Verlander to Astros”

                The Los Angeles Angels have acquired 2B Brandon Phillips from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for C Tony Sanchez.                  The Angels are just one game out of the second wild card spot in the AL, and two games out of the first spot. Their biggest need besides starting pitching is second base, afterContinue reading “MLB trade review: Phillips to Halos”