MLB trade review: Davis to Red Sox

         With the actual trade deadline looming on August 31st, teams are scrambling to acquire helpful players down the stretch and in the playoffs. Today, the Boston Red Sox made one of those last minute waiver trades, acquiring speedy OF Rajai Davis from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for OF prospect Rafael Rincones          DavisContinue reading “MLB trade review: Davis to Red Sox”

My InterFoo with Flames winger Spencer Foo

         On July 1st, a lot of NHL players sign with new teams. Most of the signings are widely recognized. But, one signing that was overshadowed by the other ones was the Calgary Flames signing winger Spencer Foo. Foo went undrafted and played at Union College, where he scored 26 goals and 36 assists forContinue reading “My InterFoo with Flames winger Spencer Foo”

NHL news: Ducks sign Beauchemin to one year deal

              Defenseman Francois Beauchemin and the Anaheim Ducks have agreed to a one year, one million dollar deal, with a $500K performance bonus.               After losing Clayton Stoner and Shea Theodore in the expansion draft, the Ducks could use a 7th defenseman to use if Brandon Montour, Kevin Bieksa, Sami Vatanen, Cam Fowler, Hampus LindholmContinue reading “NHL news: Ducks sign Beauchemin to one year deal”

MLB news: Blue Jays acquire Koehler

         The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired RHP Tom Koehler and cash from the Miami Marlins in exchange for RHP prospect Osman Gutierrez.           The Blue Jays are in need of a starter. Koehler has been a solid 5th starter over the course of his career, but is having a terrible 2017. If he succeedsContinue reading “MLB news: Blue Jays acquire Koehler”

MLB news: Cubs claim Rivera off waivers

              The Chicago Cubs have claimed C Rene Rivera off waivers from the New York Mets.                The Cubs, who are trying to beat out the Cardinals and Brewers for the NL Central lead, have starting catcher Willson Contreras on the DL. Their current starter, recently acquired Alex Avila, needs a backup. The Cubs haveContinue reading “MLB news: Cubs claim Rivera off waivers”