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           The Cleveland Indians have acquired OF Jay Bruce from the New York Mets in exchange for RHP prospect Ryder Ryan.            The Indians, currently 3.5 games ahead of the Kansas City Royals for the AL Central lead, are looking to improve their roster. Bruce is a power bat in the outfield, and isn\’t aContinue reading “MLB Trade review: Indians acquire Bruce from Mets”

         The Chicago White Sox have acquired RHP Steve Johnson from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash.          The White Sox only make this move so they can have depth for AAA this year. Johnson has some MLB experience, but not much. He can help down in the Charlotte (AAA) pen. They only giveContinue reading “MLB trade review: White Sox acquire Johnson”

              The Seattle Mariners have acquire RHP Ernesto Frieri from the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations.               The Mariners bullpen at Tacoma (AAA) is depleted. Frieri is solid bullpen depth for the big league club, and a go-to option for AAA. Also, Frieri is an ex MLB closer for the Los Angeles AngelsContinue reading “MLB Trade review: #Mariners acquire Frieri”

            The Seattle Mariners have acquired 1B Yonder Alonso from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for OF prospect Boog Powell.              The Mariners are 1.5 games out of the Wild Card race, and are trying to make the playoffs for the first time since 2001. Alonso is a solid power bat that can platoon withContinue reading “MLB Trade review: Mariners acquire Alonso”

            The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed RHP George Kontos off waivers from the San Francisco Giants.              Now, the Pirates acquired Kontos and Sean Rodriguez in one day. This could make them in the hunt, but it\’s unlikely since they are 4.5 games out of the division lead. Also, Kontos isn\’t a UFA until afterContinue reading “MLB news: Pirates claim Kontos off waivers”