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From MLB Trade Rumors            The Houston Astros have acquired C Martin Maldonado from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for IF/OF Tony Kemp.             The Astros could use a backup catcher, as Max Stassi is hitting .167 on the season. Maldonado is great defensively, and is better offensively than Stassi. The Astros traded for MaldonadoContinue reading “MLB Trade Review: Astros acquire Maldonado”

        The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired 1B Jesus Aguilar from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for RHP Jake Faria.          Aguilar was an all-star last year, with 35 home runs. He only has eight this year, and has been terrible. He does have a .298 July batting average, so he could get hot atContinue reading “MLB Trade Review: Rays acquire Aguilar”

From NBC Sports        The Texas Rangers have acquired RHP Nate Jones and international signing pool bonus money from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for RHP Ray Castro and RHP Joe Jarneski.        This trade is interesting, as Jones is out for the season, but he is controllable through 2021 with options. The mainContinue reading “MLB Trade Review: Rangers acquire Jones”

From Bleacher Report         The Cincinnati Reds have acquired RHP Trevor Bauer from the Cleveland Indians in a three team trade with the San Diego Padres. The Reds trade OF Taylor Trammell to the Padres and OF Yasiel Puig and LHP Scott Moss to the Indians. The Padres trade LHP Logan Allen, OF Franmil ReyesContinue reading “MLB Trade Review: Reds acquire Bauer”

From USA Today        The Atlanta Braves have acquired RHP Chris Martin from the Texas Rangers in exchange for LHP Kolby Allard.        Martin has had a very good season this year, and is a free agent at the end of the year. He has walked just four batters this year, and has a stellarContinue reading “MLB Trade Review: Braves acquire Martin”