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        The Atlanta Braves have acquired LHP Jerry Blevins from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.

        The Braves badly need bullpen depth. Their bullpen wasn\’t great entering the season, and it got even worse when closer Arodys Vizcaino got injured, and will miss the season. To put Blevins on the 40 man roster, Vizcaino was moved to the 60 day IL. The Braves still remain a suitor for free agent Craig Kimbrel, with AJ Minter struggling in the closer role. The only relievers that are off to a good start are Luke Jackson, and Dan Winkler, who hasn\’t pitched much (4.2 innings). Blevins is an experienced reliever, who aside from 2018, has had a good career as of late.

         Blevins, 35, hasn\’t pitched in the MLB this year. In 2018 with the New York Mets, Blevins had a 4.85 ERA, a 4.97 FIP and 41 strikeouts in 42.2 innings. In his MLB career with the Mets, A\’s and Washington Nationals, Blevins has a 3.52 ERA, with a 3.66 FIP plus 471 strikeouts in 463 innings.

         For the A\’s, they signed Blevins to a minor league deal, hoping that he would have the production he had when he was with the team from 2007 to 2013, including three good years to end his A\’s tenure. Blevins had an awful Spring Training, allowing eight runs in 3.1 innings, and was in AAA. Getting something for him is better than releasing the lefty.

           The Seattle Mariners have acquired RHP Mike Wright Jr. from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for INF Ryne Ogren.

            For the Mariners, Wright was recently DFA\’d by the Orioles, and with can provide depth to their weak bullpen, if or when guys like Brandon Brennan, Roenis Elias and Zac Rosscup fall off. Wright is in his 5th MLB season, and was one of the more experienced pitchers in Baltimore\’s pen, and will have a similar role with Seattle.

              Wright, 29, has a 9.45 ERA, 7.69 FIP and 14 strikeouts in 13.1 innings this year. In his MLB career, all in Baltimore, Wright has a 5.95 ERA, 5.35 FIP and 192 strikeouts in 242 innings.

             For the Orioles, they DFA\’d Wright for a reason. He had career highs in both ERA and innings pitched last year, with 84.1 innings and an awful 5.55 ERA. In return, they get a minor league infielder.

             Ogren, 22, was a 12th round pick in 2018. He had a .159 average with two homers and four RBIs in 48 Plate Appearances for Single-A West Virginia this year. His minor league career stats, which is this year and 2018, with Low-A Everett and a game in AAA Tacoma, includes a .229 average, with five homers, 35 RBIs and five stolen bases.

          The finale of the how they were built series is on a team that has had recent success, the Giants, but are currently a not very good team. This is how they were built.

          Catchers
Buster Posey
Posey was the 5th overall pick in 2008.
Erik Kratz
Kratz was acquired from the Brewers in March for CJ Hinojosa.

          Infielders
Brandon Belt
Belt was a 5th round pick in 2009.
Joe Panik
Panik was the 29th overall pick in 2011.
Brandon Crawford
Crawford was a 4th round pick in 2008.
Evan Longoria
Longoria was acquired in December 2017 from the Rays for Christian Arroyo, Denard Span, Matt Krook and Stephen Woods.
Yangervis Solarte
Solarte signed with the Giants in February.
Tyler Austin
Austin was acquired from the Twins earlier this year for Malique Ziegler.
Pablo Sandoval
Sandoval signed with the Giants in July 2017.

          Outfielders
Kevin Pillar
Pillar was acquired earlier this year from the Blue Jays for Alen Hanson, Derek Law and Juan De Paula.
Gerardo Parra
Parra signed with the Giants in February.
Steven Duggar
Duggar was a 6th round pick in 2015.

           Pitchers
Madison Bumgarner
Bumgarner was drafted 10th overall in 2007.
Dereck Rodriguez
Rodriguez signed as a minor league free agent in November 2017.
Jeff Samardzija
Samardzija signed a five year deal in December 2015.
Derek Holland
Holland signed with the Giants in February 2018.
Drew Pomeranz
Pomeranz was signed in January to a one year deal.
Travis Bergen
Bergen was picked from the Blue Jays in the 2018 Rule 5 draft
Trevor Gott
Gott was purchased from the Nationals in February.
Reyes Moronta
Moronta was signed as an amateur free agent in September 2010.
Nick Vincent
Vincent signed with the Giants in March.
Mark Melancon
Melancon signed a four year deal in December 2016.
Sam Dyson
Dyson was acquired from the Rangers in June 2017 for Hunter Cole.
Tony Watson
Watson signed a two year deal with an option for 2020 in February 2018.
Will Smith
Smith was acquired from the Brewers in August 2016 for Andrew Susac and Phil Bickford.

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Johnny Cueto
Cueto signed a seven year deal in December 2015.

           The Padres entered the 2019 offseason with baseball\’s best farm system, then they added a superstar to the mix. This is how they were built.

            Catchers
Austin Hedges
Hedges was drafted in the 2nd round in 2011.
Francisco Mejia
Mejia was acquired in July from the Indians for Brad Hand and Adam Cimber.

             Infielders
Eric Hosmer
Hosmer signed an eight year deal in February 2018.
Ian Kinsler
Kinsler signed a two year deal with an option for 2021 in December.
Fernando Tatis Jr.
Tatis was acquired in June 2016 from the White Sox with Erik Johnson for James Shields.
Manny Machado
Machado signed a 10 year deal in February.
Greg Garcia
Garcia was claimed off waivers from the Cardinals in November.

                Outfielders
Wil Myers
Myers was acquired in a three team trade in December 2014 with Ryan Hanigan, Jose Castillo and Gerardo Reyes for Trea Turner, Jake Bauers, Rene Rivera, Joe Ross and Burch Smith.
Hunter Renfroe
Renfroe was drafted 13th overall in 2013.
Manuel Margot
Margot was acquired in November 2015 from the Red Sox with Carlos Asuaje, Javy Guerra and Logan Allen.
Franmil Reyes
Reyes signed in November 2011 as an amateur free agent.
Jose Pirela
Pirela was acquired in November 2015 from the Yankees for Ronald Herrera.

                  Pitchers
Eric Lauer
Lauer was the 25th overall pick in 2016.
Joey Lucchesi
Lucchesi was a 4th round pick in 2016.
Chris Paddack
Paddack was acquired in June 2016 from the Marlins for Fernando Rodney.
Nick Margevicius
Margevicius was a 7th round pick in 2017.
Matt Strahm
Strahm was acquired in July 2017 from the Royals with Travis Wood, Esteury Ruiz and cash for Trevor Cahill, Ryan Buchter and Brandon Maurer.
Luis Perdomo
Perdomo was purchased from the Rockies in December 2015, immediately after being selected from the Cardinals in the Rule 5 draft.
Robbie Erlin
Erlin was acquired in July 2011 from the Rangers with Joe Wieland for Mike Adams.
Matt Wisler
Wisler was acquired on April 1st from the Reds for Diomar Lopez.
Trey Wingenter
Wingenter was drafted in the 17th round in 2015.
Brad Wieck
Wieck was acquired in June 2015 from the Mets with Cory Mazzoni for Alex Torres.
Adam Warren
Warren signed a one year deal with an option for 2020 in March.
Craig Stammen
Stammen signed with the Padres in December 2016.
Kirby Yates
Yates was claimed off waivers in April 2017 from the Angels.

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Franchy Cordero
Cordero signed as an amateur free agent in November 2011.
Aaron Loup
Loup signed with the Padres in February.
Brett Kennedy
Kennedy was an 11th round pick in 2015.
Dinelson Lamet
Lamet signed in June 2014 as an amateur free agent. 

          After back to back World Series appearances, it is safe to say the Dodgers have a pretty good team. This is how they were built.

          Catchers
Austin Barnes
Barnes was acquired in December 2014 from the Marlins with Enrique Hernandez, Andrew Heaney and Chris Hatcher for Dee Gordon, Dan Haren, Miguel Rojas and cash.
Rocky Gale
Gale signed as a minor league free agent in February 2018.

          Infielders
Max Muncy
Muncy signed as a minor league free agent in April 2017.
Enrique Hernandez
Hernandez was acquired in December 2014 from the Marlins with Austin Barnes, Andrew Heaney and Chris Hatcher for Dee Gordon, Dan Haren, Miguel Rojas and cash.
Chris Taylor
Taylor was acquired from the Mariners in June 2016 for Zach Lee.
Corey Seager
Seager was drafted 18th overall in 2012.
Justin Turner
Turner signed a minor league deal in February 2014.
David Freese
Freese was acquired from the Pirates in August for Jesus Valdez.

            Outfielders
Cody Bellinger
Bellinger was drafted in the 4th round ine 2013.
Joc Pederson
Pederson was drafted in the 11th round in 2010.
AJ Pollock
Pollock signed a five year deal with the Dodgers in January.
Alex Verdugo
Verdugo was drafted in the 2nd round in 2014.

              Pitchers
Clayton Kershaw
Kershaw was drafted 7th overall in 2006.
Walker Buehler
Buehler was the 24th overall pick in 2015.
Hyun-Jin Ryu
Ryu was purchased from the Hanwha Eagles (Korean) in December 2012.
Kenta Maeda
Maeda signed an eight year deal in January 2016.
Julio Urias
Urias signed in August 2012 as an amateur free agent.
Ross Stripling
Stripling was a 5th round pick in 2012.
Caleb Ferguson
Ferguson was drafted in the 38th round in 2014.
Dylan Floro
Floro was acquired from the Reds in July with Zach Neal and international signing bonus slot money for James Marinan and Aneurys Zabala.
Yimi Garcia
Garcia signed as an amateur free agent in January 2009.
Scott Alexander
Alexander was acquired in a three team trade in January 2018 with Jake Peter for Luis Avilan, Trevor Oaks and Erick Mejia.
Pedro Baez
Baez was signed as an amateur free agent in January 2007.
Joe Kelly
Kelly signed a three year deal in December.
Kenley Jansen
Jansen signed as an amateur free agent in November 2004.

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Rich Hill
Hill was acquired from the A\’s in August 2016 with Josh Reddick for Jharel Cotton, Frankie Montas and Grant Holmes.
Russell Martin
Martin was acquired with cash from the Blue Jays in January for Ronny Brito and Andrew Sopko.
Tony Cingrani
Cingrani was acquired in July 2017 from the Reds for Scott Van Slyke and Hendrik Clementina.