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http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/...acquire-right-hander-yu-darvish-texas-rangers

The Los Angeles Dodgers, owners of the best record in baseball, have acquired right-hander Yu Darvish from the Texas Rangers, according to Fox Sports.

Los Angeles landed perhaps the biggest name available right at the trade deadline on Monday. The Rangers will receive three minor-leaguers: second baseman Willie Calhoun, right-hander A.J. Alexy and shortstop Brendon Davis, according to ESPN and multiple reports. They are the fourth, 17th and 27th-ranked prospects in the Dodgers system, respectively, according to MLB.com.

Los Angeles did not want to part with their top prospects like right-hander Walker Buehler and outfielder Alex Verdugo.

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/20210730/new-york-yankees-trade-sonny-gray-oakland-athletics

The Yankees' pursuit of Oakland Athletics starter Sonny Gray spilled into the final hours before Monday's trade deadline, but a swap has been reached that sends the right-hander to New York.

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Landing Sonny Gray makes the Yankees the Yankees again
A year ago, the Bombers waved the white flag. Now, armed with the former A's ace, they're one step closer to waving championship flag No. 28.

They already have the deepest bullpen in the majors, but by adding a starter of Gray's caliber the Yanks have a group of hurlers that can compete with any staff in baseball.
The Athletics are getting back shortstop/outfielder Jorge Mateo, outfielder Dustin Fowler and pitcher James Kaprielian while also sending the Yankees $1.5 million in international signing money.

Oakland is taking on two injured players. Fowler ruptured the patellar tendon in his right knee on June 29, 2016, during his first game in the majors last season; Kaprielian had Tommy John surgery on April 18.

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/20210202/houston-astros-get-francisco-liriano-toronto-blue-jays

The Houston Astros acquired left-hander Francisco Liriano from the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, a source told ESPN's Buster Olney, confirming multiple reports.

MLB.com is reporting that outfielder Nori Aoki and minor league outfielder Teoscar Hernandez are headed to Toronto in return for Liriano.

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/...quire-minnesota-twins-closer-brandon-kintzler

The Washington Nationals have acquired Minnesota Twins closer Brandon Kintzler.

In return, the Twins received left-hander Tyler Watson from Washington.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to acquire left-handed relievers Tony Watson from the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tony Cingrani from the Cincinnati Reds, according to multiple reports.

The Watson trade was announced by the Pirates, who will send minor leaguers Oneil Cruz and Angel German to Los Angeles in return.

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/...traded-los-angeles-dodgers-pittsburgh-pirates

Post more trades for any I missed.

 

[Sanjuro]

I got a rock.

 

[arts&crafts]

It was a pretty slow deadline. I guess Sonny and Yu are big..Sonny more so as he actually has a few years of control. Glad the Jays could get something out a few of their expirings.

 

[radioactivez0r]

Not sure why the Twins traded their closer, unless they are determining now that they can't make a run at the division title and figure as an All-Star this is about as much as he'll ever be worth.

 

[Luschient]

Fucking Rangers...

This fucking season...

 

[kris.]

Indians didn't get Britton thank fuck

 

[Sephzilla]

Brewers apparently acquired Jeremy Jeffress...

yay?

 

[Sanjuro]

Fucking Rangers...

This fucking season...

Give us Beltre, you monster.

 

[Rock And Roll]

Nice to see the Giants not even making an effort to get some talent into the barren farm system.

 

[Kickz]

Dodgers looking lethal

Yankees will probably not make playoffs

 

[Lambtron]

Not sure why the Twins traded their closer, unless they are determining now that they can't make a run at the division title and figure as an All-Star this is about as much as he'll ever be worth.

Because they're regressing to the mean, and not very good, and Kintzler is at the peak of his value?

I figured Dozier would slump to start the season and not get traded, and of-fucking-course that's what happened. Trade him quickly please.

 

[jello44]

I got a rock.

When did you become an Astros fan?

Dodgers looking lethal

And then collapse in the playoffs.

 

[Fenderputty]

I like the Tony Watson signing a ton

 

[Sanjuro]

When did you become an Astros fan?



And then collapse in the playoffs.

I've been a die hard Asteos fan since Roger Clemens won them a World Series appearance!

 

[jello44]

I've been a die hard Asteos fan since Roger Clemens won them a World Series appearance!

I will bop you.

 

[timetokill]

Not happy with the Dodgers trading Willie Calhoun

Not happy at all

 

[rrc1594]

Dodgers looking lethal

Yankees will probably not make playoffs

shut your mouth sir

 

[zer0das]

I'm cautiously optimistic about Sonny, but I have the feeling it isn't going to end well.

 

[BFIB]

Cards got

 

[Luschient]

I've been a die hard Asteos fan since Roger Clemens won them a World Series appearance!

Damn, as a long suffering Astros fan, that was the year "it was going to happen!"...had Clemens, Petite, Oswalt....

 

[outunderthestars]

Liriano is a waste. Happy he is no longer in Toronto. He was never able to stay consistent.

 

[A-V-B]

Dodgers get even stronger, if that's possible.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

I got a rock.

Spoiler

We took back Panda, happy now?

Dodgers get even stronger, if that's possible.

Maybe they can actually get past the NLCS this time before flaming out in the WS!

 

[captmcblack]

Yankees will probably not make playoffs

Twins and Rays getting that wild card with Boston, Cleveland and Angels winning their divisions obviously.

...right?

 

[A-V-B]

Maybe they can actually get past the NLCS this time before flaming out in the WS!

I'm definitely expecting a 2001 Mariners outcome here. Teams that bulldoze everyone in the regular season lack that hunger and bite that scrappier teams bring from their desperate final games.

Then again the Cubs did win the world series last year. Sometimes the best regular season team can take the gold.

 

[Doomsayer]

Darvish has been pretty ass the last month and a half but it's still a great pick up for the Dodgers.

One thing I don't like is getting rid of Calhoun... though if it helps us win the WS this year it's worth it.

 

[A-V-B]

Cards got

Absolutely nothing? Seems about in-line with their performance this year. Waste not, want not. Or something.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

I'm definitely expecting a 2001 Mariners outcome here. Teams that bulldoze everyone in the regular season lack that hunger and bite that scrappier teams bring with them from their desperate final games.

Then again the Cubs did win the world series last year. Sometimes the best regular season team can take the gold.

Even last year the Cubs could just as easily lost in 4 or 5 against SF in the NLDS, playoffs are a crapshoot. Most top seeds don't make it to the World Series, let alone win the whole thing. There's only been like 8 top seed WS winners since 1995 I believe.

 

[Affeinvasion]

Not real impressed with the Astros so far. They have way better prospects and could have gotten Gray.

 

[sankt-Antonio]

50mill a year isn’t record worthy imo. That someone is willing to go over a 15 year period is wild. But I guess it’s yearly payout with clauses that deny payment in case of injury or bad performance.

 

[EverydayBeast]

Dodgers are the bully now taking shots, I think that organization is good, adding Sho-Hey was smart, he’s still young, has playoff experience now and after 1 World Series the pressure is off them.