MLB Trade Deadline 2012

  1. MLB Trade Deadline 2012 Tracker: Updates, Reaction and Analysis

    Welcome to the MLB trade deadline tracker! We will do our level best to keep you up to date on all of the latest happenings as we approach the deadline, Tuesday at 4 p.m. EDT...

    Doug Mead Written by Doug Mead about 11 months ago 44,428 reads 30 comments

  2. MLB Trade Rumors: 'Fact or Fiction' on 25 Wildest Last-Minute Rumors

    As of this writing, the MLB non-waiver trade deadline will be less than 36 hours away, and many contending teams will be scrambling to pick up the players they believe can help carry them into the postseason...

    Doug Mead Written by Doug Mead about 11 months ago 33,778 reads 26 comments

  3. MLB Trade Deadline: Live Grades, Analysis for Every Top Deadline Deal

    MLB teams committed to one of three stances as July neared its end—buy, sell or stand pat. As the non-waiver trade deadline approached, we found out what strategy each had implemented...

    Ely Sussman Written by Ely Sussman about 11 months ago 56,471 reads 95 comments

  4. MLB Trade Deadline: 6 Best-Case Scenarios for the Cleveland Indians

    Now that the July 31 MLB trade deadline is just days away, the Cleveland Indians will look at several options, including Chase Headley, to improve their team...

    Kyle Newport Written by Kyle Newport about 11 months ago 1,351 reads 7 comments

  5. Chicago White Sox: Has Kenny Williams Traded His Way to Executive of the Year?

    Chicago White Sox GM Kenny Williams has been under fire in recent seasons despite having built a World Series champion in 2005. His moves in 2012 may just get his club back to the playoffs...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 11 months ago 1,549 reads 4 comments

  6. MLB Trade Rumors: Could the SF Giants Trade for Hunter Pence or Shane Victorino?

    The San Francisco Giants have already made a major splash at the trade deadline. However, they could make another big one. San Francisco's rival, the Philadelphia Phillies , are 16...

    Baily Deeter Written by Baily Deeter about 11 months ago 18,606 reads 71 comments

  7. Minnesota Twins Trade Options: Best Potential Landing Spots for Justin Morneau

    The Minnesota Twins have an interesting decision to make regarding the future of Justin Morneau . The 2006 American League Most Valuable Player has struggled over the past two ...

    Chris Schad Written by Chris Schad about 11 months ago 2,807 reads 2 comments

  8. MLB Rumors: Latest Buzz Going into Trade Deadline

    The MLB trade deadline is almost here, and there are a number of big names that are still considered to be on the trading block. This could lead to a flurry of action over the next few days...

    Robert Knapel Written by Robert Knapel about 11 months ago 23,783 reads 24 comments

  9. St. Louis Cardinals Trade News: Ranking the Redbirds' Biggest Deadline Needs

    With the MLB trade deadline looming at 4 p.m. Tuesday, the St. Louis Cardinals have yet to address any of the several needs they have. While the Cardinals have few glaring needs, like every team there is always room for improvement...

    Corey Noles Written by Corey Noles about 11 months ago 3,250 reads 10 comments

  10. 5 Best-Case Trade Scenarios for the Cleveland Indians at the Deadline

    At six games back in the AL Central and 5.5 games back in the wild-card standings, the Indians have become sellers. Teams go on streaks, just look south in Ohio and see the Cincinnati Reds thriving tremendously without their superstar, Joey Votto...

    Evan Vogel Written by Evan Vogel about 11 months ago 4,023 reads 60 comments

  11. Giants Trade Scenarios: 5 Deals San Francisco Could Make to Boost Playoff Odds

    Every season since 2004, the San Francisco Giants have had the same problem: they can't hit. Ever since Barry Bonds' final MVP season buoyed an otherwise mediocre offense in 2004, the Giants have been in the bottom half of the league in scoring...

    Mark Reynolds Written by Mark Reynolds about 11 months ago 14,494 reads 49 comments

  12. MLB Trade Deadline: Evaluating the Francisco Liriano to Chicago White Sox Trade

    At 28 years old, Francisco Liriano is statistically having the second-worst season of his young career. He owns a 3-10 record with a 5.31 ERA and 1.440 WHIP through his first 22 games and 17 starts of the season...

    Christopher Benvie Written by Christopher Benvie about 11 months ago 1,129 reads 0 comments

  13. MLB Trade Rumors: Chase Headley and Hottest Deadline Rumors

    As the MLB trade deadline approaches, Chase Headley, Hunter Pence and Josh Johnson are among the biggest names rumored to be on the move...

    Mike Hoag Written by Mike Hoag about 11 months ago 6,559 reads 1 comments

  14. Pirates Trade Rumors: Dealing Joel Hanrahan Is a Risk Worth Taking

    The MLB trade deadline is full of teams taking risks to make their teams better either now or in the future. The Pittsburgh Pirates should take a big risk by trading their closer Joel Hanrahan ...

    Rob Goldberg Written by Rob Goldberg about 11 months ago 3,127 reads 8 comments

  15. Philadelphia Phillies' 2012 MLB Trade Deadline: Shouldn't Wait Too Long to Deal

    The Philadelphia Phillies are still open to trading Shane Victorino and other pieces, but we might be waiting right up until the MLB trade deadline to see if anything actually happens, according to Danny Knobler of CBS Sports ...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 11 months ago 1,895 reads 1 comments

  16. Yankees Trade Rumors: New York Would Be Wise to Steer Clear of Chase Headley

    After suffering a fractured hand due to being hit by a pitch, it was learned that New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez would be out until the latter stage of the regular season...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 11 months ago 2,233 reads 2 comments

  17. MLB Trade Deadline 2012: Best Destinations for Padres' Chase Headley

    Chase Headley is one of the most prized possessions for MLB teams to snag before the 2012 MLB trade deadline . Headley's name doesn't match up with Lance Berkman, Matt Holliday and others from trade deadlines in years past...

    Justin Welton Written by Justin Welton about 11 months ago 1,855 reads 3 comments

  18. MLB Trade Deadline: One Target for Contending Teams to Acquire at Last Minute

    With just over two day remaining until the end of MLB non-waiver trade deadline, each team is looking to either make upgrades for a possible playoff berth or adding on players that fit their long-term objectives...

    Doug Mead Written by Doug Mead about 11 months ago 8,831 reads 24 comments

  19. MLB Trade Scenarios: Ranking MLB Farm Systems Entering 'Deadline Week'

    The 2012 MLB trade deadline is just a few days away and GMs all across the league are probably losing plenty of sleep as they continue to do whatever they can to better their rosters, be it for a postseason push, or a long-term rebuild...

    Mark Miller Written by Mark Miller about 11 months ago 5,338 reads 16 comments

  20. Chicago White Sox Acquire Francisco Liriano from Minnesota Twins

    Welcome to Chicago, Francisco Liriano . The Chicago White Sox announced , via Scott Merkin of MLB ...

    Matthew Smith Written by Matthew Smith about 11 months ago 208 reads 0 comments

  21. Francisco Liriano Trade: Analysis of Chicago White Sox's Stunning Acquisition

    The Chicago White Sox barely had time to celebrate Eduardo Escobar's two-hit performance in a 5-1 win in Texas when the team announced that the rookie infielder would have a new address...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 11 months ago 10 reads 55 comments

  22. Atlanta Braves: Starting Pitchers the Braves Should Be Targeting

    With less than 72 hours remaining before the trade deadline, the Atlanta Braves are not having much luck when it comes to adding a starter to their rotation. They thought they landed Ryan Dempster from the Cubs, but Dempster was able to veto that deal...

    Matt Powers Written by Matt Powers about 11 months ago 5,659 reads 6 comments

  23. MLB Trade Rumors: The Miami Marlins Know They're Stuck with Josh Johnson

    The Miami Marlins are doing the opposite of trying to sell Josh Johnson . To ask for an organization's top prospects in return for a guy who's been battling health issues is ...

    George Halim Written by George Halim about 11 months ago 1,520 reads 7 comments

  24. SF Giants: 3 Reasons Why the Marco Scutaro Trade Makes Them NL's Team to Beat

    The San Francisco Giants finally made a trade, just like we all knew they would. No, they didn't bring in Hunter Pence. No, Shin-Soo Choo isn't coming to San Francisco. And no, Brandon League won't be wearing a Giants uniform today...

    Baily Deeter Written by Baily Deeter about 11 months ago 6,771 reads 50 comments

  25. Phillies Trade Rumors: Why the Phils Shouldn't Deal Hunter Pence to the Giants

    It seems like just a few days ago that nearly every Philadelphia Phillies player could be acquired in the right deal...

    Matt Boczar Written by Matt Boczar about 11 months ago 3,962 reads 4 comments