Recapping the Trades of the 2009 MLB Season

Baltimore Orioles trade Ryan Freel to Chicago Cubs for Joey Gathright

CHICAGO - MAY 27: Ryan Freel #4 of the Chicago Cubs takes a swing against the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 27, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Pirates 5-2. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

New York Mets trade Ramon Castro to the Chicago White Sox for Lance Broadway

TUCSON, AZ - MARCH 4: Lance Broadway #41 of the Chicago White Sox delivers the pitch during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Tucson Electric Park on March 4, 2008 in Tucson, Arizona. The White Sox defeated the Angles 7-6

Pittsburgh Pirates trade Nate McLouth to the Atlanta Braves for Gorkys Hernandez, Charlie Morton and minor leaguer Jeff Locke

ATLANTA - JUNE 25: Nate McLouth #13 of the Atlanta Braves against the New York Yankees at Turner Field on June 25, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals trade Ryan Langerhans to the Seattle Mariners for Mike Morse

CHICAGO - MAY 05: Ryan Langerhans #4 of the Washington Nationals complains to home plate umpire Ron Kulpa after striking out against the Chicago Cubs on May 5, 2007 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 5-3. (Photo by Jona

Cleveland Indians trade Mark DeRosa to the St. Louis Cardinals for Chris Perez and a player to be named later

NEW YORK - APRIL 18: Mark DeRosa #7 of the Cleveland Indians in the field against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 18, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Pirates trade Nyjer Morgan and Sean Burnett to Nationals for Lastings Milledge and Joel Hanrahan

DENVER - JULY 06: Nyjer Morgan #1 of the Washington Nationals takes an at bat against the Colorado Rockies during MLB action at Coors Field on July 6, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Nationals 1-0. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Image

Pirates trade Eric Hinske to the New York Yankees for minor leaguers Erik Fryer and Casey Erickson

ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 11: Eric Hinske #14 of the New York Yankees bats against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the seventh inning on July 11, 2009 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Angels won 12-8. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

San Diego Padres trade Scott Hairston to the Oakland Athletics for minor leageurs Criag Italiano and Ryan Webb

BOSTON - JULY 07: Scott Hairston #21 of the Oakland Athletics hits a solo home run in the first inning off a pitch by Josh Beckett of the Boston Red Sox non July 7, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs trade Ryan Freel to Kansas City Royals for a player to be named later

Arizona Diamondbacks trade Tony Pena to the Chicago White Sox for minor leaguer Brian Allen

PHOENIX - JUNE 28: Relief pitcher Tony Pena #56 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the major league baseball game at Chase Field on June 28, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Angels defeated the Diamondbacks

Mariners trade Yuniesky Betancourt to Royals for minor leaguers Danny Cortes and Derrick Saito

SEATTLE - APRIL 27: Yuniesky Betancourt #5 of the Seattle Mariners runs the bases against the Oakland Athletics on April 27, 2008 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Mets trade Ryan Church to the Atlanta Braves for Jeff Francouer

NEW YORK - JULY 12: Jeff Francoeur #12 of the New York Mets hits a fourth inning single against the Cincinnati Reds on July 12, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Diamondbacks trade Felipe Lopez to the Milwaukee Brewers for minor leaguers Rocque Mercedes and Cole Gillepsie

PHOENIX - JULY 08: Infielder Felipe Lopez #2 of the Arizona Diamondbacks attempts to field a single hit by the San Diego Padres during the major league baseball game at Chase Field on July 8, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks defeated the Padre

Pirates trade Adam LaRoche to the Boston Red Sox for minor leaguers Argenis Diaz and Hunter Strickland

PITTSBURGH - APRIL 13: Adam LaRoche #25 of the Pittsburgh Pirates watches a third inning home run while playing the Houston Astros during the Pirates Home Opener at PNC Park April 13, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Imag

Red Sox trade Julio Lugo and cash to the Cardinals for Chris Duncan and a player to be named later

PHOENIX - APRIL 15: Chris Duncan of the St. Louis Cardinals bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the game at Chase Field on April 15, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Diamondbacks 12-7. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Imag

Indians trade Rafael Betancourt to Colorado Rockies for minor leaguer Connor Graham

DENVER - JULY 24: Relief pitcher Rafael Betancourt #63 of the Colorado Rockies makes his debut with the Rockies as he faces the the San Francisco Giants in the ninth inning at Coors Field on July 24, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. Bentancourt pitched a perfec

Athletics trade Matt Holliday to the Cardinals for minor leaguers Brett Wallace, Shane Patterson, and Clayton Mortensen

Indians trade Ryan Garko to San Francisco Giants for minor leaguer Scott Barnes

NEW YORK - APRIL 18: Ryan Garko #25 of the Cleveland Indians in the field against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 18, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Red Sox trade Mark Kotsay to White Sox for Brian Anderson

KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 03: Brian Anderson #32 of the Chicago White Sox heads to third base on his way to scoring a run against the Kansas City Royals on August 3, 2008 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/Getty Ima

Mariners trade Wladimir Balentien to Cincinnati Reds for minor leaguer Robert Manuel

SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 16: Wladimir Balentien #50of the Seattle Mariners swings at the pitch against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on September 16, 2007 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. The Devil Rays defeated the Mariners 9-2. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Get

Pirates trade Ian Snell and Jack Wilson to Mariners for Ronny Cedeno, Jeff Clement, minor leaguers Ben Pribanic, Brett Lorin and Nathan Adcock

PITTSBURGH - APRIL 13: Jack Wilson #2 of the Pittsburgh Pirates fields a third inning ground ball while playing the Houston Astros during the Pirates Home Opener at PNC Park April 13, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Imag

Pirates trade Freddy Sanchez to Giants for minor leaguer Tim Alderson

NEW YORK - MAY 08: Freddy Sanchez #12 of the Pittsburgh Pirates plays the field against the New York Mets on May 8, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Mets defeated the Pirates 7-3. (Photo by Jim

Indians trade Cliff Lee and Ben Francisco to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor leaguers Jason Knapp, Carlos Carrasco, Jason Donald, and Lou Marson

Orioles trade George Sherrill to Los Angeles Dodgers for minor leaguers Josh Bell and Steve Johnson

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 13: Pitcher George Sherrill #52 of the Baltimore Orioles during play against the Texas Rangers on April 13, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Pirates trade Tom Gorzelanny and John Grabow to the Cubs for Kevin Hart, Jose Asencio and minor leaguer Josh Harrison

NEW YORK - MAY 09: John Grabow #34 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches against the New York Mets on May 9, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Mets defeated the Pirates 10-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Ge

Detroit Tigers trade Josh Anderson to the Royals for cash

SEATTLE - APRIL 19: Josh Anderson #13 of the Detroit Tigers bats against the Seattle Mariners during the game on April 19, 2009 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Mariners trade Jarrod Washburn to the Tigers for Luke French and minor leaguer Mauricio Robles

NEW YORK - JULY 01: Jarrod Washburn #56 of the Seattle Mariners pitches against the New York Yankees on July 1, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Athletics trade Orlando Cabrera to Minnesota Twins for minor leaguer Tyler Ladendorf

BOSTON - JULY 28: Orlando Cabrera #18 of the Oakland Athletics sends the ball to first base for the out against the Boston Red Sox on July 28, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers trade Claudio Vargas to Brewers for minor leaguer Vinny Rottino

MONTREAL, CAN - MAY 9: Claudio Vargas #33 of the Montreal Expos throws a pitch during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Olympic Stadium on May 9 , 2004 in Montreal, Canada. Cardinals won 5-2. (Photo by Charles Laberge/Getty Images)

Red Sox trade Justin Masterson and minor leaguers Bryan Price and Nick Hagadone to Cleveland Indians for Victor Martinez

ST. LOUIS, MO - JULY 14: American League All-Star Victor Martinez of the Cleveland Indians smiles while standing at the plate during the 2009 MLB All-Star Game at Busch Stadium on July 14, 2009 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Image

Cincinnati Reds trade Jerry Hairston, Jr. to the Yankees for minor leaguer Chase Weems

ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 11: Infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. #15 of the Baltimore Orioles swings at an Anaheim Angels pitch during the game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 11, 2004 in Anaheim, California. The Angels won 4-2. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty

Red Sox trade Adam LaRoche to Braves for Casey Kotchman

ATLANTA - APRIL 13: Infielder Adam LaRoche #19 of the Atlanta Braves plays defense against the Washington Nationals at Turner Field on April 13, 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Nationals defeated the Braves 11-4. (Photo by Doug Pensinger /Getty Images)

Nationals trade Joe Beimel to Rockies for minor leaguers Ryan Matheus and Robinson Fabian

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 07: Pitcher Joe Beimel #97 of the Washington Nationals throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 7, 2009 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The Nationals won 11-9. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Reds trade Edwin Encarnacion, Jeremy Roenicke and minor leaguer Zack Stewart to the Toronto Blue Jays for Scott Rolen

ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 30: Scott Rolen #33 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a single scoring Marco Scutero (not pictured) in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium on May 30, 2008 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross

Nationals trade Nick Johnson to the Flordia Marlins for Aaron Thompson

NEW YORK - JUNE 17: Nick Johnson #24 of the Washington Nationals flips the ball to first base for an out against the New York Yankees on June 17, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Nationals defeated the Yankees 3-2. (Phot

San Diego Padres trade Jake Peavy to White Sox for Clayton Richard, Adam Russell, Aaron Poreda and Dexter Carter

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 01: Jake Peavy #44 of the San Diego Padres throws a pitch in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 1, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)