Daily Archives: August 8, 2013
The White Sox Post Non Waiver Trade Deadline + Possible Aug/Offseason Trade Candidates
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You almost have to be bitter about the Sox recently sweeping the New York Yankees. While it was fun to do, and booing A – Rod was right up the Southsiders alley, this team just put itself too many wins away from the Astros from the 1st overall pick in 2014. They should extremely active in the August Trade Market – and perhaps the offseason. It is time for the rebuild to commence! Chicago enters play today at 43 – 69, tied with the Marlins for the 2nd worst record in the MLB. This was a team that was within a week of playing in the Post Season in 2012. A major shakeup is needed in going forward.
1st part by Brian Madsen (MLB Reports White Sox Correspondent Follow @brianm731
It was all but certain that the White Sox were going to be sellers come the trade deadline in 2013.
The question was, were they selling everybody? Well, they didn’t trade everybody, but they still traded more players than they have during a season in recent memory.
And, there could be more to come during the August waiver period.
Matt Thornton was the first to go, traded to the Boston Red Sox for the young Brandon Jacobs. A staple in the White Sox bullpen since 2006, Thornton was a quality reliever for quite a while.
And he has fit in just fine in the Boston bullpen, accumulating a 2.70 ERA since his acquisition.
The second chip to fall was the still-DLed Jesse Crain. Crain was sent to the Tampa Bay Rays in a very unique “player-to-be-named” scenario.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – August 8, 2013
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Today on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast there is no talk about steroids, PEDs nor scandals. Today is all about a wild and wonderful night of pennant race baseball.
And why are the Giants like the movie Ghostbusters 2? Listen to the podcast.
Matt Harvey, Jeremy Bonderman, Stephen Drew and Martin Prado all owned baseball on August 7, 2013.
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Blue Jays Outlook For 2014 Season: 2013 Not A Total Loss Either
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Jose Reyes is a key component to the Blue Jays offense. They will need him to stay healthy going into next season for the club. He has a .312/.370/.842 triple-slash in 199 at-bats with eight HRs and 25 RBIs on the season for Toronto. He has stolen 11 bases, while only being caught four times to go along with having 62 hits on the season. He has a batting average of .311 against right-handers, and is hitting .313 facing left-handers. He does well with runners in scoring position, as indicated by his .269 average and .701 OPS in this situation. He is most dangerous in the 5th inning this season, with a .478/.538/1.191 triple-slash.
By Chris Lacey (Lead Baseball Columnist/Minority Website Owner) Follow @aecanada12
When the Toronto Blue Jays made a splash last off season by making a flurry of moves to improve the team, plenty was expected of the club coming into this season.
It’s safe to say that this season has been a major disappointment for the team.
Toronto is currently last in the American League East division with them trailing the Boston Red Sox by 16 games.
The Blue Jays chances of making the post season are slim at best, but the season has not been a total loss for the team.
Toronto Blue Jays Highlights – Parental Guidance Is Advised
Who Owned Baseball Yesterday (August.7th) – Updated Yearly ‘WOB’ Standings
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Stephen Drew went 2-4 with a walk and a come from behind 3 run homer in the 9th inning to lead the Red Sox to a 7-5 win in Houston.
Martin Prado reached base 5 times, was a triple shy of the cycle and delivered the game winning, come from behind two run single that sealed the wild Diamondbacks 9-8 victory over the Rays .
Jeremy Bonderman returned to his old club, the Tigers, and gave a clutch relief performance. He entered the 11th inning in a critical game against the division rival Indians and each pitch he threw could have won the game for Cleveland. Instead he threw 3 shutout innings and got the win as the Tigers rallied in the 14th and took the game, 6-5.
Matt Harvey threw a complete game 4 hit shutout, walking none, as the Mets beat the Rockies 5-0 .
They all owned baseball on August 7, 2013.
My explanation for “Who Owns Baseball” can be found here.
At the end of the year, we will tally up who owned baseball the most individual days and see how it compares to the final MVP and Cy Young vote.
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