Category Archives: THROWBACKS

A look back at notable events in player movement

TRADE PIECE: ZACK WHEELER

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Steve Cummings

As the 2011 trade deadline approached, the San Francisco Giants were leading the NL west with only the Diamondbacks close to them in the standings. The solid pitching that had led the Giants to the 2010  World Series victory was … Continue reading →

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TRADE PIECE: JAMES MCDONALD

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Steve Cummings

One of the breakout pitching stories this year is James McDonald of the Pittsburgh Pirates. McDonald built on a solid 2011 and has now put together a string of effective starts while posting some impressive numbers. After 10 starts, the … Continue reading →

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TRADE PIECE: TOMMY MILONE

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Steve Cummings

On December 23, 2011, the Oakland A’s, in a busy offseason, shipped first-time arbitration-eligible LHP Gio Gonzalez to the Washington Nationals in a six-player deal. The Nats got minor league RHP Robert Gilliam and Gonzalez, who was coming off back-to-back … Continue reading →

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THE NELSON CRUZ EXPERIENCE

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Steve Cummings

Rangers OF Nelson Cruz has developed into a hitting machine with a flair for the dramatic as he has shined over the past two post-seasons. When you see the big bomber post an OPS of 1.019 under the playoff/Word Series spotlight … Continue reading →

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THROWBACK: A’S, BUCS SWAP PLAYER FOR MGR

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Steve Cummings

On November 5, 1976, Oakland A’s owner Charlie Finley, apparently getting near the end of his arsenal of unconventional moves, reached deep down into his bag of tricks and made a trade for a veteran catcher. Finley got Manny Sanguillen … Continue reading →

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THROWBACK: ASTROS DEAL OSWALT, BERKMAN AT DEADLINE

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Steve Cummings

As the 2011 non-waiver trade deadline approaches, we look back to last year when the Houston Astros dealt away two of the biggest names in franchise history. Ace Roy Oswalt and slugger Lance Berkman were sent to contenders for packages … Continue reading →

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THROWBACK: CURT FLOOD

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Steve Cummings

Curtis Charles Flood was a centerfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1959 to 1969 who won seven Gold Gloves. He batted over .300 six times, led the league in hits in 1964 with 211 and played all seven games … Continue reading →

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THROWBACK: WAYNE GARLAND

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Steve Cummings

Going all the way back to the beginning of free agency, Wayne Garland was both a free market success story and a cautionary tale. In 1976, the right-hander from Nashville, TN emerged from bullpen and spot starting duty for the … Continue reading →

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THROWBACK: DOYLE ALEXANDER FOR YOUNG JOHN SMOLTZ

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Steve Cummings

On August 12, 1987, the Detroit Tigers were looking for some pitching help as they entered the stretch drive in a battle with the Toronto Blue Jays for the AL east crown. They got it. The Atlanta Braves shipped 36-year … Continue reading →

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