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Phillies Got the Better End of Jay Bruce Trade

Jun 4, 2019

Headlines, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, Transactions

About two weeks ago, the Seattle Mariners traded the first of two "savings bond" players acquired from the New York Mets in the Robinson Cano/Edwin Diaz blockbuster, when they shipped Anthony Swarzak to the Bra...

Mets Acquire Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz

Joe Orsatti

Dec 4, 2018

Headlines, New York Mets, Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners have had a few very busy days in advance of the Winter Meetings, as they have agreed to deals with two NL East teams. The first one sees Seattle shipping all-star closer Edwin Diaz and seco...

Jay Bruce on the Trading Block?

Robert Villarreal

Jan 17, 2017

Headlines, New York Mets, Rumors

CSN Philly's Jim Salisbury is reporting that the New York Mets are willing to move outfielder Jay Bruce for two prospects and that the Philadelphia Phillies have has a "long-standing" interest in the lefty slug...

Mets’ Patience Will Land Deal for Bruce, Granderson

Ryan McGriff

Dec 6, 2016

Features, New York Mets, Offseason

The New York Mets would like to trade Curtis Granderson or Jay Bruce, but the team may have to wait until after the Winter Meetings for a deal to emerge for one of the outfielders. The Mets had a logjam in t...

Mets Should Trade Curtis Granderson, Not Jay Bruce

Kyle O'Neill

Dec 2, 2016

Features, New York Mets, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Ever since the New York Mets traded for Yoenis Cespedes back in the summer of 2015, there has been a logjam in the outfield. The Mets recently signed Cespedes to a four-year contract that will keep him in New Y...

Mets, Reds Agree To Trade For Jay Bruce

Ryan Waterman

Aug 1, 2016

Breaking News, Cincinnati Reds, Headlines, New York Mets, Transactions

It's deadline day, and we have our first trade of the day! Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jay Bruce is finally on the move, after months of rumors and speculation regarding his status with the Reds. Bruce will r...

Sights and Sounds: April 7th, 2016

Patrick Brewer

Apr 8, 2016

Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Media

Sights and Sounds: April 7th, 2016 What a beautiful day it is. pic.twitter.com/kVKWHXJPck — MLB (@MLB) April 7, 2016 Game of the Day Los Angeles Dodgers 6 San Francisco Giants 12 WP: Chris Heston (...

Players Who Could Be Traded Before Opening Day

Nick Delahanty

Mar 16, 2016

Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

With the start of the regular season just a two weeks away, major league teams are looking to find the right mix for their 25-man rosters. Every team has their strengths and weaknesses, and it's very possible t...

What are the Orioles’ Options for Right Field After Fowler Debacle?

Joshua Sadlock

Feb 27, 2016

Baltimore Orioles, Features, Opinions & Predictions

Credit: Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images North America I sat down early Wednesday morning to write a post evaluating the likely Opening Day lineup for the Baltimore Orioles. Dexter Fowler would have been penc...

Cincinnati Reds Searching For Future Face Of The Franchise

Nick Schaeflein

Jan 9, 2016

Cincinnati Reds, Draft, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central

In part two of the offseason having an impact on the 2016 First Year Player Draft, the Cincinnati Reds are an interesting team to keep an eye on. However, the offseason may be the only thing worth watching this...

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