According to Danny Knobler of CBS Sports: The Braves have acquired outfielder Rick Ankiel and reliever Kyle Farnsworth from the Royals, CBSSports.com has learned. Apparently Gregor Blanco, Jesse Chavez, and Tim Collins are going to the Royals. KC also paying some salary. Very interesting. I initially like this trade quite a bit. Farnsworth is a hugemongous upgrade over Chavez, even ... Read More »
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Yunel Escobar and Jo-Jo Reyes traded
The Blue Jays acquired shortstop Yunel Escobar and pitcher Jo-Jo Reyes from the Braves for shortstop Alex Gonzalez and minor leaguers Tim Collins and Tyler Pastronicky, according to a team press release. The Jays designated Ronald Uviedo for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster. The move comes as a big surprise, as Escobar was perhaps one of the more valuable commodities in the ... Read More »