More Breaking News: Pudge Rodriguez to Rangers
Talk about post-deadline differencemakers!
Pudge Rodriguez is headed back to Arlington to lend his bat and leadership to the Rangers. Rodriguez, who has been with the Astros, is batting only .251 this year in 93 games, but his veteran presence will provide depth and a soothing influence in the playoff run, where Texas doesn’t usually find [...]
Post-Deadline Difference Makers
- 08.17.09
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We can only go so long without a little baseball analysis, so here’s our take on all the post-trade-deadline deals MLB has seen recently. Either we’re playing better attention, or there’s more going on this year post-deadline, and some of it might make a difference….
Alex Gonzalez to the Red Sox
The struggling Sox’ current best defensive [...]
Q. So, When Will the Indians Be Any Good, Anyway? A. Sooner Than You Think!
So, one could, if one were callous and mean, make the argument that this post is a bit belated. We here at UPH prefer to think of delaying it as waiting until the dust has settled, thank you.
Forthwith, a little analysis.
At the trade deadline, the Indians sent Victor Martinez to the Red Sox, in return [...]
