Indians Acquire Kosuke Fukudome

The Cleveland Indians have been hit by injuries in their outfield. They are currently without starting outfielders Grady Sizemore and Shin-Soo Choo, who are both on the DL. So naturally it makes sense that they acquired an outfielder. That outfielder…

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Seller- Baltimore Orioles

• Baltimore- The Orioles started the season hot, but have cooled off as of late. The O’s have good young pitching headlined by Chris Tillman, Brian Matuz and others.  It remains to be seen if they will live up to the…

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Contender- Los Angeles Angels

• Los Angeles– The Angels have good depth around the infield with Macier Izturis backing up multiple positions in the infield. They also have a really good defense in the outfield, with centerfielders in the corner outfield spots. They now have…

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Giants Acquire Carlos Beltran

Carlos Beltran was being shopped. No ifs, and or buts about it. But what the Mets got in return for their 2011 All-Star was in question. The Mets wanted a top prospect in return and had asked teams like the…

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If You’re Looking for a Pinch Hitter

Down the stretch every team could use that guy on the bench who can hit the big homerun or hit to take the lead or win the game. Here is a look at pinch-hitting players who may be available. Jason…

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The Nationals Search for a Centerfielder

The Washington Nationals have been looking for a center fielder. The Nationals have used four different centerfielders in 2011:  Rick Ankiel, Roger Bernadina, Jerry Harriston Jr. and Laynce Nix. Not to mentioned the fact that they acquired Gregor Blanco from…

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Contenders Who Can Sell a Bit

Contenders generally buy at the trade deadline, but this year we could see some contenders selling some of their “depth” for young talent. • Atlanta– The Braves have an excess of starting pitchers in the Majors and AAA even after dealing…

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Contender- Cleveland Indians

• Cleveland– The Indians are one of the surprise teams this year. They have good young players like Asdrubal Cabrera, Chris Perez and Shin-Soo Choo. But like any other team they have holes. The Indians have a couple of areas that…

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