Jake Peavy was the big acquisition this trade deadline, going to the Red Sox in a three team deal. Peavy will go worst to first. Jose Iglesias will join the Tigers with the possibility of Jhonny Peralta being suspended for 50 games. Avasail Garcia will join the White Sox along with three minor league prospects. A great trade for everyone, the Tigers get a defensive short stop swinging a hot bat, the Red Sox get a credited pitcher, and the White Sox get a bundle of prospects for their rebuilding strategy.
The Orioles acquired starting pitcher Bud Norris from the Houston Astros for LG Hoes and Josh Hader. The Orioles also get a 2014 competitive balance pick in exchange for the 91st international bonus slot. The Astros already acquired starting pitcher Scott Feldman from the Cubs and relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez from the Brewers, so they are set on arms.
A few relievers have new homes after the trade deadline. The Braves acquired Scott Downs from the Angels for Cory Rasmus, the Rays acquire Jesse Crain from the White Sox for a player to b
e named later, the Indians acquire Marc Rzepczynski from the Cardinals for Jaun Herrera, and the Dodgers sign The Beard himself, Brian Wilson. All these trades are to give the competetors an edge in the late innings.
The Indians will most likely use Rzepcynski as part of a rebuilding strategy, but the other acquisitions are for a playoff push.
The Padres make a significant addition to their starting rotation buy adding Ian Kennedy. although he has struggled this year, the Padres have success in salvaging pitchers. He will join a rotation with Edison Volquez, as the Padres continue to add pieces in hope to compete in years to come. Going to Arizona in the deal is relief pitcher Joe That
cher and Matt Stites.
The Athletics acquired third baseman Alberto Callaspo from the Angels for Grant Green. The Athletics hope to maintain their success and adding a veteran switch hitter may keep their team chemistry up.
The Royals traded minor league pitcher Kyle Smith for Astros outfielder Justin Maxwell. The Royals weak spot has been in right field and this should patch things up for a while.
Much prior to the trade deadline, the Yankees had a reunion with left fielder Alfonso Soriano as he joined the team. In his third game as a Yankee in 2013 he and Derek Jeter homered in the same game, the first time since 2003. Soriano adds a right handed bat to the Yankees struggling lineup, but it isn't quite enough to put them over the top.
Other moves are the Dodgers getting catcher Drew Butera and the Pirates getting Robert Andino.
In my opinion it was a disapointing trade deadline. Names like Alex Rios, Hunter Pence, Cliff Lee, Giancarlo Stanton, Michael Young, Michael Morse, Chase Headly, Carlos Quentin, Adam Dunn, Tim Lincecum, Jonathon Papelbon, Micahel Cuddyer, and many more were tossed around, but none were traded.
Although many names were not traded, trades can still go through with players who passed through waivers. for example last year when the Dodgers and Red Sox made their block buster deal, it was after the trade deadline. I am 90% sure more than one of those names will have a new team by October.
