Transaction Oracle: Yankees - Acquired Hinske

Hinske wanted more playing time, so the Pirates are helping him out by trading him to a team that will probably play him even less. But at least he has a…

Transaction Oracle: Pirates - Acquired Milledge

Let's get the Nats side of the trade out of the way first. Morgan's not a good offensive player and a 350/350 season is pretty much what he…

Transaction Oracle: Mariners - Acquired Langerhans

I both love and hate challenge trades. Without the imbalances in position, contract, or short and long-term goals, I get the benefit of generally being able to declare a winner. This is more fun to write…

Transaction Oracle: Cardinals - Acquired DeRosa

Soto injured? Ramirez injured and out? Harden actually being bad rather than injured? Ask a certain subset of Cubs fans and you won't hear any of these reasons given as to why…

Sox Therapy: Papi Is Officially Back

Seven HRs in the past 17 games now and looking very good at the plate--this is an actual hot streak, not just a streak of “good as I used to be.” I’m now confident that David Ortiz is not only a decent hitter now, but likely to put something close to…

Primate Studies: Home Runs and Ballparks

Baseball is unusual in that there is not a standard playing field. Outfield distances vary from 200 feet (Little League) to infinity (many high school fields). Major League outfield distances vary from 302 feet to 435 feet and outfield fence heights vary from 4 feet to 37 feet. Given these variations,…

Transaction Oracle: Mets Turn Over Entire Roster in Single Day

Beltran to the DL. Obviously a big blow to the team, but it's supposedly just a bruise and shouldn't keep him out too long. On the plus side, if the…

Sox Therapy: Red Sox Odds and Ends

A few things going on, most notably, the Dice-K situation.

--Dice K had an MRI which didn’t show any structural damage. But, turns out he has “weakness,” so it’s off to the DL! Taking his place until Smoltz is activated--Dusty Brown? The need for a non-hitting 3rd catcher is puzzling. You…

Notes in a Minor Key: Draft signings

Post ‘em here when you see them.

My time here will be limited for the next couple of weeks. I am supposed to be on vacation next week; however, my Dad had a heart attack on Tuesday night and had surgery yesterday, and while he is doing as well as one…

Notes in a Minor Key: Draft Chatter

Open thread for MLB Draft chatter.

I can honestly say that after the #1 pick, I have no idea how it will go. The Mariners SHOULD - and probably will - draft Ackley, but there are enough rumors about a pitcher floating around that I don’t really know what to think.…