There is a white flag climbing the flagpole at Regressive Field. Mark Shapiro is willing to trade anything not nailed down. It is only a matter of days (or hours) before Victor Martinez becomes the latest to go. There is a chorus of boos coming from the Tribe faithful, but perhaps most frightening is the [...]
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Via Deep Left Field
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July 31, 2009
Before Friday’s trade deadline hit, the Indians made one more significant move to bolster their pitching for the future. Unfortunately, Victor Martinez bobblehead night on Saturday will certainly take an emotional toll on fans in Cleveland.
Mark Shapiro fired one more shot into the air during a frenzy-filled trade week…or month. Victor Martinez was sent packing [...]
Via Sox and Dawgs Inactive
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July 31, 2009
The Boston Red Sox made their first big splash on the MLB trade deadline day as they have acquired catcher/1B Victor Martinez from the Cleveland Indians.
In exchange for Martinez, the Red Sox have sent reliever Justin Masterson, 2007 1st round draft pick Nick Hagadone and 2008 1st round sandwich pick Bryan Price.
Martinez is hitting .284 [...]
Via Souvenir City
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July 31, 2009
Winners? Losers? Who got caught sitting on the sideline? This summary breaks it all down. -Tas
Via The Big Picture
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July 30, 2009
All the Indians could get for Cliff Lee, who has a very affordable price tag for next year, was four Phillies prospects who aren't major-league ready? We're looking for answers too, pal.Discussion starter: Who's more pissed today? Cleveland fans who just lost their top pitcher, or every other front office in baseball that just found out how affordable Lee really was?Debate.
Via Red Sox Reality Check
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July 31, 2009
Teams win baseball games at the intersection of run generation and run prevention. Management decided that run generation offered a more "buyable" commodity than run prevention.The Sox obtained Victor Martinez at a lower base price (Justin Masterson and Nick Hagadone) than obtaining Roy Halladay for Buchholz, Bard, and more. Red Sox Nation always embraces now over the...
Via Fenway West
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July 31, 2009
The Red Sox pulled the trigger at the trade deadline and acquired catcher Victor Martinez from the Indians in exchange for Justin Masterson and Nick Hagadone.The Cleveland Leader points out that the trade took place today with the Indians scheduled to have Victor Martinez bobblehead night tomorrow. Martinez is a three-time All-Star. He batted .284 with 15 home runs and 67 RBI...
Via Fox Sports
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July 30, 2009
Cliff Lee is gone and Victor Martinez could be next. Find out who's interested in the switch-hitting catcher in today's trade buzz.
Via Fox Sports
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July 31, 2009
The Red Sox, just minutes after getting catcher Victor Martinez from the Indians, have reached a deal to acquire first baseman Casey Kotchman from the Braves for first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Via tonyblogs.net
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August 01, 2009
Here's a look at what's going on around the blogosphere this sunny Saturday morning:
- Friend of the blog Bob Mantz agrees with me that it's a little strange for the Indians to still hold the Victor Martinez giveaway nights, coming up with the headline I wish I thought of, "Indian Givers - Victor Martinez Bobblehead Give-a-Way Still Planned in Cleveland."...
Via Arizona Diamondbacks
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August 01, 2009
Jake Peavy said yes to the Chicago White Sox, and Victor Martinez will take aim at the Green Monster.
Via Sliding Into Home
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August 01, 2009
Yesterday's inaction by Brian Cashman has put a serious scare into me regarding the 2009 Yankees and their chances to do anything serious come October. At this point I'm not sure they have the rotation depth it's going to take to allow them to hold off Boston for the division. Besides that their bullpen scares me more and more each day, especially with Alfredo Aceves...
Via Sports Blog Net
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July 30, 2009
Follow this series of events… Matt Cerrone at Mets Blog, 7/29 – 3:25 p.m.: …from what I can gather, the Rays and Mets have talked… however, i have zero idea what they’ve talked about… i believe the Mets are still looking for offense… i also believe they are skeptical, but intrigued by kazmir, because he’s making too much money considering questions about his health...
Via The Big Lead
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July 30, 2009
Boston Red Sox: “Roy Halladay, Victor Martinez, or Adrian Gonzalez? The Red Sox have a need for all of them and are still pursuing them.” Halladay is obvious - Philly wouldn’t cough up the prospects, but will Boston, now that it is 3.5 back of the Yankees, and Dice-K is on the shelf, Brad Penny [...]
Via *D MLB Trade Rumors
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July 31, 2009
It's probably premature to evaluate the many trades we've seen in recent days, especially with so much uncertainty surrounding them. Jason Knapp, Josh Bell and Nick Hagadone are desirable prospects, but it will be years before we know how much value they'll bring their new franchises. Jake Peavy's a great pitcher, but his ankle's still healing.
Still, we...
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