d'Arnaud to Mets

It appears the Mets have traded Cy Young Award winner  R.A. Dickey to Toronto, in a 7-player deal.  Included in the deal is 23-year old Travis d'Arnaud, one of my favorite HomeSiders.  The deal is contingent on Dickey signing a contract extension by Tuesday.

Cosart to close?

Jarred Cosart, who was expecting to compete for a job in the Astros rotation this spring, may be a candidate for their closer spot.  Whatever gets you to the show!!


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Donald to Reds

The Cleveland Indians, Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds made a 3-way, 9 player deal that will send former BlueClaw Jason Donald from the Indians to the Reds.

Bonilla to Texas

The Phillies have sent Josh Lindblom and former BlueClaw Lisalberto Bonilla to the Texas Rangers in exchange for infielder Michael Young.

Worley, May dealt to Minnesota

The Phillies have traded Vance Worley and Trevor May to the Minnesota Twins for outfielder Ben Revere.   Revere is 24 years old and has a lifetime .278 average.

Worley should fit right into the Twins' rotation, and  May could have a shot a winning a job in spring training, as Twins like to go with young pitchers.

Z-Man to Bucs

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed Mike Zagurski and invited him to spring training with the team.