July 31, 2005
Deadline Passes
The trade deadline is hear, and I've heard of no blockbusters. However, the deals just have to be in to the MLB offices by four. They still may not be announced until games are completed.
Update: Just made a quick check of the boxscores, and I didn't see anyone pulled out of the lineup for no reason in the middle of a game.
Update: The Marlins acquired Ron Villone from the Mariners. It's a good pickup for the Florida bullpen.
Update: I heard the Braves got Farnsworth from Detroit, but I can't find a confirming article. However, STATS, Inc. is now listing him with Atlanta. He's having a career year. Detroit has been very willing to part with good relief pitchers this season.
Update: The Cubs send Gerut to the Pirates for Matt Lawton. It's a good move for the Cubs as they get an outfielder who can get on base.
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Getting Farnsworth can be a big boost for the Bravos' pen. If the two rookies, Boyer and McBride, can be consistently effective, Cox will have some late inning options that don't involve Dan Kolb. It doesn't look like he's going to get himself straightened out this year. One step forward, two steps back.
Truly a silent weekend at the dealing deadline (non-waiver variety). I actually agree with John Kruk that the biggest losers are the AL teams whose home stadiums are not in New York or Baaaaaahstin.
