Another related example: The Mariners did alright on the Randy Johnson trade, if you figure he was probably leaving as a free agent anyway.
Instead of two months of Johnson, they got 5+ years of Freddy Garcia, 6 years of Carlos Guillen, and 4 years of John Halama.
truth.
Reminds me of that old Pittsburgh Pirates trade with the hated Yankees - Doc Medich to Pittsburgh for Willie Randolph, Ken Brett, and Dock Ellis. Plenty of trades go the other way though as you say.
As far as multi-player for 1 Astros trades, Moises for Henriquez/Barrios/Johnson is probably my favorite.
Taylor Jones back to the AL West.
Cubs have signed Trey Mancini to a two year deal with an opt out. No report as of yet on the dollars.
EDIT: The contract is $14M for 2 years.
Good for Trey. I hope he hits 30 homers.
All against the Cardinals.
Marisnick signed a minor league deal with the White Sox.
JB Bukauskas claimed by Mariners
Jon SIngleton DFA’s by Brewers.
I bet Greinke hasn’t bought groceries lately.
It makes a little more sense when you learn that the quote is from 2009.
And that now he co-owns a chipotle franchise
Dexter Fowler hangs ‘em up with a nice retirement message.
Zack Greinke signs another one year deal with the Royals.
Correa pulling out of the WBC according to reports. No indication as I type as to why.
EDIT: Joint decision by Correa and the Twins. Not injury related.
Fear of injury related.