Peavy headlined the 09′ deadline but many moves went down
Between buyers and sellers the telephones were hot today. Teams scrambled the last minute to improve their chances to make the playoffs, and a run at a ring. Here’s the rundown of the MLB moves that went down today before the 4PM deadline.
*White Sox acquired pitcher Jake Peavy from the San Diego Padres for pitchers Aaron Poreda, Clayton Richard, Dexter Carter, and Adam Russell; recalled infielder Brent Lillibridge from Charlotte of the International League.
*Red Sox acquired catcher Victor Martinez from the Cleveland Indians for pitchers Justin Masterson, Nick Hagadone, and Bryan Price; acquired first baseman Casey Kotchman from the Atlanta Braves for first baseman Adam LaRoche and cash; acquired outfielder Brian Anderson from the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Mark Kotsay and cash considerations; and then transferred pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka to the 60-day disabled list.
*Dodgers acquired pitcher George Sherrill from the Baltimore Orioles for infielder Josh Bell and pitcher Steve Johnson; acquired catcher Vinny Rottino from the Milwaukee Brewers for pitcher Claudio Vargas.
*Athletics traded shortstop Orlando Cabrera to the Minnesota Twins for shortstop Tyler Ladendorf; recalled infielder Cliff Pennington from Sacramento of the Pacific Coast League.
*Yankees acquired infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. from the Cincinnat Reds for catcher Chase Weems.
*Tigers acquired pitcher Jarrod Washburn from the Seattle Mariners for pitchers Luke French and Mauricio Robles.
*Marlins acquired first baseman Nick Johnson from the Washington Nationals in exchange for (AA) pitching prospect Aaron Thompson.
*Rockies acquired pitcher Joe Beimel and cash from the Washington Nationals for pitchers Ryan Mattheus and Robinson Fabian.
*Reds acquired third baseman Scott Rolen from the Toronto Blue Jays for pitchers Josh Roenicke, Zachary Stewart and third baseman Edwin Encarnacion.
*Giants acquired infielder Freddy Sanchez from the Pittsburgh Pirates for pitcher Tim Alderson; acquired first baseman Ryan Garko from the Cleveland Indians for pitcher Scott Barnes; recalled first baseman Jesus Guzman and second baseman Eugenio Velez from Fresno of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
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