Quinn Priester has been traded to the Boston Red Sox. With the rapid ascension of first overall draft pick Paul Skenes, this development seemed inevitable. The BoSox will send second baseman Nick Yorke, a converted shortstop and the 17th overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft the other way. This trade is widely considered a win for the Red Sox, despite the fact that Yorke is … [Read more...] about Boston Red Sox Acquire Quinn Priester from the Pittsburgh Pirates
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White Sox get sweetheart deal in acquiring Kevin Youkilis
The Boston Red Sox have traded famous infielder Kevin Youkilis to the Chicago White Sox for utilityman Brent Lillibridge and right-hander Zach Stewart. What a deal! Youks is a .286 career hitter with a .487 slugging percentage. Of course, the main reason he's changing Sox is he's hitting .233 this year, after spending most of May on the DL. The now and again AL … [Read more...] about White Sox get sweetheart deal in acquiring Kevin Youkilis
Cubs send Marlon Byrd, cash money to Red Sox for Michael Bowden
It's more than just rumors at this point. It's very close to becoming a done deal. The Chicago Cubs are sending outfielder, and former MLB All-Star Marlon Byrd to the Boston Red Sox. Presumably, for a left-handed pitcher. Rumored to be one of the reliever variety. UPDATE (via NESN): The Cubs will get Michael Bowden, a right-handed pitcher from the minors, and a player to be … [Read more...] about Cubs send Marlon Byrd, cash money to Red Sox for Michael Bowden