Sentences with phrase «at the trade deadline»

Plus looking ahead — some of these players could end up being trade pieces at the trade deadline later in the summer.....

As much as I hate to say it, if it happens we have to look at what he could potentially bring at the trade deadline.

And for rewarding this group's play at the trade deadline by bringing in some help and making no apologies about it.

The longer the championship drought, the more unreasonable we should expect teams to act at the trade deadline.

They held at the trade deadline, ostensibly because they were still hoping to contend.

Credit: someone from this board at the trade deadline.

Players who are traded to a different league at the trade deadline simply don't have much opportunity to win the MVP.

There were some names many analysts expected would be dealt at the trade deadline including Alfonso Soriano and Josh Beckett, but due to their massive (and quite frankly immovable) contracts those players could still be dealt prior to the August 31st waiver deadline.

Yu Darvish pitching like the guy the Dodgers hoped they were acquiring at the trade deadline is a good reminder of this.

Just as it was totally fair to note that Ainge didn't upgrade the roster at the trade deadline when the Cavs, Raptors, and Wizards all made moves to strengthen their teams.

The only change to their roster the Rockies have made at the trade deadline so far was optioning outfielder Raimel Tapia back to the Albuquerque Isotopes, their AAA affiliate, to make room for Antonio Senzatela.

The Sixers dealt Nerlens Noel and Ersan Ilyasova at the trade deadline in deals that returned Justin Anderson, Tiago Splitter, a lottery - protected first - round pick from Dallas (22 - 34, and future draft considerations.

A Marlins player who is not super happy about this particular stretch of games is Giancarlo Stanton, Miami's star outfielder and someone the Marlins have recently said they will not take offers for at the trade deadline, despite an imminent sale of the team.

Cleveland revamped its team at the trade deadline by bringing in George Hill, Rodney Hood, Larry Nance Jr., and Jordan Clarkson.

Few suspected that the Celtics had acquired a cornerstone piece of their evolving puzzle when Danny Ainge acquired Thomas at the trade deadline last February.

Korver's shot 63.4 percent from the left corner since he arrived in Cleveland at the trade deadline.

Five Invaluable, Inexpensive Role Players Up For Grabs at the NHL Trade Deadline The Hockey News Here's some slightly less shiny players available at the trade deadline.

There was a lot of speculation that Phoenix was going to trade [potential free - agent forward] Amar» e Stoudemire at the trade deadline.

Indeed, I can not remember a single instance in which such a team was massively overhauled at the trade deadline.

Stan Bowman says he doesn't expect the Blackhawks to be buyers at trade deadline.

Although many of their stars are nearing a return to the lineup, it is still unknown whether Philly will be a buyer or seller at the trade deadline and their future odds have dropped significantly — now sitting at 18/1.

An insurance policy will cover most of his salary, so the Mets will have some wiggle room at the trade deadline again this year just like they have before when Wright would miss enough time to trigger that option.

Los Angeles Clippers (28 — 26) Keeping DeAndre Jordan at the trade deadline actually made a lot of sense — L.A. can now let him opt out this summer and hoard cap space instead of taking on any future salary.

Jordan at the trade deadline actually made a lot of sense — L.A. can now let him opt out this summer and hoard cap space instead of taking on any future salary.

The Rangers are reportedly in the process of selling at the trade deadline, so it makes sense to see if anyone will take Smith off their hands.

Jae Crowder, whom the Utah Jazz added in February at the trade deadline, will be a vital playoff piece and counsel to this Utah Jazz squad.

A lot of speculation surrounding what the Penguins will do at the trade deadline revolves around the need for a third line center.

This is even more true when you realize that the Yankees and Red Sox are both likely to plug holes at the trade deadline — the Jays aren't quite in a position to do the same yet.

Their bullpen is still a mess and they don't have the farm system anymore to get a top level guy at the trade deadline.

... Miller has seven goals and 12 points in 11 games since being acquired from the New York Rangers at the trade deadline.

Oklahoma City gave the back - up reins to Reggie Jackson and shipped Maynor to Portland at the trade deadline.

Instead of standing pat or looking for more defensive help at the trade deadline, Morey dealt for Lou Williams, one of the league's top bench scorers.

Indiana inquired about Jahlil Okafor and Brook Lopez at the trade deadline but ultimately couldn't get a deal done.

Because they lucked into another draft pick and didn't make terrible decisions for once at a trade deadline they are absolved?

But if he figures out how to make that fastball work for him, if he finally has that breakout season that everyone's been predicting for years, he'll a) be the hottest commodity at the trade deadline, and b) pitch himself into a ludicrous offseason deal.

Gray has a 3.12 ERA in 10 starts since the Yankees acquired him from the Oakland Athletics at the trade deadline, with 57 strikeouts in 60 2/3 innings.

For the first time in years I see Myers being active at the trade deadline to get better bench CHEMISTRY — whether it be through trades, releases and d - league call ups, it's clear this team is no lock against OKC or HOU anymore

If Wade plays lights out then all of a sudden Yanks have an expendable top prospect to use at the trade deadline.

If it's a mess at the trade deadline, there will be pressure to package whatever prospects might be left for a very expensive Jonathan Papelbon.

But if you're wondering why the Rockies didn't trade Carlos Gonzalez or Charlie Blackmon at the trade deadline, this will do as an explanation.

Maybe if Altuve weren't this good, the Astros wouldn't have been comfortable with acquiring only Francisco Liriano at the trade deadline.

According to McKenzie, the Penguins are looking to add a «depth center» and a depth winger at the trade deadline.

The Pacers looked for suitors for their All - Star forward at the trade deadline, but eventually decided to hold pat.

The Rangers were considering Zack Greinke at the trade deadline, but presumably didn't want to give up prospects.

The addition of Colon, plus Dickey's 170 just - below - average frames, should do wonders for a rebuilding Braves team — especially if both are performing well enough at the trade deadline that Atlanta can move them for something they can use in the future.

The Dodgers, Cardinals, Giants, or Nationals will be helping to power Minnesota's rebuild, not just taking a player making some money away, and since Dozier will still be in demand at the trade deadline this summer and next offseason, don't expect the Twins to just give in to any old trade offer.

«Until Monday at the trade deadline — I believe that was Oct. 30 — the last time I talked to Bill about Jimmy's situation was in a group with Bill, [club president] Jonathan [Kraft], [director of player personnel] Nick Caserio... a small group of us, I think in June.

The Yankees made a big splash at the trade deadline by acquiring one of the best pitchers available in Sonny Gray.