Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The Washington Nationals have swung their biggest trade so far, sending Michael Soroka to the Cubs for Ronny Cruz and Christian Franklin After a minor move this afternoon, Mike DeBartolo has swung a bigger trade tonight. He sent Michael Soroka to the Cubs for shortstop Ronny Cruz and outfielder Christian Franklin. The pair are the Cubs 13th … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals trade Michael Soroka to the Chicago Cubs for two of their top 15 prospects
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New Washington Nationals prospect Ronny Cruz is high risk high reward
Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Former Chicago Cubs draft pick Ronny Cruz has an interesting story and some massive upside The biggest piece the Washington Nationals got back in the Michael Soroka deal is shortstop Ronny Cruz. He is a raw 18 year old shortstop, but a player who has massive upside. Cruz also has a very interesting and unusual journey we will dive in … [Read more...] about New Washington Nationals prospect Ronny Cruz is high risk high reward
Washington Nationals Trade: Kyle Finnegan sent to the Detroit Tigers for a pair of pitching prospects
Nick Wosika-Imagn Images The Washington Nationals have finally moved off of Kyle Finnegan and received a pair of solid pitching prospects in return The day has finally come, Kyle Finnegan has finally been traded. After years of speculation, the long time Nationals closer has finally been dealt. He was shipped to the Detroit Tigers for pitching prospects Josh Randall and … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals Trade: Kyle Finnegan sent to the Detroit Tigers for a pair of pitching prospects
Moments to remember for Mullins, O’Hearn as Orioles lose to Blue Jays, 9-8
BALTIMORE–What happened? On the day before the trade deadline, the two most likely Orioles to depart, Ryan O’Hearn and Cedric Mullins, gave the 17,049 fans at Camden Yards moments to remember. Unfortunately, Yennier Cano allowed five runs in the seventh inning, and the Orioles’ five-game winning streak came to an end in a 9-8 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. O’Hearn … [Read more...] about Moments to remember for Mullins, O’Hearn as Orioles lose to Blue Jays, 9-8
Mullins’ Orioles career will be remembered warmly
BALTIMORE—There’s a quirky and charming quality about Oriole fans. Despite attendance being down this season and criticism leveled at executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias, they’re actually exceedingly loyal. Take Cedric Mullins, who undoubtedly will play his next game for a team other than the Orioles. Four years ago for a team that lost 110 games, Mullins was … [Read more...] about Mullins’ Orioles career will be remembered warmly