Tag: MLB Trades

Mariners trade OF Saunders for LHP Happ, weaken outfield

By Jessica Roberts on December 3, 2014 • ( 6 Comments )

The Mariners took the plunge and traded 28-year-old outfielder Michael Saunders for a 32-year-old left handed pitcher. Saunders was one of Seattle’s better bats, even though he only played in 78 games.

Cardinals acquire OF Heyward, RHP Walden in trade with Braves

By Jessica Roberts on November 17, 2014

The St. Louis Cardinals stunned the baseball world when they acquired OF Jason Heyward and RHP Jordan Walden from the Atlanta Braves on Monday. Atlanta received an inconsistent starting pitcher, and a low A-ball relief pitcher in return for the superstar outfielder.