What is with all of these trades?

[Kohlstar20]

Correct me if im wrong but wasn't the trade deadline July 31st for Major League Baseball? If that's the case then how in the world are teams still trading players going into september? I was browsing MLB.com and a few trades took place yesterday like the Braves acquiring Todd Hollandsworth for 2 minor league pitchers.

[deeman11747]

Re: What is with all of these trades?

Players can still be traded from July 31st to Aug 31st as long as they clear waivers first.

[ILLCHILL]

Re: What is with all of these trades?

I honestly dont remember an eventful post-deadline like this though. I mean Griffey seemed on the brink of being traded after the deadline, Lawton was dealt which may be the biggest trade of the year when it is all over, the Soc got a quality arm in Harville. It is kinda stange.

[ehh]

Re: What is with all of these trades?

I think most years it's fairly common to have alot of waiver trades in August. Most are just very small, minute trades. It's just the Yanks got two bigger names in Lawton and Chacon which usually doesn't happen.

[mjb2124]

Re: What is with all of these trades?

I think most years it's fairly common to have alot of waiver trades in August. Most are just very small, minute trades. It's just the Yanks got two bigger names in Lawton and Chacon which usually doesn't happen.

Yep. There are a lot of small trades that happen, but rarely do you see the bigger named players go. I think the only reason Lawton went through is that he's pretty expensive for what he brings to the table (decent bat, good OBP, terrible fielding, terrible baserunning).

[nyisles16]

Re: What is with all of these trades?

I think the only reason Lawton went through is that he's pretty expensive for what he brings to the table (decent bat, good OBP, terrible fielding, terrible baserunning).[/QUOTE]


he brings alot i see... lol

[deeman11747]

Re: What is with all of these trades?

I think most years it's fairly common to have alot of waiver trades in August. Most are just very small, minute trades. It's just the Yanks got two bigger names in Lawton and Chacon which usually doesn't happen.

We got Chacon before July 31st.

[SPTO]

Re: What is with all of these trades?

It has been like this the last few yrs. I think the initial trade deadline should be extended to aug. 31st and do away with the waiver trades. I doubt that happens but it would end this kind of confusion for some fans.

[USCTrojan83]

Re: What is with all of these trades?

I . It's just the Yanks got two bigger names in Lawton and Chacon which usually doesn't happen.

Add Belhorn to that list, minus Chacon

[DrDoom77]

Re: What is with all of these trades?

I can't believe so many people are acting like Matt Lawton's a big name.

[USCTrojan83]

Re: What is with all of these trades?

I can't believe so many people are acting like Matt Lawton's a big name.

Matt Lawton has averaged 17HR's 75+ RBI's and a .270 AVG which is pretty good for a guy with 10 years under his belt...

He may not be a big name, but the guy produces and youi cant ask much more then that, and I'm sure any avid baseball fan would know the guy by name and team...

[PdiddyPop]

Re: What is with all of these trades?

The Cards got Larry Walker around this time last yr. I think that was a bigger move than the Lawton one.