Matt Murton

Hot Stove roundup: Cubs get their man

Right-hander signs four-year deal to remain in Chicago Ryan Dempster went 17-6 with a 2.96 ERA in 33 starts for the Cubs in the 2008 season. On the trade front, the Padres continued to dangle Jake Peavy, but the narrow race...

Royals' GM mum on Teahen rumors

Cubs' interest in lefty hitter neither confirmed nor denied by Moore KANSAS CITY -- Now the Cubs are turning their attention to a left-handed bat, which could include Teahen or David DeJesus. Both players, currently Royals...

Be Encouraged

Yes, the Swisher deal is absolute non-sense, but thus far the trade market is pretty weak for sellers. Outside of the Matt Holliday deal you can say each of the sellers has lost their deals (minus Florida in the Kevin Gregg...

Transaction of the Day: Taking a Holliday in the East Bay by Christina Kahrl

Taking a Holliday in the East Bay by Christina Kahrl Acquired LF-R Matt Holliday from the Rockies for RHP Huston Street, LHP Greg Smith, and OF-L Carlos Gonzalez. [11/11] A's fans can be forgiven both a bit of initial confusion...

Surprise Surprise! Matt Holliday Traded to Oakland

According to reports... Athletics acquire Matt Holliday.Rockies acquire Greg Smith, Carlos Gonzalez, Huston Street.For the Rockies, this deal hinges almost entirely on Gonzalez. Smith has the potential to be a HUGE disaster in...