The 2008 baseball trade deadline saw a flurry of trades involving some of the biggest names in the game. Players who were traded include future Hall of Famers Manny Ramirez, Ken Griffey, Jr. and Pudge Rodriguez.
Here is a breakdown of who got traded and to where.
Manny Ramirez traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers
Ken Griffey, Jr. […]
Jason Giambi of the New York Yankees extended his middle finger in the direction of Baltimore Orioles second basemen Brian Roberts following a hit. The reason Giambi flipped the bird was because on the previous at bat, Roberts fielded a grounder due to playing in a shift.
According to further reports, Giambi was only being […]
Mark Teixeira was expected to get traded on baseball’s trade deadline and he was traded. His destination is the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels, who have the best record in baseball, were able to add the best bat available at the trade deadline.
In return, the Atlanta Braves obtained Casey Kotchman and minor leaguer […]
Check out this video of Ken Griffey, Jr. giving Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Jeff Brantley a throat slash gesture. The video of the incident is at the end of this entry.
The story behind the throat slash by Griffey is in regards to comments Brantley allegedly made recently. According to reports, Brantley said that Griffey […]
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So how do you win? Well all you have to do […]
Manny Ramirez seems fed up with the Boston Red Sox and the Red Sox seem fed up with Ramirez. It is no surprise then that Ramirez’s name has appeared in trade talks with other teams. Will the Red Sox trade him? His contract will make it difficult but it may happen.
Why are […]
Check out this video of Carlos Beltran making an amazing catch. Beltran robbed a homer by Ryan Ludwick by leaping over the center field wall and pulling the ball back into play. This play will no doubt go down as one of the best plays of the year in 2008.
Check out the Carlos […]
Casey Blake has been traded from the Cleveland Indians to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Blake will likely play third base for the Dodgers, but he also has the ability to play in the outfield.
On the season, the 34-year-old Blake is hitting .293 with 11 homers and 58 RBIs. The Dodgers have lacked pop […]
Check out this video of a Seattle Mariners fan getting tackled by a security guard at Safeco Field. The fan, who appears to may have been some sort of streaker, was able to get by the first security guard. However, a second security guard came and tackled him to the ground.
The Mariners may […]
The New York Yankees got a couple of pieces that could help their run to the 2008 baseball playoffs. By giving up four minor leaguers, the Yankees were able to get two of the better players on the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Outfielder Xavier Nady is a player who can step in and provide a stick in […]
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Written by Stephen Kersey [email] for b5media.
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