Senators Bet on Bullpen Future, Acquire Troy Percival from Blue Jays for '96 First-Round Pick WASHINGTON, D.C. — Just days after falling to the Kansas City Royals in the World Series, the Washington Senators front office has wasted no time reloading for 1996. The club announced late Saturday night that it has acquired hard-throwing right-hander Troy Percival from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for one of its 1996 first-round picks — a...
For weeks, executives across the Diamond Baseball League have spoken in hushed tones. Text messages are erased. Conversations are held behind closed doors or over static-filled payphones. The trade market is jammed up. The offseason feels quieter than a Sunday in January. That ends today. The DBL has opened a new anonymous submission line — dblrumors@gmail.com — where league officials, players, agents, interns, clubhouse attendants, and...
Adam Rabel, the most outspoken owner in the DBL, has been complaining about a lack of analysis on what he considers to be the blockbuster trade involving Jim Edmonds. To pacify even the most annoying of owners, here are my humble thoughts: San Diego Padres receive: CF Jim Edmonds (ML, Age 25) St. Louis Cardinals receive: 1995 Kansas City 1st round pick 1995 Detroit 4th round pick 1995 Toronto 4th round pick This is the kind of trade that could...