The San Fransisco Giants have picked up second baseman Freddy Sanchez from the Pittsburgh Pirates in return for trading minor-league pitcher Tim Alderson. Sanchez is currently nursing an inflamed knee and may sit out the rest of this week. In addition to trading Sanchez, the Pirates also had a seven-player ...more»

Cliff Lee of the Cleveland Indians - and defending American League Cy Young Award winner, was awaiting confirmation this morning of his alleged trade to the Philadelphia Phillies. However, the latest reports (LA Times) indicate that Lee has in fact been sent to the Phillies, along with outfielder Ben Fransisco. ...more»