With one week remaining until the non-waiver trade deadline, let’s take a look at some of the notable transactions that have been made thus far.
Baltimore Orioles
The O’s picked up DH Jim Thome from the Phillies in exchange for C Gabriel Lino and RHP Kyle Simon. They also received SS Omar Quintanilla from the Mets for cash.
These are two good moves for the Orioles. The still-dangerous Thome fortifies their lineup, and it’s a good move for the 41 year-old as well. Instead of biding his time on a National League bench, he gets to play more often with the AL club. Quintanilla is a solid defensive shortstop and can handle the bat pretty well too.