Category: Trades

Holmes traded to the Jets, will be suspended
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Holmes traded to the Jets, will be suspended

The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded former Super Bowl MVP and current marijuana smoker Santonio Holmes to the New York Jets in exchange for a fifth-round pick. In addition, it’s been confirmed that the former first-round pick will be suspended for four games to start the season for violating the league’s substance abuse program. That’s probably [...]

Eagles trade Donovan McNabb to the Skins
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Eagles trade Donovan McNabb to the Skins

The Philadelphia Eagles have reached an agreement to trade Pro Bowl quarterback Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins, according to multiple sources close to the situation. The Eagles receive the Redskins’ second-round pick in 2010 (#37 overall) and a fourth-round pick in 2011 that can jump to a third rounder. The fact that McNabb was [...]

Seahawks trade for Whitehurst, give him tons of money
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Seahawks trade for Whitehurst, give him tons of money

Big news day in Seattle, huh? The Seattle Seahawks traded a second-round pick in 2010 and a third-round pick in 2011 to the San Diego Chargers in exchange for QB Charlie Whitehurst. The Seahawks then turned around and gave him $10 million over two years, according to Adam Schefter. “Seahawks gave QB Charlie Whitehurst a [...]

Seahawks send Tapp to Philadelphia for Clemons
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Seahawks send Tapp to Philadelphia for Clemons

Jay Glazer of Foxsports.com is reporting that the Philadelphia Eagles have sent hybrid DE/OLB Chris Clemons and an undisclosed draft pick to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for DE Darryl Tapp. Tapp, 25, signed his restricted free agent tender a day or so ago and then tweeted, “”it is truly a blessing to have a [...]

Browns send Wimbley to the Raiders
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Browns send Wimbley to the Raiders

The Cleveland Browns are busy beavers today, huh? First, they send Brady “The Stinkbomb” Quinn to the Broncos for a bag of rusty thumbtacks, and now they are shipping off another once-promising first-round pick. The team has traded OLB Kamerion Wimbley to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for a third-round pick. Wimbley is durable and [...]

Quinn traded to the Broncos
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Quinn traded to the Broncos

With the acquisitions of Seneca Wallace and Jake Delhomme, it didn’t take a genius to figure out that former first-round pick Brady Quinn was in trouble in Cleveland. And now we know for sure, as the Denver Broncos and Cleveland Browns have announced that Quinn was shipped to Denver for fullback Peyton Hillis, a 2011 [...]

Browns acquire Seneca Wallace from Seattle
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Browns acquire Seneca Wallace from Seattle

ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter is reporting that the Seattle Seahawks have traded Seneca Wallace to the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland fans have to be partying in the streets right now. PHOTO CAPTION: Seneca throws a touchdown pass Seneca was the first woman to ever play in the NFL.  She has played in five seasons with Seattle after [...]

Eagles trade Reggie Brown to the Bucs
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Eagles trade Reggie Brown to the Bucs

The Philadelphia Eagles have sent WR Reggie Brown to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a sixth-round pick, according to who else, Adam Schefter. “Filed to ESPN: Philadelphia traded wide receiver Reggie Brown to Tampa Bay for the Buccaneers sixth-round pick in 2011,” he tweets. Photo Caption: “This way to Tampa!” Sixth-round pick in 2011? Really? [...]

Ravens acquire Anquan Boldin
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Ravens acquire Anquan Boldin

It’s official, the Baltimore Ravens have traded for Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin. The Ravens sent a third- and fourth-round pick to the Cardinals in exchange for Boldin and a fifth rounder. “Done deal: Arizona trades WR Anquan Boldin and a 2010 fifth-round pick to Baltimore for Ravens 2010 third- and fourth-round picks,” tweets Adam [...]

Cromartie to the Jets
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Cromartie to the Jets

The New York Jets have traded a conditional third-round pick to the San Diego Chargers in exchange for used-to-be stud CB Antonio Cromartie. The Jets just cut Lito Sheppard and would like to have another good corner to go opposite Revis Island. The Jets are taking a bit of a gamble with some of Cromartie’s [...]

McGrady headed to the Knicks after all
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McGrady headed to the Knicks after all

It looks like the New York Knicks will end up with Tracy McGrady. Marc Stein of ESPN.com reports that there has been a consummation of a three-team trade involving the Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings and New York Knicks. The Knicks get McGrady and Sergio Rodriguez from Sacramento, the Rockets get Kevin Martin and Hilton Armstrong [...]

McGrady dealt to Kings
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McGrady dealt to Kings

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, the Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings were able to arrange a trade, sources tell Yahoo! Sports. The Rockets send Tracy McGrady, Carl Landry and Joey Dorsey to the Kings for Kevin Martin, Sergio Rodriguez, Hilton Armstrong and Kenny Thomas. The Kings have said they don’t know if they are [...]

Cleveland Cavaliers land Antawn Jamison
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Cleveland Cavaliers land Antawn Jamison

The Cleveland Cavaliers have finally made a deal, but it’s not with the Phoenix Suns, league sources have told Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports. The Washington Wizards have sent All-Star forward Antawn Jamison to Cleveland in a six-player, three-team deal.  The Cavs are sending Ilgauskas and a first-round pick to the Wizards.  The Wizards get [...]

Camby traded to Portland
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Camby traded to Portland

League sources tell Yahoo! Sports that the Los Angeles Clippers have shipped center Marcus Camby to the Portland Trailblazers in exchange for a new pair of sneakers and a lump of coal. Actually, they will be getting Travis Outlaw, Steve Blake and $3 million, which they could easily spend on new sneakers if they so [...]

New Jersey Devils win Ilya Kovalchuk sweepstakes
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New Jersey Devils win Ilya Kovalchuk sweepstakes

One of the best teams in hockey, just got a little better.  I mean a lot better.  The New Jersey Devils acquired Ilya Kovalchuk, Anssi Salmela, and the Thrashers’ 2010 second round pick from Atlanta for the Devils’ 2010 first and second round picks, John Oduya, Niclas Bergfors, and Patrice Cormier on Thursday night. Obviously, [...]

Giguere headed to Toronto
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Giguere headed to Toronto

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired 2003 Stanley Cup playoffs MVP Jean-Sebastien Giguere from the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in exchange for goalie Vesa Toskala and veteran Jason Blake. The Ducks recently gave Jonas Hiller a four-year, $18 million contract and were eager to unload Giguere. The 32-year old Giguere has a one-year, $7 million contract [...]

Mets land Matthews, Jr.
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Mets land Matthews, Jr.

The New York Mets have sent relief pitcher Brian Stokes to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of Southern California of the United States of America (LAAASCUSA) in exchange for 35-year old outfielder Gary Matthews, Jr. But why would the Mets want to absorb such a huge salary? He makes way too much! Oh….the Angels [...]

Yankees land Vazquez
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Yankees land Vazquez

Because they have an unlimited pool of cash and resources, the New York Yankees were able to trade for Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Javier Vazquez. The sent outfielder Melky Cabrera to Atlanta along with a bit of cash. What a trade. Despite the fact that Javy was pretty wretched in his first stint in New [...]

Roy Halladay to the Phillies
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Roy Halladay to the Phillies

According to SI.com, the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a deal to acquire pitcher Roy Halladay from the Toronto Blue Jays. According to reports, the Phillies would send stud left-hander Cliff Lee to the Seattle Mariners and the Mariners send the prospects to Toronto. According to reports, the Phillies are trying to lock up Halladay [...]

Soriano to the Rays
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Soriano to the Rays

Sources tell Sports Illustrated’s Jon Heyman that arbitration-eligible Rafael Soriano has been deal to the Tampa Bay Rays. “[T]op reliever rafael soriano traded to #rays, pending medical review, sources say,” Heyman tweets. It’s not clear who the Braves will get in return, although right-hander Jesse Chavez’s name has been bandied about. Soriano should compete to [...]

Brewers send Hardy to Minnesota
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Brewers send Hardy to Minnesota

The Milwaukee Brewers have sent shortstop J.J. Hardy to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for speedy centerfielder Carlos Gomez. Hardy hit .229 with 11 HR’s in 2009, and many experts think that stinks. It’s not a shock that he was traded although many speculated that the Brewers would get pitching in return. Gomez came to [...]

Pittsburgh Pirates trade for Akinori Iwamura
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Pittsburgh Pirates trade for Akinori Iwamura

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a deal today that sent right-handed pitcher Jesse Chavez to the Tampa Bay Rays for second baseman Akinori Iwamura (pronounced 岩村 明憲). The Pirates will pick up Iwamura’s $4.85 million option for 2010. PHOTO CAPTION:  Akinori Iwamura is best known for his clutch fielding Iwamura only played in 69 games this [...]

Eagles trade for Witherspoon
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Eagles trade for Witherspoon

The Philadelphia Eagles have traded for St. Louis Rams linebacker Will Witherspoon. In exchange for Witherspoon, the Eagles sent WR Brandon Gibson and a 2010 fifth-round draft pick to the Rams, according to Jay Glazer of Foxsports.com. Witherspoon isn’t great, but he’s better than the crap the Eagles currently have at the position. Photo Caption: [...]

Bruins move Kessel to Toronto
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Bruins move Kessel to Toronto

The drama has finally come to an end (so we are told). The Boston Bruins have traded disgruntled sniper Phil Kessel to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Curtis Joseph, Tie Domi, first- and second-round draft picks in 2010 and a first-round pick in 2011. Within seconds, the Leafs and Kessel agreed on a [...]

Dany Heatley traded to San Jose Sharks
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Dany Heatley traded to San Jose Sharks

There’s nothing like some good old fashioned hockey news during the start of football season.  So, turn off the Notre Dame-Michigan game, because this trade warrants some attention.  The Ottawa Senators have traded winger Dany Heatley and a fifth-round draft pick to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Milan Michalek, Jonathan Cheechoo, and a [...]