MLB Trade Deadline: Teams that won the deadline
By Anthony Sosa
The 2017 MLB non-waiver trade deadline has come and gone, and players are on the move all over the place. Every season at the deadline, there are some clear winners and clear losers. Take a look at which teams won the deadline.
When the MLB trade deadline hits, that’s usually the time of the season where a team indicates whether they’re competing for a championship or building for the future. Some teams go all out to give themselves the best shot at winning a ring, while others sell off their best players for a haul of prospects.
Some of the biggest names traded during the last day of the 2017 trade deadline included Sonny Gray, Yu Darvish, Brandon Kintzler, Addison Reed, Francisco Liriano and Tony Watson. A majority of the impactful deals that happened on deadline day revolved around a pitcher.
Over the past few playoffs, pitching has played a big role in deciding who won it all. A strong rotation or a deep bullpen can make a huge difference when it comes to winning in the playoffs.
Some teams capitalized on acquiring players before the final day of the deadline. Some big name players dealt earlier than July 31 include Jonathan Lucroy, Todd Frazier, Eduardo Nunez, Melky Cabrera, Jaime Garcia, Howie Kendrick, Lucas Duda, Jose Quintana, Ryan Madson, Sean Doolittle and J.D. Martinez.
As the final two months approach in the MLB season, teams look to make a strong push to reach the postseason.
Let’s take a look at some teams that won the 2017 trade deadline.