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For Jesse Chavez, Gregor Blanco, and Tim Collins, the Braves acquired the now infamous converted-pitcher Rick Ankiel and an old friend (save the 2005 NLDS) in Kyle Farnsworth (as well as come cash from the Royals). That's a right-handed reliever with a straight fastball, a AAAA outfielder (as much as we loved him in Atlanta), and a 5'7" lefty with a huge ceiling and awesome stuff (308 Ks in 202 ...
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ATLANTA, July 31 (UPI) -- The Atlanta Braves obtained outfielder Rick Ankiel, reliever Kyle Farnsworth and cash from the Kansas City Royals at Saturday's trade deadline. Kansas City Royals - Kyle Farnsworth - Atlanta Braves - Trade deadline - United States
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SAN FRANCISCO Infielder Blake DeWitt says he's been traded by the Dodgers to the Chicago Cubs in a deal that would bring left-hander Ted Lilly to Los Angeles.
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The NL East-leading Atlanta Braves have acquired outfielder Rick Ankiel, reliever Kyle Farnsworth and cash from the Kansas City Royals in a five-player deal.
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Infielder Blake DeWitt says he's been traded by the Dodgers to the Chicago Cubs in a deal that would bring left-hander Ted Lilly to Los Angeles. Neither side made a formal announcement Saturday, with just under two hours until the trade deadline, and all of the details of the swap weren't clear. Infielder Ryan Theriot also was expected to join the Dodgers.
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The Atlanta Braves made a five-player deal Saturday to upgrade their outfield and an already formidable bullpen, acquiring Rick Ankiel and right-hander Kyle Farnsworth from Kansas City for three players. The NL East leaders are trying to fend off a charge by second-place Philadelphia, which had cut a seven-game deficit to 3 1/2 entering play on Saturday.
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The Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Rick Ankiel, reliever Kyle Farnsworth and cash from the Kansas City Royals just prior to Saturday's trade deadline.
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CINCINNATI -- The NL East-leadinf Atlanta Braves have acquired outfielder Rick Ankiel, reliever Kyle Farnsworth and cash from the Kansas City Royals in a five-player deal.
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Just as the July 31 trading deadline neared an end, the Braves acquired outfielder Rick Ankiel and reliever Kyle Farnsworth from the Royals, according to CBSSports.com and confirmed by other sources.
