>>Rangers Acquire Catcher Soto From Cubs
(Arlington, TX) -- Catcher Geovany Soto is heading to the Texas Rangers. The American League West leaders acquired Soto from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for pitcher Jake Brigham and a player to be named later. The 29-year-old backstop hit just .199 with six home runs and 14 RBI with Chicago this season. Soto's best year came in 2008 when he hit .285 with 23 homers and 86 RBI. To make room on the roster, Texas designated catcher Yorvit Torrealba for assignment. Brigham was 5-and-5 with a 4.28 ERA in 21 starts at Double-A Frisco this year. He was a sixth-round draft pick in 2006.
>>Dempster Dealt To Rangers For Two Prospects
(Chicago, IL) -- Ryan Dempster is heading to Arlington. The Chicago Cubs shipped the veteran right-hander to the Texas Rangers right before the trade deadline in exchange for pitcher Kyle Hendricks and infielder Christian Villanueva. Dempster was 5-and-5 with a 2.25 ERA for the Cubs this season. Hendricks has gone 5-and-8 with a 2.82 ERA for Single-A Myrtle Beach this year, while Villanueva hit .285 with 10 home runs, 19 doubles and 59 RBI in 100 games thus far.
>>Marlins Trade Mujica To St. Louis
(St. Louis, MO) -- The St. Louis Cardinals have added some depth to their bullpen. The Cards acquired reliever Edward Mujica from the Miami Marlins in exchange for minor-league third baseman Zack Cox. Mujica is 0-and-3 with a 4.38 ERA in 41 appearances with the Marlins this season. Cox was selected 25th overall by the Cards in the first round of the 2010 draft from Arkansas.
>>Plethora Of Trade Subjects Stay Put
(Undated) -- While there was plenty of action before baseball's trade deadline, there were also a number of players expected to move that stayed put. The Orioles were reported to be after Phillies pitcher Joe Blanton, but he was not dealt. Other players that remained where they are include Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee, Cubs pitcher Matt Garza, Padres third baseman Chase Headley and Twins outfielder Denard Span. Teams can still make deals before the August 31st deadline, but players will first have to clear waivers.
