NFL Free Agency and MLB Trade Deadline

Colby Rasmus is heading to Toronto

Cards Receive Pitching From Toronto After Toronto Traded With the White Sox 


The St Louis Cardinals have traded starting centerfielder Colby Rasmus, southpaws Trevor Miller and Brian Tallet, and right PJ Walters to the Toronto Blue Jays for outfielder Corey Patterson and pitchers Edwin Jackson, Octavio Dotel, and Mark Rzepczynski. A few hours earlier the White Sox traded righty Edwin Jackson and 3B Mark Teahen to the Blue Jays for Pitchers Jason Frasor and Zach Stewart. The reason for the St Louis-Toronto deal is simple. The Cardinals need pitching to make the playoffs. Rasmus is the key here. Toronto wouldn't make the deal if Rasmus wasn't in the deal. He will outfield depth, a good bat, and play good defensive.

Wil Nieves is switching teams and divisions 

Braves Trade For Catcher Nieves


The Atlanta Braves have received catcher Wil Nieves from the Milwaukee Brewers. The reason for this trade is because Braves All-Star Catcher Brian McCann has been placed on the 15 day disabled due to a strained oblique. 






Santonio Holmes Signs With The Jets

Santonio Holmes Is staying In Green and White

Star wideout Santonio Holmes has resigned with the New York Jets. The deal is 5 year, $50 million with 24 million guarantied. Due to the deal, it is unlikely that they will resign free agent WR Braylon Edwards. The Jets made the right move resigning Holmes who is a better receiver then Edwards.

Matt Hasselback

Hasselback Heads To Tennessee, Seattle, Buffalo, and Cincinnati Get QB's

The Tennessee Titans. The Seattle Seahawks signed Tavaris Jackson as a possible replacement for Hasselback. The Bills have signed QB Tyler Thigpen and the Bengals have signed QB Bruce Gradkowski.


DeAngelo Williams Resigns With Carolina

DeAngelo Williams 

Carolina will pay DeAngelo Williams $43 million over 5 years to keep him in Carolina. This is a great deal for Carolina. They keep one of the best backfields together (Williams and Jonathan Stewart). Carolina's Dynamic Duo will be joined by number 1 overall pick Cam Newton, who was a top rusher in college.


San Diego Gets Former Defensive Pro Bowlers
The San Diego Chargers have picked up 2 time Pro Bowlers, linebackers Takeo Spikes and saftey Bob Sanders. Signing these two defenders is a smart move by the Chargers, who usually have a weak defense.