Tag Archives: Matt Garza
A Late April Update on The Matt Garza Return
Nearly a month into their Rays careers, it’s time to check up on the (minor league) players receive for Matt Garza. Christopher Archer After walking six batters over his first 8 2/3 innings, Archer has walked one in his last … Continue reading
Posted in Minors
Tagged Brandon Guyer, Chris Archer, Hak-Ju Lee, Matt Garza, Robinson Chirinos
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Report: Tampa Bay Rays Set to Trade Matt Garza to Chicago Cubs
For the second straight offseason, the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays trade talks filled the rumor pages. Last winter’s Pat Burrell for Milton Bradley swap never happened, but this winter’s Matt Garza talks have ended with an agreement. The … Continue reading
Posted in Off the Field, Transactions
Tagged Brandon Guyer, Chris Archer, Fernando Perez, Hak-Ju Lee, Matt Garza, Robinson Chirinos, Sam Fuld
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The Endowment Effect Strikes Matt Garza
A common perception about people is how they value what is theirs higher than they do items that are not. In economics, this is called the endowment effect. Essentially: a person can buy an item at one price, but will … Continue reading
The Template For a Matt Garza Trade to The Chicago Cubs
Billy Beane pulled the trigger on a surprising trade during the 2007-2008 offseason by sending Dan Haren to Arizona. At the time, Haren had three seasons remaining on his contract – part of an extension that held a value of … Continue reading
Posted in Off the Field, Rumors
Tagged Brett Jackson, Chicago Cubs, Dan Haren, Matt Garza
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Report: Tampa Bay Rays Shopping Matt Garza
Courtesy of Ed Price: The Rays are motivated to deal right-hander Matt Garza, a source told FanHouse Tuesday. The Texas Rangers are one team that is interested in Garza, particularly if free-agent left-hander Cliff Lee opts to sign with the … Continue reading
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