Week's Trade Rundown

Toby
In: Bryce Harper, David Price, Wil Myers, John Lackey, Round 17, Round 20, Round 20.
Out: Adrian Gonzalez, Danny Duffy, Devon Travis, Dan Straily, Round 1, Round 2, Round 3

Ed
In: Dan Straily, Kyle Seager, Daniel Norris, Christian Friedrich, Round 1, Round 1, Round 1, Round 4
Out: Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, Jake Arrieta, Jake Odorizzi, Drew Pomeranz, Round 6, Round 7, Round 19, Round 20

Jeff
In: Ervin Santana, Round 9
Out: Jeury Familia, Round 17

Russell
In: Adrian Gonzalez, Danny Duffy, Round 2, Round 3
Out: Wil Myers, John Lackey, Joc Pederson, Michael Saunders, Julio Teheran, Round 17, Round 20

Joe
In: Chris Sale, Jeurys Familia, Joc Pederson, Michael Saunders, Julio Teheran, Drew Pomeranz, Round 5, Round 17, Round 17, Round 19
Out: Jon Gray, Ervin Santana, Christian Friedrich, Round 1, Round 2, Round 4, Round 9

Justin
In: Jon Gray, Devon Travis, Round 1, Round 2
Out: Chris Sale, David Price, Round 5, Round 17

Adam
In: Manny Machado, Jake Odorizzi, Round 7
Out: Kyle Seager, Round 1

MJ
In: Jake Arrieta, Round 6
Out: Daniel Norris, Round 1

Adam flips Harvey to Ed for Buxton

The Dark Knight is only 4-8 with a 4.95 ERA and 53 Ks in 12 starts this season.

Buxton is hitting only .250 with 8 XBH, 4 RBI, and 3 SB in 23 games this season.

Ed acquired Matt Harvey from Adam in exchange for Twins' prospect Byron Buxton. Buxton, a Tier II Keeper, has long been one of baseball's best prospects, but has yet to breakout at the Major League level. Harvey, after tossing 200+ innings last season, has struggled out of the gate for the Mets, but in his last two starts is 1-1 with 1 ER in 14 IP.

Harvey is no longer eligible to be kept and Buxton is eligible through the end of the 2020 season.

Jeff captures 2nd Championship

Jeff Moessinger won his second Championship, defeating Ed via tiebreaker to capture the crown. It came down to the wire, with Jake Arrieta (Ed) vs. AJ Burnett (Jeff) providing the drama. With 2 out in the 5th inning, the Pirates decided not to pinch hit for Burnett, despite the fact that Arrieta had not yet given up a hit, and they trailed 2-0. Had they done so, Ed would have won. But these are the breaks.

Jeff won despite leaving John Lackey on his bench Sunday, which almost came back to bite him by the end of the day. At one point in the week, Ed led 12-0.

Moe wins $590, and Ed takes $310.

Payouts

The regular season is over. The draft lottery for next year is set for picks 1-6. The order will be as follows:

Karl (2/7)
Toby (5/21)
Joe  (4/21)
Justin (1/7)
MJ (2/21)
Adam (1/21)

Picks 7-12 will be determined by playoff finish.

Ed had a late surge and stole first place from Moe by .06 percentage points. That's about $10 per .01 percentage points. Each team earned a bye in Week 1 of the playoffs.

The playoffs feature Jon (3) v. Pete (6) in a battle of Cortland alums, and Gordon (4) v. Russell (5) in a battle of two teams searching for their first championship. Ed (2008), Moe (2007), Pete (2010), and Jon have each won a championship, with Jon holding three rings (2009, 2011, 2014).

So far the payouts are as follows:

Ed - first place finish - $150.
Moe - Division 2 winner - $90.

The remaining $660 will be given to the champion ($500) and runner up ($160).

Good Luck everyone.

Gio to Russell; Rondon to Moe

Gio Gonzalez has come on pretty strong after a slow start to 2015.

In two separate deals, Russell added Gio Gonzalez to his rotation and Moe upgraded his bullpen by acquiring Cubs' closer Hector Rondon. Rondon has 4 wins, 20 saves, a 1.68 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and 52 Ks in 53 innings this season. To complete the deal, Moe sent Junichi Tazawa and a 9th round pick to Justin and also acquired a 13th rounder.

Russell dealt his 6th round selection to Toby, and acquired Toby's 9th rounder, Chris Bassitt, and Gonzalez. Russell now owns only 1 selection in the first 6 rounds of 2016 (3rd rounder). His 1st (Toby), 2nd (Toby), 4th (Joe), 5th (Toby), and 6th (Toby) round picks have all been moved to get help for 2015.

Gordon adds Marte to Bolster Postseason Lineup

Starling Marte has emerged as a legitimate fantasy threat, hitting .285 with 13 HR and 22 SB.

Just mere days before the deadline, Justin dealt Pirates' star outfielder Starling Marte to Gordon along with Jake Odorizzi, Yovani Gallardo, and a 7th round pick in exchange for Red Sox outfielder Rusney Castillo, Anibal Sanchez, Giants' closer Santiago Casilla, and a 4th round pick. The move appears to be sufficient for both clubs as we move closer to the no-trade period.

Jon pays hefty price for Madison Bumgarner

Bumgarner has been traded twice in 2015.

In a blockbuster move, Jon traded first tier keeper Chris Archer, lifetime keeper Alex Guerrero, and a Round 8 pick in the 2016 draft to Toby for Giants' ace Madison Bumgarner, Mariners' third baseman Kyle Seagar, and a 2016 Round 6 pick.

The move jumps Jon two rounds in next years' draft, and he acquires the best player in the deal. However, Toby sacrificed two rounds in 2016 in order to acquire the keeper rights to Archer and Guerrero, both of whom look to be great value in 2016.