This MLB trade deadline the sellers stole the show. The Miami Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays absolutely crushed the deadline, revamping their farm systems with trade after trade of veteran players that brought back big returns.
In terms of contending teams, the Mariners, Padres, Phillies and Yankees led the way in making significant trades that improved their chances of winning their divisions and doing damage in the postseason.
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This year’s market had few clear sellers, which led to steep asking prices, but there were teams on both sides of the trade spectrum — from savvy sellers to bold buyers — whose deadline dealings graded out well.
These annual grades are strictly my opinion
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