Dodgers acquire League from Mariners
Share This Story
LOS ANGELES (AP)
The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their bullpen for a playoff run, acquiring former All-Star reliever Brandon League from the Seattle Mariners for two prospects Monday night.
The teams announced the deal a day before the deadline to make trades without waivers. Seattle also sent righty reliever Steve Delabar to the Blue Jays for outfielder Eric Thames.
''New league, new hitters, new teammates,'' League said after the Mariners' 4-1 over Toronto, a game in which he did not pitch. ''It's definitely an exciting time. Now, it's a new chapter in my life and go help the Dodgers try and win a ring.''
The Dodgers, challenging San Francisco for the NL West lead, sent outfielder Leon Landry and right-handed pitcher Logan Bawcom to the Mariners. Seattle is last in the AL West.
League was 0-5 with nine saves and a 3.63 ERA in 46 games this season. The 29-year-old righty was an All-Star last year when he had 37 saves for the Mariners.
TRADE DEADLINE'S BIG DEALS
The Dodgers are familiar with League - he got two outs against them in June when six Seattle pitchers combined for a no-hitter against Los Angeles.
League has been particularly tough on right-handed hitters, holding them to a .225 batting average during his career.
League is 17-27 with 54 saves and a 3.69 ERA since 2004 with Toronto and Seattle. He had an inkling a deal might be in the works.
''You can't ignore the rumors and the deadline's the deadline. The past three years you've been hearing stuff whether it be during the trade deadline or even in the offseason,'' he said.
''But I have said nothing, but expressed how much I love Seattle and wanted to stay here. But, I'm a free agent at the end of the year. You never know what's going to happen ... and this happened,'' he said.
Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik said there interest in League.
''A year ago, Brandon had a terrific year. He is walking into a free agent year. At this time, this was probably the wise thing to do for us,'' he said.
A week ago, the Mariners traded star outfielder Ichiro Suzuki to the New York Yankees. As far as deals, ''you have conversations going on and you don't know where it will lead from here,'' Zduriencik said.
''We'll see. I think that we had worked on these for a while, and this is where we settled,'' he said.
The 22-year-old Landry went into the day batting .328 with eight home runs, 51 RBIs and 20 stolen bases for Class A Rancho Cucamonga.
The 23-year-old Bawcom had totaled 20 saves and a 2.03 ERA for Double-A Chattanooga and Rancho Cucamonga.
Related Stories
Trending Now
-
Nats lose Mattheus to broken hand
Nationals reliever Ryan Mattheus has broken his pitching hand punching a locker in fr... -
Romo to miss at least three weeks
Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will miss at least three weeks of offseason workouts af... -
Golf adopts new anchor putting rule
Golf's governing bodies have adopted a new rule that outlaws the putting stroke used ... -
Phenoms' God complex is our fault
It's scary how we openly worship kids like Wiggins and set them up for failure. -
Victims: Photo of Lillard led to attack
Two brothers allege that people standing near Portland Trail Blazers point guard Dami...
MLB Videos
Miller not sharp against Padres
Posted: May 21, 2013
Shelby Miller comments on his disappointing outing against the Padres.
Shelby Miller comments on his disappointing outing against the Padres.
Denorfia on win over Cardinals
Posted: May 21, 2013
Chris Denorfia responds after the Padres' 4-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Chris Denorfia responds after the Padres' 4-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Lindblom falls in first MLB start
Posted: May 21, 2013
Josh Lindblom comments after losing his first career MLB start 9-2 against the A...
Josh Lindblom comments after losing his first career MLB start 9-2 against the A...
MLB Headlines
More Than Sports on MSN
Fox Sports Store
| itemName | itemURL | imageSrc | price | itemDescription |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nike New York Yankees Practice T-Shirt - Ash | http://shop.foxsports.com/FOX_New_York_Yankees/browse/featuredproduct/606363/source/foxsports_prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_606000/ff_606363_xl.jpg&w=100 | 27.95 | Nike New York Yankees Practice T-Shirt - Ash |
| Majestic Detroit Tigers 2012 MLB American League Champions Clubhouse Locker Room T-Shirt - Navy Blue | http://shop.foxsports.com/FOX_Detroit_Tigers/browse/featuredproduct/1064043/source/foxsports_prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_1064000/ff_1064043_xl.jpg&w=100 | 24.95 | Majestic Detroit Tigers 2012 MLB American League Champions Clubhouse Locker Room.. |
| Majestic San Francisco Giants 2012 MLB World Series Champions Clubhouse Locker Room T-Shirt - Gray | http://shop.foxsports.com/FOX_San_Francisco_Giants/browse/featuredproduct/1067359/source/foxsports_prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_1067000/ff_1067359_xl.jpg&w=100 | 24.95 | Majestic San Francisco Giants 2012 MLB World Series Champions Clubhouse Locker R.. |
| Majestic San Francisco Giants 2012 MLB World Series Champions Clubhouse Locker Room Pullover Hoodie - Steel | http://shop.foxsports.com/FOX_San_Francisco_Giants/browse/featuredproduct/1067382/source/foxsports_prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_1067000/ff_1067382_xl.jpg&w=100 | 54.95 | Majestic San Francisco Giants 2012 MLB World Series Champions Clubhouse Locker R.. |
| New Era San Francisco Giants 2012 MLB World Series Champions Clubhouse Locker Room 39THIRTY Flex Hat - Charcoal/Black | http://shop.foxsports.com/FOX_San_Francisco_Giants/browse/featuredproduct/1067785/source/foxsports_prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_1067000/ff_1067785_xl.jpg&w=100 | 31.95 | New Era San Francisco Giants 2012 MLB World Series Champions Clubhouse Locker Ro.. |
| Majestic San Francisco Giants 2012 MLB World Series Champions Glory T-Shirt - Black | http://shop.foxsports.com/FOX_San_Francisco_Giants/browse/featuredproduct/1068294/source/foxsports_prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_1068000/ff_1068294_xl.jpg&w=100 | 21.95 | Majestic San Francisco Giants 2012 MLB World Series Champions Glory T-Shirt - Bl.. |
| Majestic San Francisco Giants 2012 MLB World Series Champions Batting Practice Performance Jersey - Black/Orange | http://shop.foxsports.com/FOX_San_Francisco_Giants/browse/featuredproduct/1068787/source/foxsports_prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_1068000/ff_1068787_xl.jpg&w=100 | 94.95 | Majestic San Francisco Giants 2012 MLB World Series Champions Batting Practice P.. |
Member Comments
Please note by clicking on "Post comment" you acknowledge that you have read the Terms of Use and the comment you are posting is in compliance with such terms. Be Polite. Inappropriate posts may be removed by the moderator.