Blockbuster Trade Could Help Shape Postseason

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Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:47:56 -0400
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Blockbuster Trade Could Help Shape Postseason View as a web page   |   Visit MLB.com August 30, 2012 SHARE THIS EMAIL: Blockbuster Trade Could Help Shape Postseason Dodgers manager Don Mattingly has more firepower at his disposal after last week's blockbuster trade with Boston. The Dodgers made an aggressive trade to acquire Adrian Gonzalez, Josh Beckett, Carl Crawford and Nick Punto from the Red Sox, giving the Dodgers a boost down the stretch in their pennant push. The Giants still maintain the lead in the National League West, and Cincinnati has developed the Majors' biggest division lead in the Central. The Nationals maintain control of the East behind Cy Young contender Stephen Strasburg. The Rangers -- defending American League champions -- have stayed solid in pursuit of another division title, and the White Sox maintain an edge in the Central. Perhaps the game's greatest story is a surprising race in the AL East, which is topped by the Yankees, with Baltimore and Tampa Bay in close pursuit. Read More •  Red Sox may get creative with payroll freedom •  MLB tabs Target Field for '14 All-Star Game •  A decade after 'Moneyball,' A's writing unique story Stand Up To Cancer Stand Up To Cancer's biannual telethon is returning Sept. 7, and will feature a star-studded cast appealing for support and donations for cancer research.  More LIKE Us On Facebook Get the latest news, highlights and photos from around the League, including chances to win MLB prizes from your favorite team!  More MLB Insiders Club Get a free magazine, ASG Program and Team Blanket when you subscribe.  More March to the Majors Follow the next generation of baseball's stars as they make their way to the Major Leagues.  More Upcoming Games CLICK FOR TICKETS   AND TO WATCH ON MLB.TV  Thu, August 30 Cardinals vs. Nationals 7:05 p.m.  Fri, August 31 White Sox vs. Tigers 7:05 p.m.  Sat, Sept. 1 D-backs vs. Dodgers 9;10 p.m.  Sun, Sept. 2 Giants vs. Cubs 2:20 p.m.  Mon, Sept. 3 Yankees vs. Rays 1:10 p.m.  Tue, Sept. 4 Phillies vs. Reds 7:10 p.m.  Wed, Sept. 5 Angels vs. A's 3:35 p.m.  Thu, Sept. 6 Rangers vs. Royals 8:10 p.m. MLB.com Cut4 Bobbleheads, bleacher creatures and bratwursts. Basically, anything that's trending. Inside access and must-share videos from Real-Time Correspondents in every Major League ballpark. See what's trending MLB Social Media Clubhouse Have your social bases set Looking to connect with MLB and your favorite club on social media? Look no further. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and now Tumblr and Pinterest. Connect Now MLB Entertainment Sammy Adams stops by the MLB Fan Cave to talk about the Red Sox, the power of social media, and perform for a packed house. More Insider Trivia Who holds the Major League record for the most home runs by a rookie? A. Barry Bonds B. Ralph Kiner C. Mark McGwire D. Frank Robinson Get Answer Fantasy Takes 15 seconds a day; $5.6 million reasons to play. Sign up >> MLB Photo Store Take home a favorite memory or yesterday's masterpiece in our MLB.com Photo Store. Buy Now SCHEDULE  |  NEWS  |  PLAYERS  |  FAN FORUM  |  STANDINGS  |  FANTASY  |  MOBILE  |  SHOP  |  TICKETS © 2012 MLB Advanced Media, L.P. All Major League Baseball trademarks, service marks and copyrights used herein are the property of the applicable MLB entity. All rights reserved. Any other marks used herein are trademarks of their respective owners. Please review our privacy policy » You received this message because you registered to receive commercial email messages from MLB.com. If you no longer wish to receive commercial email messages from MLB.com, please unsubscribe. Postal Address: MLB.com, c/o MLB Advanced Media, L.P., 75 Ninth Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10011.