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http://gty.im/53106318 Doug Melvin joined the Milwaukee Brewers after the worst year of their franchise’s existence. The 2002 Brewers finished 56-106, 8 more losses than their lone Seattle Pilots season and their only year in Milwaukee with less than a .400 winning percentage. The Brewers had not had a winning season since 1992 and had not made…

http://gty.im/482192114 The MLB non-waiver trade deadline has come and gone and it is time to look at what happened. There were 37 trades between July 23 and July 31. Big names are changing places, some teams solidified their playoff hopes, and some teams are building their futures. Here are the 5 boldest moves leading up to the trade deadline.…

http://gty.im/473527652 The Los Angeles Dodgers traded newly acquired outfielder Mike Morse to the Pittsburgh Pirates for outfielder Jose Tabata. Morse was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 3rd round of the 2000 MLB Draft and made his debut in 2005 with the Seattle Mariners. He is in his 11th season and the Dodgers will be his 6th team.…

http://gty.im/477660950 The Los Angeles Angels get first baseman/third baseman Conor Gillaspie from the Chicago White Sox for cash considerations. Gillaspie was selected by the San Francisco Giants as the 37th overall pick in the 2008 MLB Draft and made his debut later that year. He had been the White Sox third baseman for the past 3 seasons.…