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Trade tornado: Dozier, Archer among 15 swaps on deadline day

By BEN WALKER pushed back into the play- Moustakas and Ian Kin-
AP Baseball Writer off race even after trad- sler were among the big
For Brian Dozier, getting ing away Gerrit Cole and names that moved earlier
traded meant a dash to Andrew McCutchen in the this month.
the airport and a long trip offseason. Bryce Harper, Jacob de-
to Dodger Stadium. For "They're super-hot right Grom, J.T. Realmuto and
Jake Diekman, it was a lot now, and they want me," McCutchen had been
easier — he simply rode Archer said. "I'm excited mentioned in trade specu-
the bullpen cart from one to be part of the organiza- lation, but stayed put.
clubhouse to the other at tion that wants me, part of "I think whenever you hear
Chase Field. a rich baseball history, a your name or see your
Chris Archer, Jonathan hard-working community. I name on stuff, you always
Schoop and a bunch of re- can't wait to get there." wonder. But I think that's
lievers moved on deadline The Rays sent former All- just the business side of the
day, a flurry of 15 swaps Star catcher Ramos to NL game," Harper said. "It's Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper hugs and speaks to
Tuesday before time ran East-leading Philadelphia, part of the game." manager Dave Martinez before the team's baseball game
out to make deals without while Leonys Martin, Kevin One of Harper's teammates against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Tuesday, July 31,
waivers. Gausman and Cameron packed up. 2018, in Washington.
The trade market kept spin- Maybin also switched sides Exactly a year after getting
ning at a dizzying pace. as contenders tweaked traded from Minnesota to turns 34 on Wednesday. sythe and two minor leagu-
Every team except San their rosters. Washington, reliever Bran- "Birthday again tomorrow, ers.
Francisco made at least And why not? All but four don Kintzler was part of so I'm traveling on my birth- Rather than starting at Tar-
one deal since the All-Star National League teams another deadline deal. This day again, so that's great. get Field in Minneapolis,
Game, with Tampa Bay began the day within 5 1/2 time, the Nationals sent him It is what it is," he said. the 31-year-old Dozier hus-
swinging seven. games of a playoff spot. to the NL Central-leading Dozier had been a fixture tled to join his new club as
Archer, a two-time All- The American League is Chicago Cubs. in Minnesota's lineup for it hosted Milwaukee. He’s
Star, hugged teammates more spread out — division "I thought they were joking. years. But the Twins dipped now part of a revamped
at Tropicana Field before leaders Boston, Cleveland I figured it's not April's Fools. this season, and they sent infield for the defending NL
heading to Pittsburgh. He and Houston have been They called me in, I said, the power-hitting second West champion Dodgers,
is 3-5 with a 4.31 ERA in 17 busy. 'Am I traded?' They said baseman to the NL West- who added Machado two
starts this season, and joins Manny Machado, Cole yeah," Kintzler said. leading Los Angeles Dodg- weeks ago.
a Pirates club that has Hamels, Zach Britton, Mike An All-Star last year, Kintzler ers for infielder Logan For- Continued on Page 22