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Power Ranking each MLB team in aftermath of Trade Deadline

By Kyle Franzoni

Jul 31, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; (Editors note: Caption correction) Kansas City Royals pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) throws a pitch during the first inning in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 31, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; (Editors note: Caption correction) Kansas City Royals pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) throws a pitch during the first inning in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Shane Victorino (18) during the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Shane Victorino (18) during the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

26: Boston Red Sox

ACQUIRED: INF Josh Rutledge (from Angels), RHP Ryan Cook (from Athletics)

TRADED: OF Shane Victorino (to Angels)

Fans in New England are arguably among the most disappointed in baseball. After watching their favorite team plop down a ton of money on free agents in an attempt to rebuild the roster, the Red Sox have seen next to no return of investment on the money spent. As such, Ben Cherington and team were expected to be active at the deadline, either dumping contracts or buying up others in order to boost the roster for 2015.

The Red Sox accomplished none of that.

Boston was able to ship out spare outfielder Shane Victorino, but netted only journeyman Josh Rutledge in the process, and managed to get reliever Ryan Cook in a minor deal with the Oakland Athletics. However, the legwork the Boston front office did leading into the deadline ultimately led them to nothing in return.

The Red Sox will still have some ammo to fire in August, with Mike Napoli being a prime trade candidate, but it looks like the ill-advised spending of last winter will be a touch pill to swallow for at least another season.

Next: 25: Oakland Athletics

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