Deadline Trade Deals...The Winners?...You decide!
So there were no real shockers before today's trade deadline. In fact, for me the REAL story is who didn't do much. Toronto made a trade but NOT with the headline guy, Roy Halladay. He gets his wish to stay in his longtime home. Don't know who the Mets could have really acquired who would have made a huge difference this season? Maybe you have some thoughts. If so, let us know. Meanwhile, review the trades that did go down as the minutes ticked down to 4PM (EST) today and pick your winners:
*Jerry Hairston, Jr. (IN/OF) to Yankees from Reds (for minor league catcher Chase Weems)
*Victor Martinez (catcher) to Red Sox from Cleveland (for 3 pitchers)
*Adam LaRoche (1B) to Atlanta from Boston via Pittsburgh--remember he was acquired from the Pirates July 22. (for Casey Kotchman-1B and cash)
*Jake Peavy (RHP) to White Sox from Padres (for 4 pitchers)
*Jarrod Washburn (LHP) to Detroit from Seattle (for 2 pitchers)
*Joe Beimel (LHP) to Colorado from Washington (for 2 pitchers and cash)
*Nick Johnson (1B) to Florida from Washington (for minor league pitcher)
*Scott Rolen (3B) to Reds from Toronto (for Edwin Encarnacion-3B, RHP Josh Roenicke and minor leaguer)
*Orlando Cabrera (SS) to Twins from Oakland (for minor league SS and cash)
*Claudio Vargas (RHP) to Milwaukee from Dodgers (for minor league catcher/1B)
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Earlier trades:
*Cliff Lee (LHP) and Ben Francisco (OF) to Phillies from Indians (for 4 players)
*Matt Holliday (LF) to Cardinals from Oakland (for 3 prospects)
*Freddy Sanchez (INF) to Giants from Pittsburgh (for P Tim Alderson)
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Comments: 1
The Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox were certainly winners at the trading deadline. Just what fans of the New York Metropolitans and New York Yankees want to hear.
Also, I think the San Francisco Giants addressed their offensive concerns by adding nearby Stanford product Ryan Garko and Freddy Sanchez to play first and second base, respectively.
Matt Holiday has been on fire since going to St. Louis.
Nick Johnson will assist Florida's defensively challenged infield and add a patient, professional bat to the lineup.
I am certainly not sure of how Jake Peavey will pitch in Chicago. This move might ultimately turn into a loser when you factor the money to be paid to Peavey. I will wait on this trade.
Some moves were rather non-descript. Jerry Hairston adds versatility to the Yankees.
Adam LaRoche will provide a little more power to Atlanta than what Casey Kotchman provided.