A Different Look at Contending Teams Deals This Year.
1. Cardinals get Mark DeRosa; Indians get RP Chris Perez and a player to be named.
- It hasn't quite worked out for either team so far, but I like the move a lot for the Cards. DeRosa is a huge asset to have since he can fill in at 5 positions on the field. 7 if you REALLY need him to. Chris Perez may work out his control issues and become a great set-up man, but I don't see it happening this or next year.
- Cardinals Grade: B+
- Indians Grade: C, could change bases on the PTBN.
- Hinske has some good playoff experience recently and could help with some of the younger players... but this is the Yankees. This trade will help IF the Yanks make the Series as Hinske will be a very good pinch hitter. Not a bad move for the Pirates. The more prospects you have the better the chance that atleast one will stick.
- Yankees Grade: C
- Pirates Grade: C+
- This trade makes no sense to me for the White Sox. Pena had been disappointing all year and he has continued that with the Sox. And they give up what some considered the replacement for Jim Thome... no easy task but this guy has got some great power.
- White Sox Grade: D
- Diamondbacks Grade: B+
- A trade I like all around. The Sox get the depth they need in the corner infield and the Bucs get a young Jack Wilson clone and another arm in their system. The Pirates are setting themselves up nicely for a firesale this year.
- Red Sox Grade: B-
- Pirates Grade: B-
- The Sox did the best they could for Lugo, who was set to walk free if a deal wasn't made. While Duncan is by no means a game changer, he has had success and if he can find his stroke again in the minors this is a slam dunk for the Sox. I like it for the Cardinals too who have too many OF and needed another IF. Lugo should fit in nicely with the Cards.
- Red Sox Grade: C+
- Cardinals Grade: C
- This trade is what it is. A major league RP from a team who is giving up on the year, for a future arm from a team who feels like is has a chance this year. Neither player is highly thought of.
- Rockies Grade: C
- Indians Grade: C-
- Looks nice on paper right? I'll give you that, but I HATE this trade for the Cardinals. Yeah it makes them better this year, but I don't think they have a shot at the NL Pennant. Not to mention the Cubs are finally playing better so the Central isn't going to come easy either. They gave up their best overall, and 2 other top 20, prospects. They better win this year or they will regret this for years.
- Cardinals Grade: C-
- Athletics Grade: A
- Garko is definitely an upgrade at 1B for the Giants, but I don't think this trade will push them forward as wildcard favorites. Unless they make another few deals, I think they should have held out for a better player. While Barnes has had a lot of early success he is several years away from reaching the Show. Giving him up gives me reason to believe the Giants aren't done so a few points are added in my mind. Garko can be a great PIECE but he isn't more than that.
- Giants Grade: C+
- Indians Grade: C
- This one is very hard to predict. Ian Snell has good to great stuff but everytime he pitches in the majors he just can't put it together. A change of scenery might do him wonders. The same can be said for 1B Jeff Clement. Tremendous power but he hasn't been able to show that for the Mariners. I think both will be a little bit better for their new clubs but fall short of expectations.
- Mariners Grade: B-
- Pirates Grade: C+
- Great trade for the Phillies. They didn't have to give up nearly what I thought they would and got an extra bat off the bench too. Indians got a few good prospects and Carlos Carrasco who should be a very good #3 pitcher in the next few years.
- Phillies Grade: A+
- Indians Grade: B
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