1. Giants get Freddy Sanchez, Pirates get P Tim Alderson
- If the Giants can't sign Sanchez long-term then I absolutely hate this trade for them. I'm a huge fan of Freddy Sanchez but he's not much of an offensive upgrade in 2009 over Juan Uribe. Defensively Sanchez is one of the best, and having Uribe in a full utility spot again is nice, but Alderson is a big time prospect. For 2009 however, this trade could help the Giants a ton. I think they need to add one more bat but they may be in this thing for the long haul.
- Giants Grade: C+ (B if they can extend Sanchez)
- Pirates Grade: B+
- I like the arm for the Dodgers. In fact, he is who I wanted the Cubs to get, and I couldn't help but wonder why they couldn't get it done. But after hearing Bell and Johson going back towards the O's I can see why my Cubbies couldn't afford him. It would be like the Cubs offering Tyler Colvin and Andrew Cashner... Fans would have Hendry's head. Doesn't make sense to give up two top 10 prospects for a solid closer who will be nothing more than a set-up man. Like the arm, hate the trade. Look for the Orioles to give up many late inning leads from here on out though.
- Dodgers Grade: C-
- Orioles Grade: B+
- The Cubs get a pretty good LH reliever and a completely lost LH starter for a solid prospect, a prospect with a high ceiling but is far away and a nice middle infield prospect. I love the addition of Grabow but can't help but question picking up Gorzelanny. Maybe he'll turn it around in the Cubs minor league system. Still, Hart wasn't going to become anything more than a 5th starter on this staff, and Ascanio is stuck behind the likes of Guzman, Marmol and Smardzija. Overall a pretty nice pickup for the Cubs to solidify the bullpen.
- Cubs Grade: B-
- Pirates Grade: B-
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