Well that was a surprise...
Nice win by the Yanks followed by a very unexpected trade with the Tigers to acquire Catcher, Pudge Rodriguez for P Kyle Farnsworth.
The more I think about this trade, the happier I get...you can take the angle that the Yanks (like any other team in baseball) can't afford to give up a quality arm...That is true, however this 'quality arm' is not exactly what I would call consistent and not someone that i want pitching meaningful innings in, in October.
Pudge brings a lot to the table...He has had a decent offensive year, and similiar to his role with the Tigers, won't be asked to provide all of the offense. He will also be good for the young pitchers on the staff if/when they can come back.
What a big season it has been in terms of major trades. With all of the moves that have been made (including another surprise, with Griffey Jr. going to the White Sox) the biggest trade has yet to have happened...
WILL Manny Ramirez go to Florida??? Yankee fans, lets just pray that he does.
