The Padres add another big-name outfielder, sending four prospect to Atlanta in the process, and also bring back an oft-injured arm.
“Late-innings mentality; short memory; showed poise and was successful replacing the greatest closer of all time.”
‘Everything needed to be a middle-of-the-order force, a coveted commodity on the free-agent market.’
Also a shaggy-haired lefty reliever going to Atlanta, putting two useful parts in Atlanta for the stretch run.
First-hand takes on prospects from five teams, including the Pirates’ Josh Bell.
Notes on 19 players from nine teams in five leagues. Be impressed.
“Graphic amount of swing-and-miss in game.”
Analysis of all of Wednesday’s trades and signings, including Joaquin Benoit, Raul Ibanez, Ryan Doumit, Danny Valencia, and many more players.