Rockies Get: Joe Beimel
Nationals Get: Ryan Mattheus, Robinson Fabian.
Quick Analysis: Beimel fills another role in that Rockies pen, but isn't a very good fit in my opinion. Mattheus (# 19) has 27 K's in 26 innings at 3 levels this season while Fabian has a 6.24 ERA in 24 appearances (12 starts) at Low-A with 21 walks and 54 K's in 83 innings.
Win: Rockies. Mattheus projects to be a league average reliever while Fabian appears to be an organizational guy.
Braves Get: Adam LaRoche (again)
Red Sox Get: Casey Kotchman
Quick Analysis: Braves get the power bat back that they gave away. Meanwhile, the Red Sox add another lefty 1B to their team, and one whose defensive prowess may be helpful in late innings of playoff games if they move Youkilis to 3rd.
Win: Braves. LaRoche is the same player as Kotchman, but with more power.
Yankees Get: Jerry Hairston
Reds Get: Chase Weems
Quick Analysis: Hairston fills the bench role that the Yankees have struggled to fill while Weems is a Low-A catcher hitting .260-.317-.347 at the age of 20.
Win: Yankees. Weems wouldn't have been a factor for them anyways.
Brewers Get: Claudio Vargas
Dodgers Get: Vinny Rottino
Quick Analysis: Vargas is not an upgrade over Mike Burns and Rottino is a super utility insurance policy should anything happen.
Win: Nope. Doesn't really help either team.
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8 years ago
Not sure I agree on the Braves move. Kotchman was hitting the ball well lately - even with power - something like 4 homers in his last 80 AB (that's a pretty good pace). He's a far better fielder too. Guess Chipper gets his hunting buddy back. Kotchman is 3 years younger too. I don't agree with the Braves move. I'd rather have Kotchman.
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