INSTANT ANALYSIS - TRADE RECAP

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One thing Shoeless Joe is known for, is the amount of trades that occur before the season starts. Whether it's a small deal for bench players or a blockbuster mega trade, you'll be sure to find it. Here's a quick recap of some of the trades that have gone down so far here in S12.


P-ROD for GALLOWAY

Oklahoma City made major strides back in S11, and winning the AL West division was the icing on the cake. A major reason for that happening was the offensive production of Pedro Rodriguez. Now don't get me wrong.. James Galloway is going to end up being a really nice player for the RedHawks. Will he produce P-Rod type numbers? Highly doubtful.

WINNER:


GUILLON for LECROY

It's quite obvious that the once-dominant Rochester squad is trying to get payroll down, and this move is a prime example. Arthur LeCroy is a solid closer, but apparently the 5M salary of his wasn't in ROC's plans. Getting a guy such as Anibal Guillon in return was key. Guillon is a potential 30/30 guy who could thrive in Rochester's lineup. St. Louis gets a solid closer.

WINNER: EVEN


SMALL / MENDOZA for KIPLING

Al Small is a dominant lefty who has an exceptional array of pitches to throw at a hitter. David Mendoza is a solid hitter with speed who could provide instant dividends for Rochester later on down the road. However, when you have the chance to pick up a player such as Milt Kipling, you make it happen. You offer up whoever needs to be offered up. Instant win.

WINNER:


NEVIN / VASQUEZ for GASTON

See above. Jose Vazquez will end up being a real nice pitcher, all-star caliber. Gregg Nevin is a solid player who'll fit nicely in Salem. BUT! When you can add a Denny Gaston to your lineup.. holy smokes Milwaukee. You're creating a dynasty over there!

WINNER:


GUILLEN for LANKFORD

A nice pickup for OKC as they add Chick Lankford to their rotation. He was a highly coveted prospect for Monterrey, who never quite panned out the way they wished he had. OKC hopes he can get it together with a change of scenery. Monterrey continues to get younger with Davey Guillen, who's an everyday CF/2B with mega speed. He'll hit righties extremely well and he's a potential gold glove fielder. Nice pickup for both clubs.

WINNER: EVEN


DURAN for FITZGERALD

Kansas City gets themselves a pretty good closer in Stan Fitzgerald, who's produced 36 and 38 saves in 2 separate seasons with the Blue Darters. The Pine Tar hopes he can continue that production. In return, Cincinnati gets a pretty good starter in Adrian Duran, who should be a solid member of the Blue Darter rotation for years to come. The slight edge to the team who saves money on the deal.

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