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RedSox trades Angels Draft Pick 4, RedSox Draft Pick 4, RedSox Draft Pick 5, to Pirates for Pirates Draft Pick 3,

Phillies trades Josh Willingham, Chad Durbin, to Cardinals for Mitchell Boggs, Jonny Venters,

DBacks trades Alcides Escobar, to Nationals for Franklin Gutierrez,

Angels trades Joe Saunders, to Giants for Clay Hensley,

Royals trades Matt Capps, Lorenzo Cain, Jed Lowrie, Trevor Reckling, to Nationals for Wandy Rodriguez, Adam Lind, Cliff Pennington,

Pirates trades Zack Greinke, Jon Papelbon, Johan Santana, to Giants for Josh Johnson, Michael 0-Pineda, John Axford,

Angels trades Justin Masterson, Athletics Draft Pick 2, Athletics Draft Pick 4, to Astros for Hector 0-Noesi, Astros Draft Pick 2, Astros Draft Pick 3,

WhiteSox trades Mike Aviles, to Nationals for Michael 0-Kirkman,

Nationals trades Scott Feldman, to Pirates for J.C. Romero, Carlos Monasterios,

Rangers trades Rich Harden, Kerry Wood, to Nationals for Brett Gardner, David Robertson, Charlie Morton,

Phillies trades Ricky Nolasco, to Pirates for Michael 0-Pineda, Ryan 9-Berry,

Royals trades John Jaso, Ryan Kalish, Jerry 8-Sands, Royals Draft Pick 2, to Phillies for Tom Gorzelanny, Victor Martinez, Ryan Raburn,

Nationals trades Mike Aviles, Nationals Draft Pick 4, to Twins for Craig Kimbrel,

Rangers trades Carlos Zambrano, to Giants for Joe Saunders, Gerardo Parra, Jason Motte, Giants Draft Pick 4, Giants Draft Pick 5,

Rangers trades Wilson Betemit, to Astros for Conor Jackson,

Cardinals trades Brendan Ryan, Jhoulys Chacin, Freddie Freeman, Lonnie Chisenhall, Jordan 8-Lyles, Matthew 9-Hobgood, to Phillies for Joe Blanton, Tim Hudson, Andres Torres, Joey Votto,

Cardinals trades Brendan Ryan, Jhoulys Chacin, Freddie Freeman, Lonnie Chisenhall, Jordan 8-Lyles, Matthew 9-Hobgood, to Phillies for Joe Blanton, Tim Hudson, Andres Torres, Joey Votto,

Am I just tired or is that one heck of a lopsided deal?

I figured I'd have to defend myself eventually. Let me know if it's necessary.

I think that was JB's way of saying that's the kind of deal he would do.

I think that was JB's way of saying that's the kind of deal he would do.

You know me too well Nils! Ready to deal me something finally?

I don't know all the trade criteria rules theses day and I think there is something about established GMs getting more room when dealing. I just wouldn't have dealt the NL MVP and some other nice pieces for what you got in return Nick, thats all I was saying.

I'm feeling the same way. Sorry Nick but I think I'm going to file an appeal here if for no other reason than to hear your defense...

I'm assuming his defense is the classic, "trading veteran's plus NL MVP for high end prospects as part of a rebuilding project".

There are some solid prospect names in there, but always a gamble. The other NL Central teams have to be hating this deal.


Man, the NL Central is going to be a blood bath next season with Pitt, the Reds and Cards battling it out. No offense to the Cubs, Astros and Brew Crew, of course.

Let's break this down...

Chacin: 137.1 IP, 114 hits allowed, 10 HR allowed, 3.54 FIP, 3.0 WAR, 22 years old
Hudson: 228.2 IP, 189 hits allowed, 20 HR allowed, 4.09 FIP, 2.7 WAR, 35 years old

Chacin is a stud. I've been wrong before and maybe I am this time, but this dude looks like the real deal. And he's only 13 years younger. If this swap of starters isn't good for me then I must be crazy.

Blanton is a number 4 or 5 pitcher who gives up 30 HR a year. I made it pretty clear I was willing to move him for the best MI I could get. I was offered Tyler Greene. Torres did't get a nibble from anyone. Why is that? He's a 32 year old who has one nice season now under his belt, and frankly after watching him, he looks awful. Are these 2 decent pieces for a contender? Sure. But do they have much value? I think you all answered that for me.

Now looking at the rest of the deal, hes getting the almighty Votto and I am getting Freddie Freeman, Lonnie Chisenhall, Jordan Lyles (all ranked in the top 50 going into this season), Matt Hobgood (the #5 pick last year?), and a excellent defensive SS who has the ability to hit .250 out of my 8 hole. Am I taking a gamble here? Sure am. But honestly, I am bored having an 85 win team every year and missing the playoffs (obviously with the exception of this year thanks to sim freaks like Ramon Ortiz, Chris Getz, Ryan Raburn, Raul Ibanez etc.). I would rather take a gamble on some young guys, as I did in the VMart deal, and see what happens. Obviously some of you see Freeman, Lyles and Chisenhall as more of a gamble than I do. That's fine, but if they all turn into stars then I will gladly tell you all to kiss my ass (in a nice way though cause I like you guys). If not, then you all can call me what you will. I am going to have much more fun this year watching these players develop than having Tim Hudson, Ricky Nolasco and some scrubs go up against some of the better teams in this league. Votto can't win me a title by himself. This deal isn't getting overturned and I don't want it to.

Love, Nick

Phillies wrote: Blanton is a number 4 or 5 pitcher who gives up 30 HR a year. I made it pretty clear I was willing to move him for the best MI I could get. I was offered Tyler Greene.

He is not lying about this offer.