#3960: "Arizona acquires right-handers Edwin Jackson and Ian Kennedy while the Yankees pick up centerfielder Curtis Granderson. Detroit receives right-hander Max Scherzer, left-handers Phil Coke and Daniel Schlereth and outfield prospect Austin Jackson."
The big winner of this trade is the Detroit Tigers. In firesale mode, they land a less expensive SP, two relievers in the 0-3 price range and a top CF prospect.
The loser is the New York Yankees. They traded Austin Jackson, Phil Coke, and Ian Kennedy for a player who cannot hit left-hander pitching. However, the team must be praying 2009 was an aberration and not a screaming signal of a permanent decline against left-handers. 183/249/239 in 183 ABs against lefties....Well, at least he should hit 20+ HRs with the short right-center porch.
Finally, the Arizona Diamonbacks must have felt Ian Kennedy was worth the extra money to be paid to Edwin Jackson in arbitration. Something of a head scratcher though.
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
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