Editor-in-Chief and PermaGuest Outlaw Jack informed me not long ago that the Yankees acquired Pudge in return for Farnsworth who pitched for the Tigers in 2005.
I think it is a good trade. The Tigers need a reliever and the Yankees need a hitting catcher. No offense to Molina who is a great defensive catcher but he is not a good hitter. This also lets Posada get the time he needs to mend and be ready for Spring Training 2009 and the rest of his contract. Pudge and Molina can rotate.
This trade kind of came out of left field, literally from the bullpen and figuratively as neither name was bandied about in trade talks. Expect the unexpected until tomorrow's 4 p.m. Trade Deadline.
Posted by The Tank in Tradeville.