Sunday, July 25, 2010

Dan Haren traded to Angels

Dan Haren has been traded by the Dbacks to the Los Angeles Angels for Joe Saunders, Pat Corbin, Rafael Rodriguez and apparently Tyler Skaggs.  I've got mixed feelings on this deal.  Every team needs a number one starter and now the Diamondbacks are without one.  They are having a miserable season though and the need for a number one starter is obviously lessened.  Haren has been having a rather mediocre season too, for him anyways, and is making a lot of money so I can see why they felt the need to deal him.  The package they got in return, while not overwhelming, is acceptable IMO.  Saunders, who like Haren is struggling this year, is a former All Star and he will slot right into the rotation.  Corbin and Skaggs are high end prospects, both are in the lower minors though so don't expect to see them anytime soon.  Rodriguez has spend some time with the Angels, he seems to be a decent bullpen option, not overwhelming by any means but with the struggles in the Dbacks bullpen this year the more options the better.  Hopefully, the freed up cash will also benefit the Dbacks at some point. Time will tell.  

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