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Pudge to the Bronx
Posted: July 30th, 2008, 5:49 pm
by Sly Fox
ESPN wrote:Yankees find their catcher for stretch, trade for Rodriguez
ESPN.com news services
Updated: July 30, 2008, 5:30 PM ET
The New York Yankees have found a replacement for Jorge Posada.
New York acquired catcher Ivan Rodriguez from the Tigers on Wednesday for right-handed pitcher Kyle Farnsworth.
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Posted: July 30th, 2008, 8:54 pm
by adam42381
I think this is a great move for the Yankees. They fill a need a huge hole with a future hall of famer. While Pudge is certainly on the back side of his career, he should fit in well in New York. I just don't get why the Tigers would make this move. Farnsworth can be great at times but he's pretty inconsistent. From the perspective of a Sox fan, I'm not exactly thrilled by this.
Posted: July 31st, 2008, 8:27 am
by 01LUGrad
My favorite Kyle Farnsworth moment from his days as a Cub:
http://www.wrigleyville23.com/2007/04/g ... -here.html
Posted: July 31st, 2008, 8:31 am
by Cider Jim
I still wish the O's would have signed I-Rod instead of Javy Lopez.
Posted: July 31st, 2008, 8:42 am
by ALUmnus
The Tigers desparately needed relief pitching, and they kept Brandon Inge around just for a situation like this. Compared to the last few seasons, Pudge is having a pretty good year, but as an offensive weapon, he's expendable. The only thing I'm worried about is how the pitching staff will handle losing him.