2008 Trade Scorecard

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Read Keith Law's analysis of each major trade that happens in July leading up to the July 31 trade deadline. (Players are listed next to their new teams.) For more on all trades in 2008, check out Baseball America's Trade Central 2008.

JULY 31
OF Manny Ramirez $7 million	OF Jason Bay	OF Brandon Moss RHP Craig Hansen 3B Andy LaRoche RHP Bryan Morris
Keith Law says ... If Ramirez stops mailing in various at-bats and hits toward the right tail end of his abilities, the Dodgers will have made a quick two-win upgrade in exchange for a good player they weren't going to use and a quality prospect, without having to add to their payroll. … More Complete story | Team pages: Dodgers | Red Sox | Pirates

LHP Arthur Rhodes	RHP Gaby Hernandez
Keith Law says ... The Mariners got a great buy-low opportunity on a prospect by picking up Gaby Hernandez for lefty Arthur Rhodes. Hernandez works with a solid-average fastball, touching 94 mph. … More Complete story | Team pages: Marlins | Mariners

OF Ken Griffey Jr.	RHP Nick Masset INF Danny Richar
Keith Law says ... The trade of Ken Griffey Jr. is almost a straight salary dump for the Reds, and gives the White Sox an offensive boost while hurting their outfield defense. … More Complete story | Team pages: White Sox | Reds

JULY 30
C Ivan Rodriguez	RHP Kyle Farnsworth
Keith Law says ... Dealing from relative strength (since the Yankees' bullpen has been strong over the past month) to acquire a big offensive upgrade in Ivan Rodriguez makes sense. … More Complete story | Team pages: Yankees | Tigers

JULY 29
1B Mark Teixeira	1B Casey Kotchman RHP Stephen Marek
Keith Law says ... The Angels get exactly what they need in Mark Teixeira -- an impact bat who will add power, patience and a legitimate threat against the super pitching they'll face in October. … More Complete story | Team pages: Angels | Braves

JULY 26
3B Casey Blake Cash	RHP Jon Meloan C Carlos Santana
Keith Law says ... Blake's problem -- and now the Dodgers' -- is that he's a statue at third base; he's OK on balls hit right to him, but he offers very little lateral range. Add him to an infield that already has pillar-of-salt Jeff Kent at second base, and Derek Lowe might have cause to sue. … More Complete story | Team pages: Dodgers | Indians

JULY 25
OF Xavier Nady LHP Damaso Marte	RHP Ross Ohlendorf RF Jose Tabata RHP Jeff Karstens RHP Daniel McCutchen
Keith Law says ... The best sign in this deal is that the Pirates didn't place some ridiculous value on finishing over .500 this year and breaking their streak of losing seasons. Instead, they broke with the Dave Littlefield pattern of never bringing down their trade demands and failing to flip players for prospects at the trade deadline and consummated a deal. … More | Complete story Team pages: Yankees | Pirates

JULY 22
RHP Jon Rauch	2B Emilio Bonifacio
Keith Law says ... Jon Rauch succeeds largely because he has plus command and control. He'll need to be even more precise with his fastball location since he's moving to one of the best hitters' parks in baseball in Arizona. ... More | Complete story | Team pages: Diamondbacks | Nationals

JULY 20
2B Ray Durham	LHP Steve Hammond OF Darren Ford
Keith Law says ... Ray Durham has bounced back from an atrocious 2007 to "useful" status in '08, getting on base well without showing the fluky power he had in '06. He's a high-contact hitter with a short swing geared to maximize plate coverage. ... More | Complete story | Team pages: Brewers | Giants

JULY 17
RHP Joe Blanton	2B Adrian Cardenas LHP Josh Outman OF Matt Spencer
Keith Law says ... Joe Blanton isn't a great bet for long-term success in Philadelphia. He isn't a ground-ball pitcher, so his moderate home run totals are likely to spike as he leaves the huge confines of Oakland for the smaller park in Philly. ... More | Complete story | Team pages: Phillies | A's

JULY 8
RHP Rich Harden RHP Chad Gaudin	RHP Sean Gallagher OF Matt Murton 2B/OF Eric Patterson C Josh Donaldson
Keith Law says ... When he's 100 percent, Rich Harden is an ace, a potential No. 1 starter with dominant stuff who can miss bats. ... What Oakland gets is an unexciting package of "stuff," but several players of value. ... More | Complete story | Team pages: Cubs | A's

JULY 7
LHP CC Sabathia	OF Matt LaPorta RHP Rob Bryson LHP Zach Jackson Player to be named
Keith Law says ... By acquiring CC Sabathia, the Brewers might have the best starting pitcher in the National League. No NL starter can match Sabathia's combination of stuff and results, except perhaps Johan Santana. ... More | Complete story | Team pages: Brewers | Indians

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