Baseball trades

This weekend a few teams swung some deals right before the trade deadline. The struggling Indians needed another bat so they picked up 1B Sean Casey from the Pirates. Of course, the Yankees in their lust for another pennant grabbed OF Bobby Abreu and pitcher Corey Lidle. What did the Phillies get? They received two prospects, a rookie catcher, and a right-handed reliever. The Phils got the short end of the stick on this deal.

This doesn't mean Philly isn't guaranteed to not make the playoffs, but it's going to a real mounting challenge for them in East because the Braves and Mets won't be set up for misfortune this season. The Cardinals also wanted to make a change in their infield so they traded Hector Lunar to the Indians for second baseman Ronnie Belliard. I don't think this move will make much difference. Their strength lies within Albert Pujols and their pitching staff.

Teams are going to be making runs in the last 2 months of the season. Rumors still circulate around baseball that Alfonso Soriano, Barry Zito, Miguel Tejada, and Greg Maddux could up next on the trade block. Well, for now that's all just speculation. You have to wait and see what happens. It should be interesting to see what players go or those who will stay.