Sunday, July 31, 2011

Welcome Rich Harden, Mike Aviles

Theo got the depth he was looking for in starting pitching by bringing in Rich Harden from the A's. Often injured, Harden just needs to stay healthy for a few months through the end of the season & into the playoffs. When healthy Harden can give you quality starts. Just what the doctor ordered. Anderson & a player to be named later go to Oakland in return.

Mike Aviles is more of a lateral move for Navarro with more experience & perhaps a more consistent bat. He brings an option for a right-handed bat to the outfield as well.

Do you think Theo is done? For some reason I think he is still interested in Eric Bedard. If we get another pitcher, I think that signals the end of the season for Clay Buchholz. Both Harden & Bedard would be rent-a-pitcher scenarios as both are free agents at the end of the year.

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