We have a new leftfielder.
My thoughts on the trade? Remember Bill Clinton's first campaign when the story was that there was a sign in the headquarters reading "It's the economy, stupid" to remind them to stay focused on the main goal? I can't help but wonder if there's was a sign in the front office over on Landsdowne that read "Trade Manny: By any means necessary."
The Dodgers have one of the best hitters in the game and they won't have to write a single paycheck. The Pirates got four cheap young players. And while Hansen and Moss are not established front-line major leaguers, they are ready for the big leagues and will only get better. They are very good values to the Pirates.
I know Manny didn't want to be here and was a distraction. Trading Manny was a good thing. But paying the salary AND adding two young players seems too much for "Just" Jason Bay. How hard can you hit the panic button?
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