Finally!!

Not only is it my birthday, but it's also the trade deadline today. Two years ago the Yankees got me Bobby Abreu. This year it's Ivan Rodriguez, Xavier Nady, and Damaso Marte. They finally got rid of Farnworth, Hawkins, and some minor leaguers. I'm happy.

These were some very good trades and very strategic. I-Rod will fill in for the catcher spot, provide great defense, and they he'll likely be gone after the season. Nady, who was a prospect years ago, has been having his best season by far, so hopefully he'll continue to milk that the 2nd half. And Marte is probably the best left handed reliever the Yanks have traded for in a long time.

The one thing I worry about is the bullpen at this point. Farnsworth was doing pretty good, but I never had much faith in him and he was going to start getting jacked at some point. Veras and Ramirez have been good, but Marte adds the strong left handed pitcher they've lacked for a long time (probably since Mike Stanton, his first time on the team).

But enough of the Yanks, Manny is gone (or as I'm calling Manny banning Manny). His situation in Boston just became ridiculous and the Sox had nothing to lose since they likely weren't going to sign him again. They had to give up a lot, a couple good arms, but Manny's attitude was piss poor. I'll let Doug give his thoughts on it though.

That's about all for me, I just got to NJ and it's late, I'll write more later.