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Today’s Arizona Daily Star reported that Josh Byrnes and the management of the D-Backs have been busy lately trading away some well-known D-Back and Winder players for talent from the Athletics and Astros. Here’s a synopsis of the moves:
From the Athletics: RHP Dan Haren, 15 - 9, 3.07 ERA - starting pitcher for the AL in the 2007 All-Star game. Haren is expected to be a starter in the D-Back lineup. Also, RHP Connor Robertson (who spent most of the 2007 season with the River Cats).
To the Athletics: LHP Brett Anderson (from Visalia Oaks), LHP Dana Eveland (a Winder), and LHP Greg Smith (another Winder). Also INF Chris Carter (the recently acquired Chris Carter), OF Aaron Cunningham (from Mobile/Visalia) and OF Carlos Gonzalez (late-season Winder).
From the Astros: RHP (reliever) Chad Qualls, INF Chris Burke, and RHP Juan Gutierrez.
To the Astros: RHP Papa Grande, Jose Valverde. (Can’t believe they traded him after the season he had for the D-Backs!)
Additionally, the D-Backs traded Alberto Callaspo to the KC Royals for RHP Billy Buckner.
Check back everso often in the off-season for transaction updates and other news effecting our Winders! And don’t forget, the Sidewinder’s 2008 season will begin at TEP on April 3rd…be sure to mark your calendars now for next season’s kickoff!
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