Wednesday, February 24, 2010
IronPigs Improve Infield Defense Via Trade
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs have completed a minor draft-day deal to shore up their infield defense by acquiring defensive guru Albert Pujols. Pujols is expected to significantly improve the infield defense and allow the young pitching staff to develop some much needed confidence as they continue to mature. The deal was consummated when Matt Wieters was selected with the #1 pick. It is hoped that he will also be able to refine his swing and provide some much needed offense to bolster a team that was, pathetic at best, during the 2009 season.
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While I can't wait to see the details - congratulations on getting Pujols. Rare to see a player of his caliber change teams.
Thanks Brad. Justin made out pretty well too. Details are: Pujols and Cano for Utley, Crawford, Lvi1, Ill2, Lvi4. Lots of stuff moving around.
The defense is what made the deal....love it.
"Is it too late to change BP Dimensions?" quoted by Roadkill GM Miller after learning of pre-draft trade moving Pujols to Iron Pigs.
I would have skipped the whole deal if you had not taken Wieters! Alas.
The Sioux sure will miss Pujols' defense.
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