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Retroactive Blockbuster Moves

Posted on July 19, 2012 at 07:19 PM.

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CC Sabathia, Allen Craig, and Livan Hernandez were traded to the Boston Red Sox for Jon Lester, David Ortiz, and Felix Doubront.

We are aware of CC's talent, but he is expensive. Jon Lester is younger, and he comes with fewer expenses.

Allen Craig is underperforming. Although Ortiz is an aging star, he still can pack the punch on offense. Livan Hernandez was the 5th starter at AAA Toledo. Doubront has a bright future.

Then, in a cap move, David Ortiz, Omar Vizquel, and Chris Bootcheck were traded to the White Sox for Paul Konerko and prospect Damaso Ramirez.

Konerko has 2 years left, versus 1 for Ortiz at a slightly cheaper price. Omar Vizquel is 45, and he is doing worse than expected at AAA. Bootcheck is 33, and Damaso Ramirez was a throw-in.