Reds / Giants

[Reds GM (Victor)]

REDS GET :[/u]

Cole Hamels , PHI : 2011 - 9.5M


GIANTS GET :[/u]

B.J. Upton , TB : 2011 - 4.83M


Reds Confirm. I do this deal to give me a solid rotation to really make me a competitor down the stretch. Now I have a 4man rotation that can compete with any team down stretch. Upton is an excellent talent and beginning to heat up but I just have never been a fan of his and with the recent acquisition of Gordon became expendable for right price. Thanks go to Giants for constant contact and negotiations.

Giants to confirm.

[Giants GM (Matt)]

I confirm. I was in real need of a bat with Huff, Matsui, Beckham struggling and Pablo on the DL. I felt one of my pitchers was expendable with my deep rotation. Upton is off to a decent start and if he gets 20+ HR with 75+ RBI that will be a big help. The 4.67M in extra cap space will help as well. Thanks to Victor for the fast and easy negotiations.

[Bud Selig (Trade Review)]

This trade is being reviewed by the Trade Committee


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Please respect the decision made by the Commissioner's Office.

[Bud Selig (Trade Review)]

This Trade has been Approved by the Trade Committee. Please update all Rosters within the next 24 hours.