Biggest 2008 MLB Trade Deadline Deal

1.

CC Sabathia, Milwaukee Brewers

By: beej     12 votes

Sabathia will join Ben Sheets atop Milwaukee's rotation in a bid to end the franchise's 26-year postseason drought. Sabathia began his Brewer career 4-0 in four starts.

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2.

Ivan Rodriguez, New York Yankees

By: beej     10 votes

In need of a starting catcher since Jorge Posada decided to undergo season-ending surgery on his throwing shoulder, the Yankees pick up a 13-time Gold Glover and 14-time All-Star to work behind the plate the rest of the season. The Yankees' setup job had been increasingly filled by Jose Veras, and the addition of Damaso Marte gave them two pitchers to fill the role, making Farnsworth expendable. The right-hander, who was with the Tigers in 2005, will join a beleaguered Detroit bullpen. (MLB.com)

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3.

Jason Bay, Boston Red Sox

By: beej     13 votes

Pittsburgh dealt OF Jason Bay to Boston in a three team deal for two prospects from both the Red Sox and the Dodgers, including reliever Craig Hansen and third baseman Andy LaRoche.

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4.

Mark Teixeira, Los Angeles Angels

By: beej     10 votes

With the game's best record and a history of standing pat, the Angels figured to be quiet this summer. So much for that. They merely went out and acquired one of the game's top switch-hitting sluggers when they traded for Teixeira. Considering he might be a two-month rental -- although you have to figure that will get handled with Scott Boras a frequent fan at Angels games -- it's not without risk for the Angels. The Braves got a skilled batsman in Kotchman, whose power doesn't compare to Teixeira but the rest of his game isn't that far removed, and a Double-A reliever in Marek. (MLB.com)

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5.

Xavier Nady, New York Yankees

By: beej     10 votes

Xavier Nady was enjoying the best season of his seven-year career with the Pirates, and he could fill the Yankees' need for a veteran right-handed bat in the lineup, as well as an additional outfield option. Marte will slot into the Yankees' bullpen, helping fill their vacancy for a reliable left-handed reliever after serving as the Pirates' closer for the better part of the month after an injury to Matt Capps. (MLB.com)

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6.

Rich Harden, Chicago Cubs

By: beej     11 votes

The Cubs wasted no time answering division rival Milwaukee's acquisition of CC Sabathia, acquiring ace right-hander Rich Harden and fellow righty Chad Gaudin from the A's in exchange for four young players, including well-regarded catcher Josh Donaldson, slugger Matt Murton and righty Sean Gallagher. (MLB.com)

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7.

Manny Ramirez, Los Angeles Dodgers

By: beej     12 votes

The Dodgers pulled arguably the biggest midseason deal in team history right at the Deadline, acquiring future Hall of Fame slugger Manny Ramirez from the Red Sox in a three-way deal. (MLB.com)

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8.

Ken Griffey, Jr., Chicago White Sox

By: beej     12 votes

The Junior Era in Cincinnati had its individual moments (see: 500th and 600th homers) but never really even approached the team success anyone hoped. Sent off in his walk year with his approval for a reliever and a Minor League infielder, Griffey goes to Chicago with his first trip to October since 1997 on his mind. GM Kenny Williams thought he had Griffey a few years ago, and now he finally reeled in the big bopper -- though that's not exactly an area of need for the White Sox. But if the crowded lineup creates enough power to propel them into October, it'll be worth it. (MLB.com)

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9.

Matt LaPorta, Cleveland Indians

By: beej     10 votes

That the Brewers have not played a postseason game since 1982 surely figured into the Brewers' decision to part with LaPorta, the Brewers' first-round Draft pick last year. With Ryan Garko struggling, it’s conceivable they might move LaPorta to first, though they could also use more run-production in the corner outfield spots. (MLB.com)

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10.

Arthur Rhodes, Florida Marlins

By: beej     12 votes

The acquisition of Rhodes certainly makes sense for a team in playoff contention like the Marlins. The veteran lefty has been there before, and he'll give what he's given in the past. The Mariners, meanwhile, are desperate for good, young arms at the top of the organization, and Hernandez fills that need. After making a run at the Marlins rotation in the spring, the 22-year-old was demoted to Double-A this year but could wind up in the Seattle rotation in 2009. (MLB.com)

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