MI Frazier, Todd, $0.5m (P-n/a)
MI Sizemore, Scott, $0.5m (P-n/a)
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OF Thames, Marcus, $0.5m (2011), signed 3/28/11
MI Uggla, Dan, $11.5m (2013)
X-MI Uggla, Dan, Cash Exchanged on Contract $3m (2012), $-5m in 2011
X- Oak pays $6.0m in 2011 and 2m in 2012
This one was a difficult trade for me. I assume that Uggla will go 3 for 4 today with 2 - 3 homeruns, since I am trading him. The fact of the matter is that with a limited payroll, his contract is too much for me in the future with the risk of him not figuring it out. His BABIP suggest he will rebound, but others numbers don't suggest so much. He could work out to be a great bargain for the Twins, only costing $6.5m next year. Also Thames, basically a dead roster spot, becomes a player with upside and a spec contract.
In return I get Sizemore, who I like. OBP, some speed, some Power, the only concern is that he gets a few more games at 2B this year. I like Frazier's bat as well. Power and OBP, just have to find a place for him to play. He is one of the players I could easily see CIN parting with to upgrade at the deadline. Both are young in their contracts and can contribute for several years.
Mark, nice working with you. Please confirm.