The Dodgers and Phillies have agreed to a deal:
Dodgers get:
CI Howard, Ryan, $18m (2014)
Phillies pay 6m in 2011, 8m in 2012 and 2013, 6m in 2014
OF Fowler, Dexter, $0.5m (P-2012)
Phillies get:
C Ruiz, Carlos, $6.5m (2012)
OF Brown, Domonic, $0.5m (P-n/a)
CI Wallace, Brett, $0.5m (P-2013)
Wow. I can't believe I traded Howard lol. I give up a ton of money in this deal but I feel I get a solid return. I hold Brown in high regard and I'm hoping now more then ever that he lives up to what he is supposed to be. If he does I feel I got a good deal here. If he doesn't I won't be happy for a while. Wallace is a decent player with upside. I really needed a catcher as well. If Wallace and Brown produce then the money I am spending on Howard is worth it. It is a risk I'm willing to take.
Thanks Howe for the long negotiations. I'm glad we were finally able to agree.
Dodgers to confirm.