Dodgers - Phillies Trade

[papps]

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.

[h4cheng]

Agreed. One of my mandates is to upgrade the CI spot. Getting Howard at a reduced rate is a good first step. Giving up Brown is tough but I want to win now.

[lp815]

Brown and Wallace's upside offset the money being exchanged, in my opinion.

Big gamble by the Phils, let's see if it pays off.

I'll approve.

[Needle Juice]

Good deal approved

[nerwffej]

 :iatp: good deal for dodgers get a big time player in Howard for reasonable price and phillies get some good youth in return

[guak2005]

 :iatp: