Reds deal Swisher for Cub's Martin

[bridgestone]

to
X Martin, Russell, $-3.5m (2010) from ATL
X Martin, Russell, $-0.5m (2010) from CHC
C Martin, Russell, $4m (2012)

to
X-OF Swisher, Nick, Cash considerations from NYY, $-3.5m in 2010
OF Swisher, Nick, $5.5m (2012)
X-OF Swisher, Nick, Money from BAL, $-1.5m in 2010
X OF Swisher, Nick, Money from CIN, $0.5m in 2010

We are swapping on a needs basis.  I could use Martin, but the offense from the OF is needed much more.  We essentially made both of these players free this year.

[Dan Wood]

Reds agree. As much as I hate to see Swisher go, it is needed since backstop has been a problem in the Queen city. I thought I remedied the problem in free agency, but Kelly Shoppach went down like Jake's mom, early in the season. With the suddenly rejuvenated, yet brittle, Jim Edmonds, I have the depth to make this deal.

[Colby]

The $500k cash exchange on both sides is not needed since they cancel each other out.

[Mr.TradeKing]

Although I believe that Martin has a little more value based mainly on the position, I think this is a very clean and fair deal. Money stays the same and both teams fill a need. APPROVED.

~MTK

[lp815]

Just wait, Dan, I gotta couple good ones coming, but I'm not gonna use them on one of your lame trades.

Btw, good job Mike acquiring Swisher, Nick Saban was talking him up to me, then he bolts him to you. 

[MillerTime]

Approved.  Good, fair deal.

[Paul S.]

   The Reds get a slight edge but it is a fair trade.

[Colby]

to
X Martin, Russell, $-3.5m (2010) from ATL
X Martin, Russell, $-0.5m (2010) from CHC
C Martin, Russell, $4m (2012)

to
X-OF Swisher, Nick, Cash considerations from NYY, $-3.5m in 2010
OF Swisher, Nick, $5.5m (2012)
X-OF Swisher, Nick, Money from BAL, $-1.5m in 2010
X OF Swisher, Nick, Money from CIN, $0.5m in 2010

 

Mike is correct that the extra $500k is not needed.