Trading and More Trading

The Twin Killers and Mo's Red Hots teamed up on an interesting deal.



Working on the assumption that championships are won with Molinas, the Red Hots acquired catcher Bengie Molina (.08 10) [joining his brother Yadier where they will now fist fight it out for starting time] along with Aaron Rowand (.08 12+) and the consistent Ryan Dempster (.15 10).



The Killers got rid of expiring contracts and picked up some young talented pitching and the Kenndoza Line Dream Boy. Officially they picked up Tyler Clippard (.02 12+), Kris Medlin (.05 12+) and Russell Martin (.14 12+).

Clowns and Red Hots Continue Trading Trend

The Candy Colored Clowns added to their young phenom stable today when they acquired Jennry Mejia (.05 12+) from the Red Hots in exchange for Clint Barmes (.03 11+). The Red Hots were able to add some versatility to their lineup with Barmes who qualifies at both SS and 2B.

Blockbuster Deal

In a blockbuster trade the Rebels and Bulls made a deal using each team's strengths.

The Rebels shored up their current and future offense in acquiring Drew Stubbs (.05 11+) and Michael Stanton (.10 Mx) and the Bulls 13th round 2011 Rotation pick by trading off some of their starting pitching. The Bulls received Hiroki Kuroda (.06 10), Wandy Rodriguez (.08 11!) and Derek Lowe (.17 11+).

While initially this has the flavor of the first dump trade of the season, closer inspection may prove otherwise. Dem Rebels needed to improve their failing offense. With early disappointment coming from off season Free Agent signee, Raul Ibanez, Stubbs provides some instant spark. And if the reports coming out of the minors are true, Stanton could be roaming the Marlin outfield by mid-June. That would give the Rebels a starting outfield of McCutchen, Stubbs and Stanton with Ibanez and Maybin providing added support.

The Bulls needed to improve their pitching and had offense and minor league prospects to burn. Both teams should benefit from this deal this year and beyond.

Yea Bidding a Plent-Ely

John Ely
Copperfields .08 (Mock)
DoorMatts .08 (Matthews)
Kenndoza .06 (Craig)
Twin Killers .05 (Weathers)
Dem Rebels .05 (Lannan)
Clowns .05 (Chavez)

Clay Hensley
Copperfields .07 (G. Smith)
DoorMatts .07 (Matthews)
Clowns .05 (Chavez)

Mike Lincoln
Clowns .05 (Chavez)

Charlie Morton
Copperfields .05 (Calero)

Chris Carter
Ruffins .05 (Young)

Neil Walker
Ruffins .05 (Matsui)

Humberto Quintero
Kenndoza Line .05 (Craig)

Andres Torres
Twin Killers .05 (Lugo)

Jamey Carroll
Twin Killers .05 (Roberts)

2011 Rotation Draft Pick Tracker Online

With the first trade involving 2011 Rotation Draft picks now in the books, the Rotation Draft pick tracker has been updated for next season.  This resource will list the 2011 Rotation Draft picks owned and traded away by each CFCL team. 

You can access the tracker via the link in the menu over to the right of this post, or in the CFCL QuickLinks section of the CFCL Internet Headquarters.

If you notice something that seems incorrect in the Tracker, let me know.

Eli Whiteside - Didn't he invent the Catching Gin?

Eli Whiteside
Dem Rebels .05 (Towles)

Rusty Ryal
Dem Rebels .05 (Lambo)

Matt Downs
Dem Rebels .05 (Janish)

Jordan Schafer
Clowns .05 (Atilano)

Tim Stauffer
Ruffins .07 (Kawakami)

Jose Contreras
Ruffins .08 (Lopez)

Trade to Report

In a deal involving immediate and future prospects, the Clowns and Ruffins have pulled off an interesting trade.

The Clowns trade Starlin Castro and their 8th round pick to the Ruffins in exchange for Buster Posey and their 14th pick.