Pack Your Bags... Your Gone!

Well, yesterday was the 2009 Non-Waiver Trade Deadline and to the most part I thought it was kind of a dull one compared to others. No real blockbusters. Jake Peavy was pretty big, but that was about as big as it got. Halladay - still in Toronto. Adrian Gonzalez - still a Padre. Although this deadline was filled with prospects on the move, nothing huge was put down. It was one of the slowest deadlines in my recent memory.

Now if your a Pirates fan you should be crawling out of your skin right now your so angry. I would agree with you! According to ESPN's Baseball Tonight crew, they have traded at least one starter from every position since Jack Wilson joined the club with all three outfielders being in the past 2 years. They have traded some guys that could've kept you in the races for years to come. Jason Bay, Nate McClouth, Nyjer Morgan, Aramis Ramirez, Freddy Sanchez, Jack Wilson. I wouldnt be surprised if speedster Andrew McCutchen lasts past the 2010 Trade Deadline. But just think about the names I just threw out there for a moment. Think about how good those guys are or have become after they left you. Yes, you may have gotten Tim Alderson for one guy, but he wont save the franchise. He may be good, but he is the only decent prospect that can be really good down the road that you guys have gotten out of all your 100 deals. All we know, is that if the Bucs can't get it together in the next few seasons, Pirates fans will be pointing their finger at one group of people, the GM, and his staff.

Now there were some actual "surprises" that happened on deadline day. For the first time in the past 50 years the Yankees didnt make a blockbuster deal on July 31. The Red Sox, didn't disappoint. They got All-Star catcher Victor Martinez for Justin Masterson and a few others. The only truly big deal was Jake Peavy for Aaron Poreda and a couple minor leaguers.

All in all, this trade deadline was a slow one, but in the long run, we still have the waivers and we still have a long season left. Who know what type of impact these players may make. So from now, all we can do is hope for the best and look forward to next year!