November 4, 200916 yr http://baseball.realgm.com/src_wiretap_arc..._to_pittsburgh/ Rays Trade Iwamura To Pittsburgh 3rd November, 2009 - 7:11 pm RealGM Staff Report - The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced they have acquired infielder Akinori Iwamura from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jesse Chavez. The announcement was made by Pirates Senior Vice President, General Manager Neal Huntington. The 30-year-old Iwamura, who was a nine-year veteran of the Japanese Central League while playing with Yakult from 1998 to 2006, spent the last three seasons playing with Tampa Bay. He was converted from a third baseman to a second baseman following the 2007 campaign and went on to make 152 appearances at second base for the American League champion Rays in 2008.
November 4, 200916 yr People got mad at the Brandon Allen trade, but this seems to be the going rate for average relievers.
November 4, 200916 yr Major League Baseball generally discourages the completion of such transactions until after the World Series. (The Yankees and Phillies will play Game 6 on Wednesday.) SI
November 4, 200916 yr QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Nov 4, 2009 -> 08:44 AM) I thought players couldnt be traded until after the World Series. Normally Major League Baseball will suppress the announcement of trades during the World Series - they don't want anything taking attention away from the games - but it's perfectly legal to make a deal.
November 4, 200916 yr Interesting. Good move by the Pirates. Rays made the deal for financial purposes I assume.
November 4, 200916 yr QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Nov 4, 2009 -> 01:26 PM) Interesting. Good move by the Pirates. Rays made the deal for financial purposes I assume. And because Zobrist is just fine at 2B.
November 4, 200916 yr QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Nov 4, 2009 -> 11:27 AM) And because Zobrist is just fine at 2B. Yep, Rays had no use for Iwamura. Financially they save money and we'll see what the Rays do with it. they also saved a ton when they moved Kazmir and if there pitching recoups they should be just fine to make another run next year.
November 4, 200916 yr I find it funny that almost all the rumors about Iwamura had him going to the Cubs.
November 4, 200916 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 4, 2009 -> 02:10 PM) I find it funny that almost all the rumors about Iwamura had him going to the Cubs. they dont need him, they are getting Brian Roberts
November 4, 200916 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 4, 2009 -> 12:10 PM) I find it funny that almost all the rumors about Iwamura had him going to the Cubs. Seriously, they'll sign DeRosa.
November 4, 200916 yr QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Nov 4, 2009 -> 02:15 PM) they dont need him, they are getting Brian Roberts ftw!
November 4, 200916 yr QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Nov 4, 2009 -> 02:15 PM) they dont need him, they are getting Brian Roberts and then Peavy
November 5, 200916 yr QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Nov 4, 2009 -> 08:00 AM) wow, the Pirates actually made a trade that might look to be in their favor! http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4228972 http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4364832 Edited November 5, 200916 yr by Felix
November 5, 200916 yr QUOTE (Kalapse @ Nov 4, 2009 -> 11:23 AM) Normally Major League Baseball will suppress the announcement of trades during the World Series - they don't want anything taking attention away from the games - but it's perfectly legal to make a deal. Unless your name is Alex Rodriguez.
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