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I think I like it for both sides. Torres and Sweeney seem like two intriguing, but young, prospects. Solid enough, but not at the top level that would really hurt the Angels system. The Rays clear some money, get two solid talents. The Angels bolster their rotation without really hurting the system. I mean, if I had to pick a winner, I'd lean the Rays, simply because I'm worried about Kazmir. But overall, to me, it seems like a nice split.

What do other folks think?

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Truer words were never written than TINSTAAPP. That said, the numbers for Torres suggest that he has a shot at contributing in the future, if he can improve his control without sacrificing the other things that make him worth scrutiny: the four home runs allowed overall at two levels, the .222 batting average against, and 2.41 groundouts to air outs are major pluses, especially for someone who spent the bulk of the year in the California League. Torres will turn 22 in December, so he is on the clock. Unfortunately, his current short streak aside, Kazmir has regressed into what appears to be a third or fourth starter type on a winning American League team, and the ceiling for Torres is probably the same . . . if he avoids injury and can attain some better command at higher levels. The Kazmir story just illustrates the terrible risks associated with giving a dose of 186 Major League high leverage innings to a relatively small pitcher who is only 21 years old. That is why some people call these guys "meat." Buyers beware.

zzard (Arlington, VA)

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