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snowdogjrr · 01-22-2005, 01:41 AM

7/19/04

Trade announced: Expos, Padres exchange struggling starters
In a move that Expos GM James Rath said was to "ensure future competitiveness," Montreal sent SS Orlando Cabrera, 1B Nick Johnson, and LF Carl Everett to San Diego for SS Khalil Greene, 3B Sean Burroughs, and 1B Ryan Klesko. Even though the Expos will be short-handed in the outfield, the club feels that they will be able to deal with it until Tony Batista comes off the DL. At that point, Batista will be back at 3B, Burroughs will move over to 1B, and Klesko will patrol LF. It is widely believed throughout the league that after the 2004 season is over, the Expos will not re-sign Batista, and look for a more permanent solution regarding first base and left field.

Trade summary
Expos get:
SS Greene, .255-0-10
3B Burroughs, .265-2-20
1B Klesko, .260-13-57

Padres get:
LF Everett, .271-10-43
1B Johnson, .251-5-24
SS Cabrera, .262-6-43

In other transaction news, the Expos put in a waiver claim on 1B/3B Shea Hillenbrand. Hillenbrand has already played for the Diamondbacks, Pirates, Indians, and Royals.

01-22-2005, 01:41 AM	#6
snowdogjrr Minors (Single A) Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Antonio Posts: 53	7/19/04 7/19/04 Trade announced: Expos, Padres exchange struggling starters In a move that Expos GM James Rath said was to "ensure future competitiveness," Montreal sent SS Orlando Cabrera, 1B Nick Johnson, and LF Carl Everett to San Diego for SS Khalil Greene, 3B Sean Burroughs, and 1B Ryan Klesko. Even though the Expos will be short-handed in the outfield, the club feels that they will be able to deal with it until Tony Batista comes off the DL. At that point, Batista will be back at 3B, Burroughs will move over to 1B, and Klesko will patrol LF. It is widely believed throughout the league that after the 2004 season is over, the Expos will not re-sign Batista, and look for a more permanent solution regarding first base and left field. Trade summary Expos get: SS Greene, .255-0-10 3B Burroughs, .265-2-20 1B Klesko, .260-13-57 Padres get: LF Everett, .271-10-43 1B Johnson, .251-5-24 SS Cabrera, .262-6-43 In other transaction news, the Expos put in a waiver claim on 1B/3B Shea Hillenbrand. Hillenbrand has already played for the Diamondbacks, Pirates, Indians, and Royals. __________________ Put Joe Jackson in the Hall.