[Clemente21PIT]

Loss 7-2. L: Johnson (5-4, 3.67), 7 IP, 2 ER, 7 K. Street 0 IP, 4 ER. Gyorko 3-4, RBI.

Win 4-1. W: Roach (5-3, 3.59), 8.1 IP, ER, 6 K. SV: Street (14, 3.49). Maybin 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R. We started Quentin at first base, where he has never played, so as to increase his versatility and increase potential trade interest.

San Diego Padres traded RP Joaquin Benoit (4 SV, 4.66 ERA, age 36) to the Los Angeles Angels for RP Ernesto Frieri (3.86 ERA, age 28) and prospect SP Jose Alvarez (age 25). Frieri was moved into the second setup role in the bullpen, with Thayer moving to the top middle-relief role.

Win 1-0. W: Kelly (1-0, 2.40), 8 IP, 0 R, 4 K. SV: Street (15, 3.38). Headley 2-3, HR, RBI.

Summary:
+ Starting pitching was once again fantastic
+ Series win
+ We picked up a younger and cheaper alternative to Benoit by acquiring Frieri
+ We picked up a older pitching prospect to act as backup
- Street had another bad outing