Friday, February 23, 2001
Trade #4
2B Al Molina (25-R) to Louisville for RP Mike Hasley (25-R)
Prospect #161 for Prospect #246.... Not an earth shaking deal...
Trade #5
2B Ed Grand (26-R) to Syracuse for SP Sam Marshall (25-R)
Grand is too old to be on the prospect lists, but Marshall squeaks in at #255....
Trade #6
2B Mike Reed (29-R) to Birmingham for SS Leander Gooding (29-R)
Reed is a decent singles hitter and is sure handed, though his range is not great. Gooding is the same, though his hands are not quite as sure, but his range is much better. He is Captain material. He is, however, very injury prone... If he and incumbent SS Bill Crystal (27-S), who is also injury prone, can coordinate their injuries, we could have a decent shortstop all season!