The New York Yankees recently lost Jorge Posada to season ending surgery, so what do they do? They go out and get another perennial all-star to take his spot.

The Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees have reportedly agreed to a deal that will send Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez to the Yankees in exchange for pitcher Kyle Farnsworth.

While most deals around this time of year involve so called "sellers" pairing up with "buyers", this trade simply addresses a need for both "buyers." The Yankees will be getting a catcher batting .295 with 32 RBI while the Tigers plug a gap in their bullpen with a right handed reliever with a 3.65 ERA and 11 holds in 45 appearances this year.

At first blush, I'd have to give this trade to the Yankees. Not only are they picking up a catcher hitting nearly .300 (which are rare), but Pudge could conceivably be labeled a Type A free agent giving the Yanks two draft picks if and when they lose the catcher to free agency. Not bad a bad return for a journeyman reliever.

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