Why did Pudge Rodriguez from the Tigers just get traded??!!?

Question

he just got traded to the yankees! omg i'm so mad

Answer 1

I think it was a smart move considering Posada could be gone for the remainder of the season.

He will probably bat 7 or 8 in the lineup and is a steal for the yanks who only had to give up a dumpy middle reliever in Farnsworth

i'm not a yankee fan, but they obviously won this trade

Answer 2

From the Tigers standpoint- they're not making the playoffs.  They dug themselves into a huge hole in April and May.  They also save money.

From the Yankees standpoint- Posada won't be back this year.  Molina is a good defensive catcher, but sucks at hitting, so they needed a decent catcher.

Answer 3

Tigers felt that he would leave (final year of contract) and they need bullpen help.

Answer 4

i know and they got really nothing in return expect and bullpen man that they already have

Answer 5

He got traded because the yankees lost posada for the rest of the season. Also the tigers got farnsworth because they need bullpen help.