[djeffectz]

For the NL West champion Arizona Diamondbacks, it's extreme makeover.

Completing three trades in one day, the Diamondbacks have altered their roster dramatically, acquiring right-hander Dan Haren from the A's and reliever Chad Qualls and infielder Chris Burke from the Astros.
The D-Backs are giving up six prospects to the A's while acquiring Haren and Class AAA rigth-hander Connor Robertson. They are sending closer Jose Valverde to the Astros for Qualls, Burke and Class AAA right-hander Juan Gutierrez.

The A's, beginning their reconstruction, obtained left-handed pitchers Brett Anderson, Dana Eveland and Greg Smith,infielder Chris Carter and outfielders Aaron Cunningham and Carlos Gonzalez for Haren.

According to Baseball America's latest rankings, Gonzalez was the No. 1 prospect in the Diamondbacks' system while Anderson was No. 3, Cunningham No. 7 and Carter No. 8.

In a lesser deal, the D-Backs also acquired right-hander Billy Buckner for infielder Alberto Callaspo.

For the A's the trade marks the beginning of a rebuilding program as they build toward the opening of a new ballpark in 2011. Haren, the American League's starting pitcher in the 2007 All-Star Game, likely will not be the last player they trade.



Right-hander Joe Blanton also has been a topic of trade conversations, and will become the most attractive righty available in free agency or trade after free-agent right-hander Hiroki Kuroda chooses his team

[bigdog3580]

Go D-Backs~

[Rollins08]

Great deal for the D'backs. They know that it takes 2 great pitchers to win. Teams will never learn that you may need some hitting, but if you have a couple of great pitchers you'll be in contention even without the hitting.

[Illusion]

The D-Backs sold the farm for one pitcher. The deal may look good now, but will bite them in 2/3 years.