we gave up a 32-year old maholm-type and a guy who's 30 next season and is pretty good but hasn't ever put it all together consistently. we gave these up for a top 3 prospect, a youngish pitcher with decent peripherals, and a 19 year-old outfielder with a very very very advanced approach already. ths trade is a disaster for our very real chances this season, but beyond, it sets us up to acquire the Gregor Clegane of major league players and slot him in RF until eventually the Viper comes to kill him in 17 years. I also like how KLaw looked at it: if you break this trade into pieces it is essentially Russell and Strailey for Shark and McKinney for Hammel. Those are both great trades.