OAK - TEX trade

[Providence A's]

OAK Trades:

C Landon Powell - 3.5 star spec - MLC
SP Brad Sullivan - 3.0 star spec - MLC

Salary Subtotal: $0

TEX Trades:

3B Travis Metcalf - 3.5 star spec - $300k
SP Kasey Kiker - 3.5 star spec - MLC

Salary Subtotal: $300k

[BrianDawkins]

prov needed a 3B and Metcalf was expendable due to Hank Blalock, so this was a pretty easy deal for both parties. I really became intrigued by Powell; he doesn't have much time to fill out before he turns 26, but he has starter potential down the line.

[Providence A's]

Yea, I'm still trying to see if I can get a better upgrade at 3B, but if not Metcalf will bat last and not be expected to do much offensively...he should be solid defensively though, which is important to me. I like Kiker...even if he doesn't gain talent, he'd still make a decent bottom of the rotation guy. Powell was worth it to get both...Sullivan was a non-factor for me.