We may never know what the Atlanta Braves offered the Rays in exchange for Chris Archer on Tuesday. We do know several things related to the pursuit that did occur. We also know that the team now has a fistful of new players that should help propel this team forward toward a playoff berth.
On Tuesday afternoon, I was tasked with explaining the deal at the invitation of Thom Abraham on his radio show here in North Alabama.
I likened the non-waiver trade deadline to the baseball equivalent of Christmas for the nerdy baseball fan like me.