The logic behind the trade from the Yankees perspective was unquestionable. General manager Brian Cashman acquired 25-year-old starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi who could throw 100 mph, a sorely needed backup first baseman in Garrett Jones, and promising lottery ticket prospect Domingo German.
In return, New York surrendered a very average veteran infielder in Martin Prado and long reliever David Phelps.
The team had just signed Chase Headley to a four year deal, blocking Prado from his most natural position.