Dave Dombrowski, formerly of the Boston Red Sox (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
One day, we’ll know for sure exactly how this trade between the Philadelphia Phillies and Texas Rangers turned out, who won and who lost, how each player performed for their new team, did any of these prospects amount to anything.
But at the outset, it’s looking like the Phillies did quite well for themselves.
In addition to getting starting pitcher Kyle Gibson, closer Ian Kennedy, and prospect pitcher Hans Crouse, Jayson Stark reports that the Rangers also sent $4 million to the Phillies.