Yankees Acquire Nady, Marte For Four Minor Leaguers - ESPN Video

Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte traded to Yankees
Knuckle Curve — The New York Yankees got a couple of pieces that could help their run to the 2008 baseball playoffs. By giving up four minor leaguers, the Yankees were able to get two of the better players on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Outfielder Xavier Nady is a player who can step in and provide a stick in the middle of the Yankee’s lineup. He’s batting .330 and he has good power. He started off the year red hot and has the ability to come up big in clutch situations. Damaso Marte arguably is an even bigger part of this trade for New York. Marte is a left handed relief pitcher with very good stuff. The Yankees will add him to their bullpen and their ...

Yanks steal Nady, Marte
It's About The Money - A New York Yankees Blog — Highway robbery. Period. I can't believe no other team could top this offer. Keith Law had this to say about the deal: Whether or not it was the best deal available -- one front-office exec told me tonight that he felt that the return was "a joke" -- at least it's a completed deal and a sign that the Pirates are serious about rebuilding. For the Yankees, they give up two players unlikely to ever pitch for them, a good right-handed reliever in a year when they have a few of those, and a problem child with a big upside, which isn't much to give up when you're playing for right now. The BBTN Crew ...