Yankees pull trigger on big trade

SI .com is reporting that the Yankees just acquired Damaso Marte and Xavier Nady from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Ross Ohlendorf, Jose Tabata, Phil Coke and one other minor leaguer. This deal is a big step in the right direction. The front office has put aside the timid, gun shy approach and filled two holes on the roster. Using prospects as barter chips is an effective tool in building a championship roster. Adding an elite left handed reliever, capable of closing and a solid right hand bat goes a long way to returning the Bombers to the top. The Bombers' Brass had a good day.