Marlins Sign Javier Vazquez

"Vazquez has officially signed a one-year contract worth $7MM with the Marlins. He also receives a full no-trade clause, and the team has agreed not to offer the righty arbitration next offseason (MLBTradeRumors.com)."

I like this signing by the Marlins. They had some extra money after they sent Uggla to the Braves, and last night Javier Vazquez was in the NL East he pitched really well (2.87 ERA and over a strikeout per inning). i think he will bounce back nicely, and is just one of those guys that can't handle pitching in a big market (like Pavano).

It's a good move Vasquez too, as he makes a solid salary this year ($7MM), and if he pitches well could be in line for a much better contract next offseason.

Yankees Acquire Javier Vazquez

The New York Yankees have acquired right-hander Javier Vazquez from the Atlanta Braves for outfielder Melky Cabrera and left-hander Mike Dunn, sources told ESPN The Magazine senior writer Buster Olney.

The Braves also are sending right-hander Boone Logan to the Yankees, sources said, and the Yankees are sending the Braves $500,000 in the transaction. ESPN

We have already seen this movie before. Vazquez pitched for the Yankees in 2004, when he went 14-10 with a 4.91 ERA. I like Javier, I do, but he isn't going to be successful in New York. You can't argue with a rotation of CC, Burnett, Pettite, and now Vazquez, but I feel New York made this move to make a move.

Javier Vazquez Traded To Braves

The Braves have acquired Javier Vazquez from the White Sox for Boone Logan, Jo-Jo Reyes, Brett Lillibridge and another top prospect. Vazquez was 12-16 last season for Chicago with a 4.67 ERA. Those are not great numbers, but I can guarantee you he will have a much better year next year. Anytime a pitcher goes to the NL, it seems like they have a great year. I think this will be much of the some, plus Atlanta is known for having some quality starter.

As for the White Sox, I don't really like this trade. None of these players really seem like they are going to be "team changers", but at least Jo-Jo is a great name. I don't know a lot about these minor leaguers, so who knows. One thing is for sure, the White SOx have a lot of work to do, even though they made the playoffs last year.

Prediction: Vazquez win at least 17 games next year, with an ERA below 4.00.

-BMack