Toronto Trades Corey Patterson!

To make a long story short, the Jays have acquired CF Colby Rasmus, relief pitchers Brian Tallet, Trever Miller, and PJ Walters from the Cardinals along with 3B/OF Mark Teahen from the White Sox. In exchange, they sent OF Corey Patterson, SP Edwin Jackson (who they acquired from the White Sox earlier today in exchange for Jason Frasor and Zach Stewart), and relievers Marc Rzepczynski & Octavio Dotel to St. Louis.

This is literally a huge trade for the Jays. Three teams and 11 players were involved. First off, the fact that the Jays actually found someone to take Corey Patterson off their hands is absolutely awesome. Also the Jays now have a bonafide young centerfielder in Colby Rasmus. He seems to be having an off year, but hopefully most of that can be attributed to his souring relationship with Tony LaRussa. Now just think about this, all of a sudden Toronto has a young, exciting outfield with tons of potential. Other than Jose Bautista, and excluding Rajai Davis (because I don't think he'll be with the team long term) the Jays outfield is 25 or younger.

Also, I wonder if Mark Teahen was just a throw in, or if he's insurance for the Jays in case Brett Lawrie can't cut it defensively at 3rd base. Unfortunately this year, he's having Jayson Nix-esque numbers at the plate.

As for the relievers that the Jays got in return, Brian Tallet and Trever Miller are on the wrong side of 30. On the bright side, they'll be free agents at the end of the year, so it's not too big of a risk. Not too sure about PJ Walters, since he's only pitched 4 innings this year...

All in all, acquiring Colby Rasmus is a huge move for Alex Anthopoulous and I'm looking forward to watching him play this year. Also 2012 is beginning to shape up nicely.

And finally, it looks like the Giants are going to win the Carlos Beltran sweepstakes...