Aaron Gleeman breaks down the Garza-Young trade in detail, noting that the undercard of the trade works in favor of the Rays.

On the most basic level the trade fits the team's logical, oft-stated plan to part with pitching depth in order to address weaknesses offensively, with the Twins swapping a former top pitching prospect for a former top hitting prospect. However, the trade actually involves specific players rather than simple team-building generalities and once you get past the Garza-for-Young portion of the swap it tilts pretty heavily in the Devil Rays' favor both short and long term.

The Bartlett for Harris swap of shortstops address a huge problem for Tampa Bay, defense. The two middle infielders were at opposite ends of the PMR list at shortstop in 2007. Bartlett ranked fifth best and Harris third worst. The 2007 Devil Rays pitchers struck out more batters than any other AL team, but also allowed the highest batting average. Those two stats don't go together unless there is a terrible defense behind them. Bartlett plugs the whole at shortstop and is a decent offensive player. Going from dismal to outstanding at an important defensive position might be the most important element of that trade for the Rays.

With the departure of Garza, and Carlos Silva leaving for free agency, doesn't this now require the Twins get two good pitchers in a Santana trade? Liriano fills one spot if his arm holds up, but they still need to replace Santana and Garza.