Dave Dombrowski has always been regarded as a good GM.
But in a few days, he has baffled the baseball world.
He acquired All-Star starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz from the Padres
in exchange for an 18-year-old pitching prospect. Straight up.
Then he acquired Diamondbacks closer Zeigler, who owns the team
record of 43 consecutive saves, for two low level prospects.
So, the Red Sox acquired an All-Star starter and proven closer
for basically nothing.
Wow.
Other GMs question how Dombrowski got away with such a haul
for nothing. But then again, he got the deal done with suspect
GM Dave Stewart in Arizona (remember, he overpaid for Shelby Miller
who is now in AAA), and a friendship with President Tony LaRussa, and then dealt the hapless, rutterless Padres.
A few teams grumbled that they offered more for Zeigler than what
the Red Sox gave up . . . .
But would not the Cubs or Cardinals or any other team have taken both Pomeranz and
Zeigler for three Class A prospects?!!
Of course they would.
But for some reason, only Dombrowski got the deals done.
Quickly. Early. Cheaply.
There have been many writers now thinking that Theo may be too enamored with his own prospects
to trade them for bullpen help. If prospects are the true assets in today's trade market, you have
to part with value in order to get back value.
Except if you are Dombrowski.
