MLB Update, Trade Deadline Winners

This season's most surprising team, the Texas Rangers, decided to make even more of a splash by completely dominating the market at the trade deadline. Not only did they pick up a legitimate ace in lefty Cliff Lee, they also added a solid catcher in Bengie Molina, a good bat in Jorge Cantu, and a good utility guy in Christian Guzman. It looks like the Rangers should have the Al West locked up.

As usual, the Yankees made a big move at the deadline, adding a big bat in Lance Berkman who will contribute mostly as a DH in New York. They also bolstered the bullpen with the addition of Kerry Wood. Austin Kearns also was moved to New York.

As a Reds fan I hate to admit it, but the Cardinals ended up making out pretty well. Even after missing out on Roy Oswalt, they managed to add Jake Westbrook to their already solid starting rotation. The Cardinals did have to give up Ryan Ludwig, but now they have possibly the deepest rotation in the National League, and the ability to match up with the Reds as far as pitching goes.

Obviously, the defending National League Champion, Philadelphia Phillies were winners as well by adding Roy Oswalt. Even though he did lose his first start in the new uniform, with Oswalt added to a rotation already consisting of Roy Halladay and Cole Hamels, the Phillies will be a threat to make a run into the post season once again.