When I posted the Prospect Profile of Carlos Santana earlier this morning, I honestly had no idea that the Dodgers would trade him just hours later in a deal for Casey Blake, but that's exactly what happened.
"The Indians would get minor-league catcher Carlos Santana, right-handed pitcher Jon Meloan and cash in return."
This may not seem like a big deal because Carlos Santana is still in A+ ball and Jon Meloan has an ERA approaching 5 in AAA, but you have to look beyond those two facts to truly get a feel for this deal.
Santana is currently one of the best hitting prospects in the Dodgers' minor league system. Yes, he is...
"The Indians would get minor-league catcher Carlos Santana, right-handed pitcher Jon Meloan and cash in return."
This may not seem like a big deal because Carlos Santana is still in A+ ball and Jon Meloan has an ERA approaching 5 in AAA, but you have to look beyond those two facts to truly get a feel for this deal.
Santana is currently one of the best hitting prospects in the Dodgers' minor league system. Yes, he is...
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