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They gave up a gold glove calibre third baseman who was hitting for a good average last year and even his 846 OPS is not a bad number for a 3rd baseman giving you that type of defence.
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Rolen's knees couldn't handle playing 3rd on the turf and he requested (very professionally) to be moved somewhere with grass so his knees wouldn't get any worse.
Why would the Jays not grant the trade? We weren't expected to be anywhere near as good as we are this season, and got 2 pitchers in the deal.
Although baseball is business, treating players like doesn't help the franchise 1 bit.
Look at Utah releasing Fisher so he could be closer to better doctors for his girl. Sometimes a players personal life/health do come first.