Interleague Trade

Today, the Miami Stars and Green Day Dukes announced a big trade that will shake up the Superior League East. Miami, looking to stay competitive in the wild card race, acquired 2B Eladio Valdez and CF Vince Lewis from the Dukes. In return, they sent struggling 22-year old 2B Rey Nunez, minor league shortstop Erik Smith, and reserve outfielder Marcus McDonald to the Dukes. In addition to their wild card pursuit, insiders indicate that Miami was also eager to add another jawa to their team. Although Green Day is only 3 games back in the Central, they are in 4th place and under .500. They are clearly looking to get younger and purge themselves of Vince Lewis' $8 Million dollar contract for next season. The key to the deal may be the 19-year old shortstop Erik Smith. He is a few years away from making an impact, but scouts project him as a future 20-HR/40-SB prospect.