Major League Powerhouses agree to terms on trade

New York acquires Denvers ace, Steven Hyde (9YZ) in exchange for minor league IF Vince Jones and reserve OF Tim Griffin. The move is partly a salary dump for Denver, as Hyde is due $27 million overthe next 2 years. Hyde is still a solid starter, and will slide into the #3 slot in New York's rotation. Griffin will be Denver's starting LF and Jones may be the starting 2B in 2011. With this trade, Denver gains payroll flexibility and doesn't lose too much in the rotation, as they have a number of good young starting pitchers who are ready to contribute this year.