Literally days after the Talons celebrated making a profit for the first time ever, they make a trade for a high priced outfielder.
But it might not be as bad as it seems.
"Oh it's a shiny baseball, one of our best, thats for sure," said Talons assistant GM Stu Coates with a smile. "But in all seriousness, we understand what San Fernando had to do. We did a very similar deal just last season. Sometimes you just have to move payroll and open up the budget. Fortunately we were in a position to help out," Coates said.
"As for the players, frankly we are thrilled to get a pro like Lacaze," Coates continued. "He's a gifted defensive outfielder with power and speed. He is hugely popular with the fans. He'll sell more than enough tickets to make up for the salary. And, near the top of our lineup, I have a feeling he'll have some of the best years of his BBA career in Phoenix."
"As for Mr. Diaz, he has some pretty good intangibles as well. He also hits for power and has a great arm. We look forward to him being a great complement to Andres Martinez behind the dish, perhaps as soon as next season," Coates said.
Is it too soon for the Talons to start adding salary again, especially with high priced arbitration cases this season and in the years to come? Only time will tell!
