Athletics Flip Hernandez
Oakland flipped recently acquired phenom Felix Hernandez along with second baseman Howie Kendrick in exchange for Slugger Vlad Guerrero. In the trade Oakland and Seattle also swapped first round picks and Oakland picked up Seattle's second round pick.
Vlad Guerrero slides smoothly into Oakland's powerful lineup, while Kendrick will back up second base for the Mariners behind Rickie Weeks, and Felix Hernandez bolsters Seattle's already strong rotation. With the removal of Guerrero, Seattle opens up right field for developing youngster Hunter Pence. Both teams were excited for the trade, believing it will bolster both teams chances.
Updated Rosters are available below.