2005-2006 Offseason

Edgar Renteria and cash to the Braves for prospect Andy Marte. Marte was then sent along with relief pitcher Guilermio Mota to Cleveland for CF Coco Crisp

Grade: B+ Crisp is a great fielder, and has some good speed, but letting Damon get away was foolish.

Getting Beckett, Lowell, and Mota for prospects

Grade: B Starting pitching wasn't a major need considering that they still had Arroyo. Lowell's great hitting has made the deal seem pretty good right now, while Beckett has struggled with consistancy.  MOta was traded