Major League Baseball’s non-waivers trade deadline looms Friday, and already activity is robust. USA TODAY Sports’ Jorge L. Ortiz takes a look at the motivation behind the moves that have gone down:
ANALYSIS
The deal: Colorado Rockies trade SS Troy Tulowitzki and RHP LaTroy Hawkins to Toronto Blue Jays for SS Jose Reyes and minor-league pitchers Jeff Hoffman, Miguel Castro and Jesus Tinoco.
The Blue Jays’ thinking: The majors’ most prolific offense – by far – just got stronger with the acquisition of Tulowitzki, regarded as the game’s top shortstop.