Pete Fairbanks for Nick Solak, one year later

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesJust over a year ago, the Tampa Bay Rays made what some would consider a minor trade as they swapped a minor league infielder for a minor league pitcher.

However, those who were familiar with the Rays system were quite enraged when they found out the Rays parted ways with a promising young offensive stud — the defensively ambiguous Nick Solak — and in return received a fireballing pitcher in Pete Fairbanks, who had already undergone Tommy John surgery, twice.

So, how has the trade worked out?

Nick Solak made his big league debut with the Rangers last August and did exactly what was expected of him; hit awesomely, field atrociously.

Solak played in 33 games for…