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Baseball's trade deadline isn't until August 1, but that didn't stop Thursday from featuring two pitching-heavy deals. First the Braves and Dodgers agreed to a multi-player swap that sent Bud Norris to Los Angeles, then the Marlins flipped the Padres an A-baller in exchange for closer Fernando Rodney.
Here are five things you need to know about those deals.
1. The Dodgers get some much-needed rotation help. Norris is not going to continue pitching as well as he has since rejoining the Braves' rotation earlier in the month.