An Ace for Hire?

Arguably the most active trade deadline in years, a number of All Stars and notable players have been acquired in an effort to bolster rosters for a final push at postseason play.

One of the most shocking acquisitions this year were the New York Yankees I mean Cleveland Indians making a move to acquire Ubaldo Jimenez. Historically speaking, the Indians have been sellers at the trade deadline and in the offseason. However thanks to a weak American League Central, the Indians (54-52) only two games back in the division took a gamble and acquired Jimenez who has been shaky at times this season. This acquisition didn't come cheap as the Indians parted ways with two of their top prospects in Drew Pomeranz and Alex White in addition to Matt McBride and Joe Gardner.

My overall reaction on this trade is that both teams feel as if they made out winners in getting what they wanted. The Indians were looking to fill a void for an ace pitcher and the Colorado Rockies were preparing for the future improving their farm system with some great prospects.

I honestly believe that an overrated Jimenez won't be enough for the Indians to make a legitimate push at the World Series, and it might not even be enough to win the division as the Detroit Tigers countered by acquiring Dan Fister whose 3-12 record doesn't do any justice for.

Statistically speaking this season, Jimenez is facing career lows in ERA, WHIP, opponent's batting average and home runs allowed. Struggles in these categories can possibly be attributed to a cited 3 MPH drop of velocity in his fastball. Jimenez's opponents have been batting .251 this year in comparison to a much lower .209. The bottom line is that I think the Indians may have given up a little too much to get an "overrated ace" in my mind.

Does anyone agree? Disagree?