The newest Indian is former Rockie's Ace, Ubaldo Jimenez. The Indians gave up a lot. Three prospects of their top ten. Drew Pomeranz (#4), Alex White (#2), Joe Gardner (#9) and Matt McBride (Prospect rankings from Baseball America).

I'm stunned. The Indians gave up quite a bit. I envisioned future pitching staffs with Pomeranz and White composing 2 of the top 3. Granted, it's minor league talent. But, Jimenez is a proven Major League ace. He is 27 years old and the Indians control his friendly contract through 2012 and options year of 2013 and 2014. You may point out his 4.20 ERA this year, however, his ERA in hitter friendly Coors Field is 5.55, his ERA away is 2.83.

I'm still concerned with the Indians offense. They definatley need another bat with some pop (And they may very well add one by tomorrow). You might be thinking, "They could have used those prospects to get a power bat." I too thought that. But it's the old philosophy, "Pitching wins Championships." You might have wanted Hunter Pence, but his value over-skyrocketed as the deadline drew near. I think the Indians will address the right handed power bat this offseason. But just think, a playoff of rotation of Masterson, Jimenez, and Tomlin would be fantastic.

Pomeranz and White could be several years away from their prime, they might be aces, but that might not happen until 2013 or beyond. Jimenez gives the Indians the chance to have top tier rotation for now until 2014. I still see the Indians adding a bat before the deadline tomorrow. Let's all take a deep breath before judging this trade too quickly.