Red Sox acquire Stanton from Nationals

[MaineDem]

BOSTON --The Red Sox acquired left-hander Mike Stanton from the Washington Nationals on Thursday for right-handers Rhys Taylor and Yader Peralta.

Boston's trade means Stanton could wind up pitching this weekend against his former team, the New York Yankees. If the Red Sox advance to the playoffs, Stanton would not be eligible for the postseason roster.

Stanton, who is 38, started the season with the Yankees and was cut June 30 after going 1-2 with a 7.08 ERA in 14 innings over 28 relief appearances. He signed with Washington on July 13 and went 2-1 with a 3.58 ERA in 27 2-3 innings over 30 games.

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2005/09/29/red_sox_acquire_stanton_for_final_four_games/?rss_id=Red+Sox+stories+from+Boston.com

[Arkana]

1. Mike Stanton?

I've heard his name before...

[northzax]

2. they traded for a 38 year old

who's not for this postseason? why?

[MaineDem]

3. Francona said he didn't ask for this trade

:shrug:

Maybe Stanton's going to be used to GET them to the postseason.

I don't understand this either.

[Kingofalldems]

4. Stanton did a pretty decent job for the Nats

Who are the two pitchers they got for him?

[DaveinMD]

5. Stanton is done

the Nats park is bigger than the Grand Canyon.