News: Rhodes traded to the Marlins
According to ESPN’s Peter Gammons, on ESPN Radio, the Marlins have acquired LHP Arthur Rhodes in exchange for 22–year-old RHP Gaby Hernandez.
If you recall, Hernandez was traded to the Marlins by the Mets in 2005 for Paul Lo Duca.
The 39–year-old Rhodes, who did not play in the major leagues in 2007, has struck out 24 batters in 19 innings, while posting a 2.75 ERA in 33 appearances for the M’s this season, during which left-handed hitters are batting .194 against him.
Meanwhile, Hernandez, who has yet to pitch in the major leagues, is 5–8 with a 6.47 ERA in 17 minor-league starts.
The Mets, Marlins and Brewers were all reportedly interested in acquiring Rhodes, who was first rumored to be going to the Marlins yesterday in the Miami Herald.
