Taipei has agreed to trade pitcher Roy Oswalt and outfielder Antonio Mule to Kyoto in exchange for the Bushido’s first round pick (No. 2 overall) and right-hand pitcher Theodore Unger.
“We feel that our window to compete in our division and league is still three-to-four years away,” said Tai Fong General Manager Dylan Goforth. “It was really a perfect fit. Kyoto needed a power hitter in their outfield and a veteran pitching presence. We needed to clear cap space in preparation for next year’s auction. We also got a high draft pick that we can nurture in the minors for a few years in preparation for a run at the playoffs down the road. Once the negotiations with (Kyoto GM Darin) Keesing started, it really didn’t take long to get from point a to point b.”
The draft pick that Taipei receives will help make up for the loss of their own first rounder, traded to San Juan in the ill-fated Jonathon Papelbon deal.
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KYOTO - At the Bushido press conference, GM Darin Keesing showed his determination. "After being shut out on four or five pitchers in the auction, we had to go the trade route to bolster our pitching staff." Keesing added "Clearly our window is now, and with Oswalt acing the staff, (top prospect Jordan) Auerbach can work on his stuff in the minors."
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