This weekend was a busy one in the Monarchs' front offices, as Seattle traded for Philadelphia centerfielder Yvon Settignano. In exchange, Philadelphia picked up AA infielder Jose Vega, AAA starting pitcher Li Matthews, and second- and third-round picks in next year's draft.
"Yvon is a special player," explained Seattle owner/GM Mack Shultz. "When you have a chance to acquire a player of that magnitude, one coming into his prime, you have to take it. Vega and Matthews are terrific prospects, guys who will be great players on the next contending Crushers team. But we're trying to defend our title and we think Settignano will help us do that."
Vega, a solid second baseman who is learning to handle shortstop, is hitting .329 for Seattle's AA affiliate. Matthews had posted an 8-4 record in AAA at just 22 years old. Meanwhile, Settignano was off to his best start ever for Philly, hitting .330 with 22 home runs and a 1.023 OPS this season.
Is Seattle done here, or will Shultz continue to wheel and deal? Hard to say what the eccentric mind behind the Monarchs franchise will do next.
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