PHOENIX, AZ – FEBRUARY 18: Pitchers Zack Greinke #13 (C) and Shaun Marcum #18 (R) of the Milwaukee Brewers listen to pitching coach Rick Kranitz (L) during a MLB spring training practice at Maryvale Baseball Park on February 18, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)
Zack Greinke traded from Brewers to Angels
Published July 28, 2012ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Los Angeles Angels made their latest big move Friday, acquiring ace pitcher Zack Greinke from the Milwaukee Brewers for rookie shortstop Jean Segura and two minor leaguers.
By winning the sweepstakes for Greinke, perhaps the most-prized arm available before Tuesday’s trade deadline, the aggressive Angels followed up a huge offseason highlighted by the big-money signings of free-agent stars Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson.
“It should be fun. They are a great team,” Greinke said in Milwaukee when the deal was completed. “After the first month of the season, they have been one of the best teams in baseball. There is a lot of talent there. A lot of great players. The pitching staff will be pretty incredible.”
Greinke joins an outstanding rotation that includes fellow All-Stars Jered Weaver, Dan Haren, Wilson and Ervin Santana, who has struggled badly this season. The Angels began the day five games behind first-place Texas in the AL West but in position for a wild card.
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July 28, 2012
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