Lots of players have changed teams. In my comments below I'll share some of my thoughts on what's happened recently in baseball. I'd love to get your take.

I think the Tigers really helped themselves with the addition of underrated Doug Fister, and David Pauley. Yes, the Mariners got Charlie Furbush in return and he'll take one of the rotation spots, but Fister and Eric Bedard are big losses for the M's. It's the age old problem: When you need pitching, you trade hitting. When you need hitting you trade pitching. It's a tough situation when your team is thin in one of the two areas. The Mariners weren't going anywhere so they rolled the dice. I do think Trayvon Robinson will eventually help. We have no idea yet if Casper Wells can hit. I'll say this. Whenever he has played in the Arizona Fall League, Tigers fans have loved Wells He was almost a cult player. Too bad he'll be playing in such a tough hitter's park.

The Phillies gave up a top prospect pitcher in Jarred Cosart who we saw in the Futures Game. Great arm. Great stuff. Great future. And certainly, Jonathan Singleton is a top, top prospect as well. Not in the outfield, but probably at 1B. But the guy they got in return is a legitimate difference maker. Hunter Pence can change games. He's the type of guy that makes things happen. And he was the face of the Astros. With Dom Brown continuing to struggle, Pence fits perfectly in the one hole the Phillies hadn't yet fixed. Ruben Amaro, Jr. did a great job getting what he needed. The price was stiff, but Cosart and Singleton are still a few years away. Lots can happen until then.

One of the big winners in the week had to be Toronto. Colby Rasmus and the Cardinals didn't get along. Now Rasmus has a fresh start. I give the Toronto brass, and especially Alex Anthopoulos tremendous credit for getting that trade done. Rasmus still has some great years ahead. If he's happy.

The Indians trade for Ubaldo? I have calmed down since it went down. The Indians gave up two pitchers they drafted #1. Drew Pomeranz is a flame throwing lefty. A top of the rotation star in the making. A guy with plus, plus breaking pitches. He was one of the only lefties in the entire organization. He could possibly be pitching for Colorado by September this year. By next season at the latest. Alex White is a quality right-handed starter/reliever with big upside. He has an issue with a finger on his pitching hand. The Indians were concerned it is similar to the injury that sidelined former Indians top choice Adam Miller. Miller is just now returning to form after years of being on the shelf. Joe Gardner is a guy that can induce ground balls with a sinking fastball. He's perfect for Colorado, as he would have been for Cleveland. Matt McBride can play 1B and the OF. He grew up as a catcher. He can hit and he can serve as a good utility player. I'm not sold on the fact that Jimenez is the answer for the Indians problems. They needed a bat. They should have traded for Pence. Wouldn't Houston have loved to have made the same deal? I think the Indians would have been further along.

Michael Bourn should bring great speed to the top of the order. He may just propel his club to the top of the heap in their division. He's getting on base more than any time in his career. He can run and play outstanding defense. Great move Getting Michael Bourn away from Houston.

The Red Sox have rolled the dice on Eric Bedard. Imagine if Bedard is healthy. If his knees hold up and his left shoulder is healthy, the Red Sox have added a fine starting pitcher to take the place of Clay Buchholz. I have to give the Red Sox brass credit for going out and doing what had to be done. The Yankees didn't. It's surprising to me that New York didn't go get a pitcher. They have three quality catching prospects waiting in the wings. Any one would have fetched a starting pitcher. They certainly know more than we know. But I still think New York needs at least one starting pitcher.

Texas? They pick up Mike Adams but they sacrifice LHP Robbie Erlin. He's a big upside arm that the Padres will be glad they have. The other pitcher, righty Joe Wieland is another potential big league arm. Good deal for both teams.

Then there's the San Francisco Giants who decided to pick up Orlando Cabrera to play SS. He, instead of Miguel Tejada will be the one watching ground balls sail to his left and sail to his right. Both have no range remaining. The logic baffles me.

Brett Wallace and Chris Johnson have been demoted by Houston. Amazing. Amazing. I just can't believe that franchise. They now have no face, no personality and nobody to get on base or drive in runs. Yes, as I said before, Singleton will arrive and so will Cosart. But that could be 2 or 3 years from now. They now have no Oswalt, no Berkman, no Pence, no Bourn and no chance. But they still have Carlos Lee.

I like Thomas Neal-the OF/1B the Indians got from San Francisco for Cabrera. I think he can play and I hope the Indians give him a shot at some point. Neal was on the 40-man roster. The Indians have to replace Matt LaPorta sooner than later, don't they? What am I missing here. Oh, that's right. They gave up Cy Young for him. Have to play him.

Speaking of C.C. Sabathia, does he take up your entire TV screen now with that ..um...hefty lower and middle body, or is it just my TV? How would you like the 3rd seat on a plane with Sabathia and Bartolo Colon. I should talk. Well, my point is that C.C is getting larger, larger.

If you read my Arizona Fall League and spring training reports, I raved about Johnny Giavotella. He's a good hit, no field 2B for the Royals. He is now playing for the big club and I think you can look to him with confidence if you need a middle-infielder. Just a scrappy, excellent bat control guy.

This week my RotoWire prospect article will be about Drew Pomeranz. See what his high school coach had to say about him. Beginning Sunday afternoon 8-7-11 and for the next week I won't be answering your comments as I won't be available. I'll catch up with you in a week. Until then, follow me on Twitter when I return @BerniePleskoff and read my column on MLB.com in the Opinions section. Have a wonderful week and I'll catch up with you soon. I'll respond to anything until tomorrow morning.