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The risks and rewards of deadline deals.(baseball player trades)
Baseball trades are risk-reward propositions. It's important to consider the short-term and long-term possibilities. The contenders' moves before the nonwaiver trade deadline breaks down into four categories.
LOW RISK, HIGH YIELD
Giants: Pitching prospect Ryan Vogelsong was the only player of consequence the Giants lost in acquiring Andres Galarraga, Jason Schmidt and four others --moves that made them the team to beat in the N.L. West.
The club's increase in payroll was less than $4 million, and its future commitments are minimal. John Vander Wal is signed for next season at only $1.85 million, and Wayne Gomes and Brian Boehringer will be ...