http://www.sbnation.com/users/Milt%20on%20Tilt Posts made by Milt on Tilt on SB Nation http://www.twinkietown.com/2008/7/23/577398/rauch-traded-to-arizona Milt on Tilt Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:43:05 -0000 <p>Recently the Washington Nationals traded Jon Rauch to the Arizona Diamondbacks receiving mediocre prospect Emilio Bonifacio in exchange.&nbsp; Emilio was give a C+ rating heading into the season by John Sickles and has had a good year at the age of 23, but this being in the PCL.&nbsp; Meanwhile Jon Rauch over the last two seasons has been outstanding striking out 117 in 136 2/3 innings while only walking 28 posting WHIPs under 1.1. &nbsp;</p> <p>My question to you is, did the Twins miss the Rauch-train?&nbsp; Do you think the Twins should have tried to acquire him if we would to have given up say Valencia, Hughes, or Plouffe?</p> <p>I personally believe this was a great trade for Arizona giving up a future utility infielder for a very dependable arm in the bullpen.</p>