Thursday, 24 January 2013 22:45

Written by Bill Brink

It's amazing to think that the Diamondbacks have traded Trevor Bauer and Justin Upton in one offseason, yet are not rebuilding.

Jay Jaffe at Sports Illustrated grades the Diamondbacks' offseason and argues that the offseason moves have made the team worse.

ESPN's Jayson Stark surveyed some baseball execs and scouts and most agreed that the Braves fared well in the trade.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien and Carroll Rogers write that Upton's brother, B.J., joked with Braves GM Frank Wren to bring Justin to town in November.

Paola Boivin of the Arizona Republic writes that this trade will define Kevin Towers' tenure as GM.

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Jaffe also gives the Pirates a look in his winter report card series.

Alen Hanson makes Jonathan Mayo's top 10 shortstop prospects list at MLB.com.