Rangers Trade for Cliff Lee

The Texas Rangers made a huge deal on July 9, 2010. They traded with the Seattle Mariners. Let's break down the trade:

Rangers Get
SP Cliff Lee (adds to rotation that has been suspect all year)

RP Mark Lowe (extra bullpen option)

Mariners Get
1B Justin Smoak (power hitter, Mariners have 3 first basemen, but none are very good this season)

SP Blake Beavan (prospect, could become good #4 or #5 starter.)

2 prospects (names unknown)

Overall
The Rangers gave up three prospects and a good first baseman, but got pitching which has been a problem area.