Going to just do a quick overview of all the trades on the last 24 hours here:

Scott Posednik to the Dodgers for two minor leaguers

Benefit to the Royals- they make room for Alex Gordon to play every day in left field, with no one sharing the position, and they get two players who are further along developmentally then what they thought the could get for the compensation picks if he signs elsewhere in the off season.  One of those minor leaguers, Lucas May is a catcher and batting .296 in AAA.

Benefits to the Dodgers- They get a good bat to replace Manny while he is on the DL, and real threat off the bench once he returns, and Posednik is a pretty cheap solution.

The Tigers acquire Johnny Peralta from the Indians for minor-league pitching prospect Gionvanni Soto

The Tigers get someone who can hit and play third while Brandon Inge recovers from a broken wrist- simple as that.  Peralta can play a few positions, so if Inge returns, Peralta can help  rest others down the stretch.

The Indians get a pitcher who they project to be a part of the major league club.  Soto is at single A with a 2.61 ERA.  They weren’t keeping Peralta past this year, so the deal gives them something tangible for him and relieves some salary crunch.

Astros could trade Oswalt to the Phillies- pending his approval

Probably don’t need to tell you that the Phillies get a third ace pitcher- which helps them a ton as they race towards October.

The Astros get some relief from Oswalts contract next year, and it sounds like JA Happ, a young starting pitcher and a handful of lower lever players as well.  They truly can begin the rebuilding process.