Even Trade
Denver acquired Perry Smith from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for 1980 eighth round pick (#211-Grant Hudson); 1981 tenth round pick (#263-Jim Joiner). Denver paid draft capital for Perry Smith, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals.
Denver Broncos Received
- player Perry Smith
Arizona St Louis Cardinals Received
- pick 1980 eighth round pick (#211-Grant Hudson)
- pick 1981 tenth round pick (#263-Jim Joiner)
Trade Summary
Denver acquired Perry Smith from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for 1980 eighth round pick (#211-Grant Hudson); 1981 tenth round pick (#263-Jim Joiner). Denver paid draft capital for Perry Smith, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals.
Trade Analysis
Denver acquired Perry Smith from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for 1980 eighth round pick (#211-Grant Hudson); 1981 tenth round pick (#263-Jim Joiner). Denver paid draft capital for Perry Smith, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals. Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals received 1980 eighth round pick (#211-Grant Hudson); 1981 tenth round pick (#263-Jim Joiner) and gave up Perry Smith.