Beardcutter traded to Slayers

DUNHARROW - For the second time in less than a month, Fabur Beardcutter has been traded. This time, the Devils are sending the All-Star pitcher to Minas Morgul in exchange for 3 minor leaguers and a journeyman relief pitcher. On June 20, he was acquired by Dunharrow in a trade with Bucklebury. Beardcutter, 29, is one of the best pitchers in the league, and carries a $23 million annual salary with him. He is 8-6 this season with a 2.87 ERA and 141 strikeouts.

Minas Morgul, who are pressing for a playoff spot, gave up some promising young talent to get Beardcutter. Pitcher Ufrat Deathskull, 25, was picked by the Slayers in last year's Rule V draft. Rulina Veslay, 24, is a 5-star pitching prospect. First baseman Neal Friesen, 25, is destined to be a slugging star. The one veteran, pitcher Floralia Eäràlad, has been around the block, starting with Dunharrow in 2003 and playing for Bucklebury, Dead Marshes and Minas Morgul.

Posted at August 14, 2005 08:46 PM | more from Dunharrow, more from Minas Morgul