chas said it was a "failed signing." i just pointed out that it was a "failed trade" instead of "signing."
we gave up nothing to get nothing so is that a "fail"? BUT, as was pointed out by others, we could have gotten something else so maybe it was? barnhart was supposed to be a defense first catcher. i thought it was nothing special at the time and its proven to be nothing special.
you can find defense first non-hitting catchers anytime you want. if youre going to deal assets, you might as well get something of value back. barnhart aint much value.