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Here is Dan Duquette on why he traded for Joe Saunders:

“We’ve liked Joe Saunders for quite a while, we’ve had some discussions (with him as a free agent in the winter). He’s a local kid (Springfield, Virginia). He’s pitched in the American League. He’s pitched in the playoffs. He’s pitched in a tough ballpark in Arizona. And we just like his experience. I think (he) complements our starting rotation which has three rookies. And I also like the fact that he’s left-handed, I think that gives us a little bit better balance as we face some of those left-handed hitting-lineups down the stretch.”