The Toronto Blue Jays acquired third baseman Troy Glaus and shortstop Sergio Santos from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday in exchange for Orlando Hudson and pitcher Miguel Batista. Glaus, 29, hit .258 along with 37 homers and 97 RBIs last season with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The former World Series MVP has $32 million and three years left on the $45-million, four-year deal he signed with D?backs last winter. The 22-year-old Santos spent his entire 2005 campaign with the Triple-A Tuscon Sidewinders batting .239 with 12 home runs and 68 RBIs. Orlando Hudson, a 2005 Gold Glove Award winner at second base, batted .271 with ten homers and 63 RBIs in 461 at-bats with Toronto last season. Batista, who spent most of last season as the Blue Jays closer, saved 31 games and posted a 4.10 ERA. The 34-year-old struck out 54 batters in 74 innings pitched. Breaking Down The Deal General Manager J.P. Ricciardi continues to improve the Toronto Blue Jays. The addition of Troy Glaus gives the Jays a powerful middle-order hitter. Toronto?s lineup now features a solid corps of hitters including Glaus, Vernon Wells, and Lyle Overbay. Glaus is also capable of playing solid defense. If he can silence his injury woes, the former Angel should provide a great season at the Blue Jays hot corner. On the other hand, Sergio Santos carries a low OBP, strikes out often and hardly walks. Santos must improve his hitting approach in order to have a chance at making it to the big leagues. Orlando Hudson is great with the glove, but is a below-average hitter. Hudson lacks the ability to reach base consistently. He has great speed, but is unable to master the art of stealing bases. Miguel Batista served as Toronto?s closer in 2005 and compiled 31 saves. Batista often allows the leadoff hitter to reach base and is inconsistent in close save situations. He pitched well for the Diamondbacks in 2003 as a starter ? expect him to resume his role as a starter upon returning to Arizona. He has the ability to induce ground balls; which could work to his advantage in 2006. Overall, this is another great move by Ricciardi and company. If Glaus stays healthy, he should be able to hit 30-35 homers next season. Toronto has added a much needed power punch to the middle of their order. Glaus joins pitchers B.J. Ryan and A.J. Burnett, as well as first baseman Lyle Overbay as part of the revamped Blue Jays. Winner: Toronto Blue Jays Do you have a question, concern, or comment? ? Feel free to email me at [email protected]