In Gallardo, the Rangers land a significant pitcher at a position (starter) they sorely needed. The 28-year old is a workhorse (he has averaged 192 innings per season over the course of his six full seasons in Milwaukee), which will be a welcomed addition in Texas--where the Rangers have battled long-term injury after long-term injury. Losing three quality prospects hurts a bit, but Gallardo is a needed addition at this time. To win the deal, though, Texas must re-sign Gallardo (a free agent following the '15 campaign).

The key to the deal from a Brewers perspective could be 21-year-old Venezuelan infielder Sardinas, who can play both shortstop and second base. A switch-hitter, Sardinas is considered more of a defender than offensive infielder at this point. That said, he may push both shortstop Segura and second baseman Gennett at some point. Knebel is a hard thrower with late-inning-reliever upside, while Diplan is still a teenager but blessed with a very live arm. The Brew Crew got full value for their free-agent-to-be starter.

This deal may hurt Gallardo moving from the National League to one of the top hitters' parks in Arlington, so buyer beware. He's also pitching for a new contract, which might become a fantasy factor as 2015 rolls on. Sardinas could push either Segura or Gennett to the bench at some point in '15, but Sardinas doesn't hold a lot of fantasy value at this time (unless he becomes a big-time base stealer). Knebel's chances for saves may have improved moving to Milwaukee, but he must first settle into a big-league role (and city, after being traded often so far in his young career). As for Diplan, he should be on the long-range keeper radar but is several years away.