Fri, Dec 2, 2005 at 12:00am

A'S ACQUIRE YOUNG RIGHTY

The Oakland Athletics acquired pitcher Chad Gaudin from the Toronto Blue Jays for a player to be named later.

What does it give the Oakland Athletics
A promising young righty heads the A's way after an impressive season at Triple-A. Just 22, he's a kid who works hard and has low-90s heat and a nice curve. A lot of success has come his way in the minors, but he's been mediocre in his 46 big-league appearances and one knock against him is his relatively slight frame.

What does it give the Toronto Blue Jays
The Jays had designated Gaudin for assignment to make room on the roster for new closer B.J. Ryan, so they're happy to get something in return for him.

Fantasy impact

Player focus

Toronto Blue Jays

Dustin Majewski OF

Oakland Athletics

Chad Gaudin P