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Tony Clark traded. Sets market for Cat?

Per ESPN's Buster Olney, Tony Clark was traded from the Padres to the DBacks.  According to AZCentral.com, the Padres will receive a minor league pitcher most likely a AA pitcher.  I can't imagine it's a top prospect but it still is nice return for a guy that is very similar to the Ranger's Catalanotto.

[Update] The pitcher is actually from A ball, Evan Scribner

AZCentral descibes Clark thusly,

If the deal goes through, Clark could give the Diamondbacks an option at first base against left-handed pitchers.

Sounds an awful lot like Cat's skill set.  The major difference between the two is salary.  Cat is halfway through $4M owed this year and another $4M for next year.  In addition, the 2010 year has a $5M option with a $2M buyout.  Compare this to Clark who is a free agent after this year and is halfway through his $900K contract plus incentives. 

It will be interesting to see who the pitcher is as that could determine Catalanotto's trade value going forward.  In any case, is seems likely that any trade of Cat will have to include cash going to the other team, if Texas wants a decent prospect in return.

Hat Tip to rooster for the name pitcher.