Chris Archer, RHP 2010 Rank: NR Drafted: 2006, 5th (161) ETA in Majors: 2012 Statistically speaking: Archer hit double-digits in strikeouts twice during the regular season, but it was his 10-strikeout performance after the season that really stood out. Facing Cuba in the Pan Am Qualifying Tournament, Archer struck out 10 and walked none while allowing just two hits over six scoreless innings. He also didn't walk anyone in his two 10-strikeout starts while with Daytona in the Florida State League. Scouting report: The key to the Matt Garza deal, Archer has above-average to plus stuff nearly across the board. His fastball is a plus and it can reach the upper 90s. His fastball command was outstanding in 2010. He throws a plus slider. His changeup is behind those two, but it's improved markedly. His makeup is off the charts. The fastball-slider combination alone could get him to the big leagues quickly as a reliever, but with his improved command and rapidly developing changeup, he's got a future as a starter. Upside potential: A solid No. 2 or outstanding No. 3 starter. They said it: "Simply said, we really like the deal a lot -- it kind of fits in with our short-term and long-term objectives. "It's a perfect win-win trade for both sides or we wouldn't have done it." -- Rays executive vice president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman on the trade He said it: "It's awesome, being a major piece in any trade is cool. For it to be for a No. 1 starter, it makes you feel pretty good. I'm not saying I feel secure by any means, because I have a lot of work to do, but you definitely go in with your head held high. It's definitely not a bad thing." http://0rz.tw/79rOE --

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