When Ray was traded to the Jays, he was at an all-time low in terms of value. An ERA of 7.84 in 12 games in Arizona saw him lose his spot in the rotation, and the Diamondbacks were content with letting him walk away for a little return. Toronto signed Ray the following winter to a one-year, $8 million contract, and it turned out to be one of the best buy-low gambles for the team.
Smith's first Splash Hit and the 107th in Oracle Park history was the highlight of a night where the Giants (67-68) outslugged the Baltimore Orioles 15-8 on Friday night and extended their winning streak to six games. Despite Friday's win, the Giants remain six games back of the Mets for the final NL wild card spot following New York's 19-9 bludgeoning of the Miami Marlins.
