Sports W Col. Here are the July transactions made over the past five seasons. D-Backs surge after trade, but Marlins get two terrific prospects in Penny and A. Nunez. A's fall short of playoffs, but re-sign Velarde and Olivares for 2000. Angels get second-tier prospects.
Royals have nothing to show for making the deal.
Konerko is now a solid player for the White Sox while Reyes is a marginal reliever. Morris, though he has struggled this year, had a fabulous rookie season in '99 for the Pirates. As for the O's, well Blood never surfaced anywhere near the major leagues. Reed and Cruz are second-line players for the Indians. Matt Karchner Chi.