The Red Sox [team stats] made what general manager Theo Epstein called a “value trade” in acquiring 25-year-old outfielder Jeremy Hermida from the Marlins in exchange for left-handers Hunter Jones and Jose Alvarez yesterday.

The 11th overall pick in 2002, Hermida’s abilities have yet to develop to the Marlins’ expectations. In addition, there was the potential for his $2.25 million salary in 2009 to increase in his second year of arbitration eligibility.