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Trade Deadline Thread

Post by D-train » Fri Jun 17, 2022 4:00 pm

Its a bit early but Bowden wrote this comprehensive piece so here we go. Hopefully we can find another gem like Toro without trading Gilbert or France.
MLB trade deadline targets: The 125 players most likely to be dealt
Jim Bowden
Jun 17, 2022
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Last year, 149 players were traded between July 15 and the trade deadline on July 30, and teams are expected to match that number in the lead-up to this year’s deadline (Aug. 2, 6 p.m. ET). With an expanded playoff field and more clarity on which clubs will be sellers, trade volume should ramp up much earlier than in past years, I’m told — look for more deals before and during the All-Star break, and after the break but earlier in that final stretch to the deadline.

However, this trade market appears to be relatively thin in top talent. There are only a handful of difference-making starting pitchers available, headlined by right-handers Frankie Montas of the A’s and Luis Castillo of the Reds. There also aren’t a lot of impact bats available, but quality hitters such as Josh Bell of the Nationals, Willson Contreras of the Cubs and Andrew Benintendi of the Royals could be moved.

With more than six weeks to go, here is an updated look at the expected buyers and sellers, based on the industry consensus of how each team will approach the deadline. Things will change. (I’ve written about eight teams that are clear sellers and seven other teams that could go either way.)

Buyers or sellers by division
AL EAST
Buyers: Yankees, Blue Jays, Rays, Red Sox
Sellers: Orioles

AL CENTRAL
Buyers: Twins, Guardians, White Sox
Sellers: Tigers, Royals

AL WEST
Buyers: Astros, Angels, Rangers, Mariners
Sellers: A’s

NL EAST
Buyers: Mets, Braves, Phillies
Sellers: Marlins, Nationals

NL CENTRAL
Buyers: Cardinals, Brewers
Sellers: Pirates, Cubs, Reds

NL WEST
Buyers: Dodgers, Padres, Giants
Sellers: Diamondbacks, Rockies

Here is my big board of the 125 players most likely to be traded before the deadline. They are listed in alphabetical order by position group: starting pitchers, relievers, infielders, outfielders, catchers and designated hitters. Next week, I’ll zero-in on players in the first four position groups.

Statistics are updated through Wednesday’s or Thursday’s games.

Starting pitchers (20)

Frankie Montas, 29, is under team control through next season. (Ken Blaze / USA Today)
Madison Bumgarner, LHP, Diamondbacks — The Diamondbacks would have to eat most of the approximately $45-$50 million (depending on when he’s dealt) that remains on Bumgarner’s contract through 2024. Even then, it could be difficult to find a taker because Arizona will want a significant prospect or two in exchange.

Edward Cabrera, RHP, Marlins — The Marlins don’t want to trade Cabrera given his high ceiling and high fastball velocity (92nd percentile), but they need young middle-of-the-order bats and a two-way center fielder, so they’ll at least listen to offers. Cabrera was placed on the injured list this week with right elbow tendonitis, so that’s something to monitor.

Luis Castillo, RHP, Reds — Castillo is arguably the best starting pitcher available. The Reds will expect a haul of top prospects in return because they don’t have to move him. He’s under team control through next season.

Johnny Cueto, RHP, White Sox — If the White Sox fall out of the race, Cueto could help a contender in the back of their rotation. He can still dazzle with his deception.

Zach Davies, RHP, Diamondbacks — Davies (3.78 ERA in 13 starts) will be on the radar of teams that need a fifth starter. He can keep his team in games for five or six innings.

Kyle Freeland, LHP, Rockies — The Rockies don’t want to trade Freeland, who signed a five-year extension this spring, but getting out of Coors Field wouldn’t be the worst thing for him. He has a 4.39 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP in 12 starts this season.

Zack Greinke, RHP, Royals — Greinke is working his way back after going on the IL last month with a right flexor strain. If healthy, he could be a fifth starter for a contender, but he has a 5.05 ERA in 10 starts this season.

Kyle Hendricks, RHP, Cubs — Hendricks’ 4.95 ERA doesn’t help his trade value, nor does his declining strikeouts per nine innings ratio, which has gone from 7.1 to 6.5 to 6.1 the last three seasons. Meanwhile, his walks per nine have gone in the other direction.

Merrill Kelly, RHP, Diamondbacks — Kelly is a sleeper for a contending team. He’s posted a 3.68 ERA in 13 starts and is signed to an affordable deal that includes a team option for 2025.

Chad Kuhl, RHP, Rockies — Another solid back-of-the-rotation starter. In his first season with Colorado, Kuhl has a 3.70 ERA in 11 starts, including a 3.22 ERA and 1.08 WHIP at Coors Field (four starts).

Pablo López, RHP, Marlins — López ranks fourth in the NL with a 2.30 ERA. If traded, he will be one of the top three starters dealt at the deadline. But the Marlins will only trade him for a middle-of-the-order bat or two-way center fielder who is not arbitration eligible. López, 26, is under team control through the 2024 season.

Jordan Lyles, RHP, Orioles — The Orioles signed Lyles in the offseason knowing they might be able to trade him for prospects at the deadline. If they can move him, it will probably be for more of a “suspect” than a prospect because he’s logged a 5.10 ERA and allowed the second-most hits (86) in the AL.

Tyler Mahle, RHP, Reds — A middle-of-the-rotation starter who fills innings but issues too many walks (3.6 per nine innings). With the right organization and adjustments, Mahle could be a solid pick-up.

Wade Miley, LHP, Cubs — Miley recently went on the IL with a left shoulder strain, which dampens any trade value he had. However, the Cubs have six weeks to get him healthy and show he can be effective.

Mike Minor, LHP, Reds — Minor is making $10 million this year and has a 7.36 ERA in three starts since his season debut on June 3. The Reds hope to move him if he stays healthy and pitches well enough.

Frankie Montas, RHP, A’s — Montas is the most sought-after starting pitcher on the market. The A’s asking price is through the roof, as it should be. He has a 3.40 ERA in 13 starts.

Martín Pérez, LHP, Rangers — With a 2.18 ERA in 12 starts and a 2.6 WAR (Baseball-Reference), Pérez is the biggest surprise of the first half of the season. I’m not sure if the Rangers will entertain trade offers, but they should and sell high for the right deal.

Michael Pineda, RHP, Tigers — Pineda is close to returning from the IL (fractured right middle finger), but he needs to get his slider back first. If healthy, he’d be a good fifth starter for a contender looking to fill innings.

José Quintana, LHP, Pirates — Quintana has posted a 3.53 ERA in 12 starts. He’s figured out how to get early-count outs without strikeouts.

Drew Smyly, LHP, Cubs — Before going on the IL with a strained right oblique, Smyly had a 3.80 ERA in nine starts this season. The Cubs will want to get the veteran southpaw back in the rotation to showcase him for potential suitors.

Relief pitchers (29)

David Robertson is an NL comeback player of the year candidate. (Charles LeClaire / USA Today)
Anthony Bass, RHP, Marlins — Bass has logged a 2.08 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP in 26 appearances.

Daniel Bard, RHP, Rockies — Bard, who will turn 37 this month, ranks fourth in the NL with 13 saves in 15 opportunities. He has a 2.05 ERA in 25 appearances.

Joe Barlow, RHP, Rangers — Barlow has a 3.22 ERA and 11 saves in 13 opportunities. Opponents hit .192 against his slider. He isn’t arbitration-eligible until 2025.

Scott Barlow, RHP, Royals — It would take an overpay to land Barlow, but for a 1.63 ERA in 24 appearances, it’s worth it. He’s under team control through the 2024 season.

David Bednar, RHP, Pirates — Last year, he put up a 2.23 ERA in 61 games. This year, a 1.14 ERA in 25 games. He isn’t arbitration-eligible until 2024.

Brock Burke, LHP, Rangers — Burke, 25, has a 0.83 ERA in 32 2/3 innings. He throws a 95-97 mph fastball, a nasty 86 mph slider and a deceptive changeup.

Andrew Chafin, LHP, Tigers — Left-handed batters are hitting .231 against Chafin, who has a 3.52 ERA in 20 appearances.

Alex Colomé, RHP, Rockies — Colomé can set up or close and has a 2.22 ERA in 25 appearances with three saves in four opportunities.

Steve Cishek, RHP, Nationals — The 35-year-old side-armer gives any bullpen a different look.

Carl Edwards Jr., RHP, Nationals — Edwards has a 3.44 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP. He’s allowed nine hits in 18 1/3 innings.

Michael Fulmer, RHP, Tigers — His stuff plays, but he needs to improve his control. He has a 2.35 ERA, 24 strikeouts, 10 walks and 12 hits allowed in 23 innings.

Amir Garrett, LHP, Royals — Lefty hitters are batting .091 (2-for-22) against Garrett. He’s under team control through 2023.

Mychal Givens, RHP, Cubs — Givens was traded at the 2021 deadline, so how about a second year in a row? He’s averaging 12.0 strikeouts per nine innings but has a career-high 1.46 WHIP.

Jeff Hoffman, RHP, Reds — Hoffman has the power arm but he’s never learned how to fill up the strike zone.

Dany Jiménez, RHP, A’s — Oakland’s new closer, Jiménez has 10 saves in 12 opportunities with a 4.70 ERA (3.36 FIP) in 24 games. He’s allowing 6.7 hits per nine innings. But if the A’s can get an everyday position-player prospect in return, they’ll move him.

Ian Kennedy, RHP, Diamondbacks — Experience matters, and Kennedy would be a good bullpen depth play for any contender.

Jorge López, RHP, Orioles — López is putting it all together. He has a 0.93 ERA in 27 appearances, with nine saves in 11 opportunities.

Chris Martin, RHP, Cubs — Martin helped the Braves in last year’s pennant race. He’s a strike-thrower but has been knocked around (5.09 ERA) this season.

Mark Melancon, RHP, Diamondbacks — Melancon needs to go to a contender at the trade deadline. His ERA (6.04) was inflated by three bad outings.

Matt Moore, LHP, Rangers — Moore has found a niche as a lefty out of the bullpen (2.54 ERA in 20 games) but still struggles with command and control, and that will not change.

Wily Peralta, RHP, Tigers — Another big arm who walks too many (5.1 walks per nine), but he does have a 2.05 ERA (3.71 FIP) in 26 1/3 innings.

Tanner Rainey, RHP, Nationals — Rainey throws in the high 90s and has posted a 3.20 ERA with seven saves in 10 opportunities. His command and control are improving.

Erasmo Ramírez, RHP, Nationals — Ramírez (4.88 ERA in 21 appearances) pitches to contact and fills up the strike zone with mediocre stuff.

David Robertson, RHP, Cubs — Robertson is one of the best comeback stories of the year. He has a 1.59 ERA with 32 strikeouts in 22 2/3 innings and seven saves in nine opportunities.

Sergio Romo, RHP, Mariners — He still has a nasty slider at times, but the end of his career is near.

Tony Santillan, RHP, Reds — Santillan posted an 8.10 ERA in April, a 2.53 ERA in May and an 11.57 ERA so far in June. He needs to pitch better between now and the trade deadline.

Gregory Soto, LHP, Tigers — It would take a significant prospect with All-Star potential to land Soto, the Tigers’ closer. He has a 1.96 ERA in 24 appearances with 13 saves in 14 opportunities and is arbitration-eligible for the first time next year.

Josh Staumont, RHP, Royals — Staumont’s fastball is 97-99 mph and he throws a hard-breaking 82 mph curveball with spin in the 80th percentile. He’s posted a 3.38 ERA in 26 outings and is arbitration-eligible next year.

Lou Trivino, RHP, Royals — He’s 1-5 with a 9.19 ERA but has struck out 26 in 16 2/3 innings.

Catchers (7)

Sean Murphy is batting .207/.286/.385 with seven home runs and 14 doubles. (Ken Blaze / USA Today)
Tucker Barnhart, Tigers — A two-time Gold Glove Award winner, Barnhart will be a free agent after this season.

Willson Contreras, Cubs — One of the best position players available. He has a .398 on-base percentage with 12 home runs and 26 RBIs. A game-changer for a contender.

Elias Díaz, Rockies — Last year, Díaz hit 18 home runs with 44 RBIs. This year, he has two homers and 12 RBIs. He’s signed through 2024.

Yan Gomes, Cubs — He’s been one of the best backup catchers over the last several years. He’s signed through 2023 with a ’24 team option.

Austin Hedges, Guardians — He’s been an elite defensive catcher in the past, and threw out 40 percent of would-be stealers in the shortened 2020 season. However, he’s thrown out 20 percent this year.

Sean Murphy, A’s — Oakland’s top two prospects are catchers, which means it’s only a matter of time before Murphy is dealt. He’s arbitration-eligible next year.

Stephen Vogt, A’s — The two-time All-Star is fun to be around because of his umpire impressions, but I’m not sure how he’d help a contender at this point.


Where will Josh Bell end up? (Scott Taetsch / USA Today)
Infielders (36)
Jesús Aguilar, 1B, Marlins — Aguilar has slashed .251/.303/.425 with nine home runs and 31 RBIs. He will be a free agent after this season.

Elvis Andrus, SS, A’s — Andrus has high energy and enthusiasm and still plays hard at age 33. He’s on pace to trigger his $15 million vesting option for 2023.

Miguel Andújar, 3B/OF, Yankees — Andújar asked to be traded, and he deserves a chance at third base, left field or DH with another organization. He has no path to playing time in the Bronx.

Josh Bell, 1B, Nationals — Bell will be one of best bats moved at deadline. Being a switch hitter increases his value because he can help balance lineups. Bell has a .368 on-base percentage along with seven home runs and 38 RBIs. He hit 27 homers last season.

Jon Berti, 3B/OF/2B, Marlins — An above-average utility player whose best tool is speed. He’s second in the NL with 14 stolen bases and ranks in the 94th percentile in the majors in sprint speed.

Cavan Biggio, 3B/2B/OF, Blue Jays — Biggio needs a change of scenery. It’s not going to happen for him in Toronto.

Seth Brown, 1B/OF/DH/PH, A’s — He’s versatile with a left-handed power bat (20 homers last year, eight this year).

Vidal Bruján, 2B/SS/OF, Rays — Bruján can play all over the field and has speed to burn. The Rays often trade young position players, and he could be next.

Jeimer Candelario, 3B, Tigers — Candelario is a solid-average third baseman, but he’s batted just .181/.236/.319 this season with five homers. He’s on the IL (left shoulder subluxation).

Garrett Cooper, 1B/OF, Marlins — Cooper has a long swing with upper-deck power. He’s batted .311 with a .382 on-base percentage in 193 at-bats.

C.J. Cron, 1B/DH, Rockies — Cron has thrived the past two seasons with Colorado. I don’t they’ll trade him (he’s signed through 2023), but I had to list him because a contending team in need of DH could come calling with a strong offer.

Charlie Culberson 3B/OF, Rangers — A solid utilityman who can play every infield position with average or above defense.

Paul DeJong, SS/2B, Cardinals — He has power and can make routine plays, but there are just too many holes at the plate. The Cardinals demoted DeJong to Triple-A Memphis in May.

Hunter Dozier, 1B/OF/3B, Royals — Dozier can play all four corners and is signed to a club-friendly deal that includes a 2025 team option. He has a 110 OPS+.

Brandon Drury, 3B/2B, Reds — Drury is having a career year: a .270/.338/.520 slash line, 13 home runs, 34 RBIs, 41 runs scored. The Reds should trade him while his stock is high.

Maikel Franco, 3B, Nationals — It will take injuries to others for the Nationals to find a taker, but Franco does have power. He’s played in all 65 games this season for Washington.

Adam Frazier, 2B/OF, Mariners — The Mariners like to buy and sell at the deadline, and Frazier will be a free agent after this season. He can play an acceptable second base or left field and can hit for average (though he’s at .229 after batting .305 last season).

Garrett Hampson, INF/OF, Rockies — A versatile player who brings middle-of-the-diamond speed to the table. He’s currently on the COVID-19 injured list.

Josh Harrison, 2B/3B/OF, White Sox — If the White Sox don’t rebound, Harrison could be available. He’s struggled at the plate this season, but his versatility and clubhouse presence could be desirable to a contender.

César Hernández, 2B, Nationals — Hernández’s best asset is his ability to get on base (.316 OPB this season and .343 for his career).

José Iglesias, SS, Rockies — An above-average defender at short who holds his own at the plate. He’s batting .302 with a .347 on-base percentage.

Tony Kemp, 2B/OF, A’s — Kemp brings speed, energy and versatility, and he likely will be traded for the third time in three years.

Nicky Lopez, SS/2B, Royals — A Gold Glove-caliber defender who makes sense for a contender that suffers an infield injury.

Jed Lowrie, 2B, A’s — Lowrie hit 14 home runs last year with a .318 on-base percentage in 512 plate appearances. He needs to start hitting to get traded.

Mike Moustakas, 3B/1B/DH, Reds — Moustakas has been injured off and on in recent seasons and has approximately $30 million left on his contract, including the buyout of a 2024 team option. However, if the Reds are willing to eat most of it and he starts hitting, they could get a mid-level prospect in return. It’s a long shot, but his leadership skills and winning background add value.

Rougned Odor, 2B, Orioles — Odor has hit 22 homers in his last 158 games.

Josh Rojas, 3B/2B/OF, Diamondbacks — I love Rojas’ short, compact left-handed swing and his ability to play all over the diamond. He’s slashed .264/.345/.413 this season with a 117 OPS+.

Miguel Rojas, SS, Marlins — Rojas is the starting shortstop for the Marlins, but he should be a backup at this point in his career. He’s a clubhouse leader who every contending team should want on its bench. He’s signed through next season.

Amed Rosario, INF/OF, Guardians — His best role has always been as a utility player with some pop who can play all over the infield and in the outfield. He’s under team control through 2023.

Jonathan Schoop, 2B, Tigers — Last year, Schoop his .278 with a .320 on-base percentage and 22 home runs. This year, he’s hit .190 with a .227 OBP and five homers.

Dominic Smith, 1B, Mets — Smith needs to be traded to a team that will play him at first base every day. He’s a plus-plus defender at first base and has the potential to hit .300 with 20 homers. He’ll be a free agent after this season.

Gio Urshela, 3B, Twins — The Twins should put Jose Miranda at third base full-time and trade Urshela, who is a top five defensive third baseman. Urshela is under team control through the 2023 season.

Jonathan Villar, 2B/3B, Cubs — Villar still has speed, and can play second and third base coming off the bench.

Christian Walker, 1B, Diamondbacks — I doubt Walker gets traded but his 16 homers and 33 RBIs make you wonder if a team that needs power will come calling.

Joey Wendle, 3B/2B/SS, Marlins — A versatile player who hits with panache. Wendle is on the IL with a right hamstring strain and last played on May 30.

Patrick Wisdom, 3B/OF, Cubs — Wisdom hit 28 home runs last season and has 12 this year, but he leads the NL in strikeouts and is 30 years old.

Outfielders (30)

Andrew Benintendi is batting .301 with a .368 on-base percentage. (Jay Biggerstaff / USA Today)
Andrew Benintendi, LF, Royals — He’s the best defensive left fielder in the AL and has hit over .300 all season. He will be a free agent after this season.

Charlie Blackmon, RF/DH, Rockies — Blackmon has spent his entire 12-year career with the Rockies and has a player option in 2023. The Rockies would have to pay most of what’s left on his deal to move him. Age is starting to catch up with Blackmon, who will turn 36 in July, but he’s still an average major-league player with an above-average beard.

Kole Calhoun, OF, Rangers — Regardless of whether the Rangers remain in the wild-card race, Calhoun could get traded. He’s an above-average defender with power.

Ben Gamel, LF/RF, Pirates — Gamel had a .347 on-base percentage last season and has maintained that this year. He’s on the IL with a left hamstring strain.

Joey Gallo, LF/RF, Yankees — An above-average defender in left field with upper-deck power and strikeouts galore. Gallo will be a free agent after this season.

Randal Grichuk, CF/RF, Rockies — He’s best suited as a fourth outfielder or platoon player.

Robbie Grossman, RF/LF, Tigers — Grossman grinds out at-bats and has a career .349 on-base percentage, but he’s having a down year, hitting .195 with no home runs. He’s a bench player at this point in his career.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr., OF/INF, Blue Jays — The Blue Jays could dangle him for a left-handed hitting left fielder to better balance their lineup. Perhaps Benintendi? Gurriel is signed through next year.

Mitch Haniger, OF, Mariners — Haniger is working his way back from a high-ankle sprain. If healthy, he could be a 30-homer bat for an acquiring team. He’s a free agent after this season.

Ian Happ, OF/INF, Cubs — A versatile player with speed and power. Happ has slashed .282/.381/.464 with 13 doubles and seven home runs. He’s under team control through next season.

Yadiel Hernandez, LF, Nationals — A left-handed hitter who could help some team’s bench depth.

Jarred Kelenic, OF, Mariners — Maybe a change of scenery and different hitting voices would help Kelenic, who’s currently with Triple-A Tacoma, reach his vast potential. A prospect-for-prospect trade perhaps?

Ramón Laureano, CF, A’s — Oakland could package Laureano with Montas at the trade deadline. Laureano, who is under team control through 2024, has 20-homer, 15-stolen bases potential.

Trey Mancini, OF/1B/DH, Orioles — Mancini is the most popular Oriole, but if the team isn’t going to extend him, it should trade him at the deadline. He will be a free agent after this season. Mancini could end up being the best bat dealt at deadline.

Jake Marisnick, OF, Pirates — Marisnick is still a plus-plus defender in center field. He went on the IL on May 10 after injuring his thumb making a diving catch and needed surgery.

Austin Meadows, LF/RF, Tigers — Meadows hit 27 home runs with 106 RBIs last year but has had a disappointing start to this season and has missed time because of vertigo. A below-average defender in the outfield, Meadows is under team control through 2024.

Whit Merrifield, RF/2B, Royals — Despite the down season, Merrifield can still hit, steal bases and play a plus second base and right field. It’s time for the Royals to move him.

Cedric Mullins, CF, Orioles — The Orioles have no interest in moving Mullins, but if the Marlins want to overpay in pitching prospects, a deal could get done. This is one to watch.

David Peralta, LF, Diamondbacks — A veteran left-handed hitter who knows how to win.

Tommy Pham, LF, Reds — A terrific fantasy football player who brings power and speed to the park when he’s healthy. A return to San Diego perhaps?

Chad Pinder, OF/3B, A’s — Time for some baseball cliches: He’s a gamer, a dirtbag and a winner. Enough said.

AJ Pollock, OF, White Sox — Pollock has significantly declined — he’s batting .262/.297/.384, down from .297/.355/.536 last season — but if the White Sox fall out of contention, he could still be moved.

Bryan Reynolds, CF, Pirates — Reynolds is having a down year, but his trade value has not dropped. The Pirates, who bought out the first two years of Reynolds’ four years of salary arbitration eligibility in April, should try to extend him now when they’re best-positioned to do so. If not, trade him for a haul of prospects.

Victor Robles, CF, Nationals — Robles is showing no sign he will live up to his original prospect status. However, because of his speed, someone will take another chance on him. Robles has six stolen bases in as many attempts this season but is hitting .240 with a .303 on-base percentage.

Jesús Sánchez, OF, Marlins — Sánchez is better suited for an outfield corner than center field. Although I like his power — 22 homers in 416 combined at-bats from 2021-22), he has a ways to go with the hit tool.

Anthony Santander, RF/LF, Orioles — A switch hitter with power. At 27, Santander already has 61 home runs in 1,284 career at-bats, including 11 bombs this year. He has a 118 OPS+.

Nick Senzel, CF/3B/2B, Reds — Senzel needs a change of scenery and an opportunity to again play his best position: third base.

Michael A. Taylor, CF, Royals — Taylor brings speed, defense and power. His strikeouts are down and his walks are up this season. He has a 118 OPS+ and is signed through 2023.

Lane Thomas, OF, Nationals — A solid extra outfielder with power, Thomas has seven homers and eight doubles in 175 at-bats.

Mike Yastrzemski, OF, Giants — A trade to Boston would make grandpa happy. Let’s get it done!

Designated hitters (3)

Nelson Cruz hits a home run in April. (Geoff Burke / USA Today)
Nelson Cruz, Nationals — Last season, Cruz hit 32 homers with 86 RBIs and a .334 on-base percentage. This season, he’s hit .261 with seven homers and a .337 OBP. Cruz, 41, also brings leadership and mentorship qualities, and he should have a new team by August.

J.D. Davis, Mets — He can play first base, third base and left field, as well as DH, coming off the bench with right-handed-hitting power.

Daniel Vogelbach, Pirates — He can play first base and as a DH, coming off bench with a lefty power bat.
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Re: Trade Deadline Thread

Post by GL_Storm » Fri Jun 17, 2022 5:37 pm

I don't think the M's will be buyers for any short-term rentals, but they probably still have interest in players like Reynolds that have multiple years of control left.

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Post by Mesully11 » Fri Jun 17, 2022 5:56 pm

I think the failure to pay free agents has broken the plan. I don't see any point in trading prospects for lateral moves like they have been doing.

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Re: Trade Deadline Thread

Post by D-train » Sun Jun 19, 2022 2:39 pm

We are 7 back in the WC race and there are 7 non division leading teams ahead of us and we have the same record as the O's. Sell.
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Post by desbcoach » Sun Jun 19, 2022 4:23 pm

I can see good ole Dipoto trading some guys like Hanny Frazier and looking to pick up some usable pieces similar to Toro (smh). We should be selling

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Post by D-train » Sun Jun 19, 2022 6:21 pm

desbcoach wrote:
Sun Jun 19, 2022 4:23 pm
I can see good ole Dipoto trading some guys like Hanny Frazier and looking to pick up some usable pieces similar to Toro (smh). We should be selling
Both Mitch and Frazier are costing themselves millions with the injuries and poor performance. We will be lucky to get lottery level prospects for them at this point.
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Post by ice99 » Sun Jun 19, 2022 7:46 pm

They need to push at least until the ASB.

I can see the M's trading Castillo, and Frazier. They can fill 2B with a Moore/Toro combo. I was hoping Giles could be traded too, but he's not going to get many innings before the trade deadline.

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Post by desbcoach » Sun Jun 19, 2022 7:50 pm

D-train wrote:
Sun Jun 19, 2022 6:21 pm
desbcoach wrote:
Sun Jun 19, 2022 4:23 pm
I can see good ole Dipoto trading some guys like Hanny Frazier and looking to pick up some usable pieces similar to Toro (smh). We should be selling
Both Mitch and Frazier are costing themselves millions with the injuries and poor performance. We will be lucky to get lottery level prospects for them at this point.
At this point I don’t want Mitch next year so a lottery is fine. A player on IL is no good to the team.

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Re: Trade Deadline Thread

Post by D-train » Sun Jun 19, 2022 7:56 pm

desbcoach wrote:
Sun Jun 19, 2022 7:50 pm
D-train wrote:
Sun Jun 19, 2022 6:21 pm
desbcoach wrote:
Sun Jun 19, 2022 4:23 pm
I can see good ole Dipoto trading some guys like Hanny Frazier and looking to pick up some usable pieces similar to Toro (smh). We should be selling
Both Mitch and Frazier are costing themselves millions with the injuries and poor performance. We will be lucky to get lottery level prospects for them at this point.
At this point I don’t want Mitch next year so a lottery is fine. A player on IL is no good to the team.
He is an FA after this season. Dead man walking.......or in his case Dead man limping..
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Michael K.
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Re: Trade Deadline Thread

Post by Michael K. » Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:18 am

So, one game out and well above .500 last year, and we are sellers, but now we are buyers? What the fuck is Bowden smoking? They are trading everyone that is owed money they can get back a damn thing for. Again, this shit right now is why you don’t sell when you are one game out! Karma. This team stinks, and this Front Office is getting what it deserves. Swirling down the drain, but at least we didn’t take a shot last year since our eye was one THIS future.

What the Ef, Buyers? Shit Bowden, no wonder you don’t run any organizations anymore. What pieces are we going to add to this Titanic?

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