No, the players absolutely have names. We just don't know who both of the players are yet.
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Yeah, we are both joking. The players were slow to be named here since this deal went down in the wee hours and it wasn't easy to notify them.
So one of the better deadline deals ever from a prospect perspective was PIT sending Mark Melancon to WAS for two months in 2016. They got in return Felipe Rivero (now Felipe Vazquez) and Taylor Hearn (who they just traded for Kela), they have Kela through 2021 and Vazquez through 2023 if they want after his extension, that is a lot of years of closers for two months of Mark Melancon.
So one of the better deadline deals ever from a prospect perspective was PIT sending Mark Melancon to WAS for two months in 2016. They got in return Felipe Rivero (now Felipe Vazquez) and Taylor Hearn (who they just traded for Kela), they have Kela through 2021 and Vazquez through 2023 if they want after his extension, that is a lot of years of closers for two months of Mark Melancon.
Yeah, that's not happening. The Indians have never traded for a pure rental who required a top prospect. It's basically a long-held organizational policy that all major deals must address long-term needs. Considering they already traded their top prospect for Hand and Cimber, it's even less likely to happen now.
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FWIW, Olney thinks Harper goes. I’ve seldom seen such a shift in reporter opinion in one day. Maybe Boras green lighted a trade, providing assurances it would not hurt an effort to re-sign — just bring your green.
Fans are pissed here like I have never seen. They want an auction. Of course, the Nats are a reasonable approximation of the 2011 Red Sox — without the hot start and without 2 championships in the preceding 7 years. It certainly is understandable.
Fans are pissed here like I have never seen. They want an auction. Of course, the Nats are a reasonable approximation of the 2011 Red Sox — without the hot start and without 2 championships in the preceding 7 years. It certainly is understandable.
Not surprisingly, there are a lot of conflicting tweets this morning:
Jorge CastilloVerified account @jorgecastillo 8m8 minutes ago
At least one team in touch with the Nationals heard the club had deals "lined up" for multiple players, including Bryce Harper, but got the sense ownership pulled the plug late last night
My fear as a Nats fan is that there will be no Harper trade and Boras will convince the Lerners to bid against themselves and astronomically overpay him.
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He is under control through 2021, he was great last year and they think he has hit in bad luck this year, plus he pissed off STL management and so they got a good deal on him.
Well, he's controlled for three more seasons after this one, and the best prospect they gave up (OF Justin Williams) was only their midseason No 14, per MLB.com.
No rule about shitty teams trying to start to get better sooner, rather than later. They can still trade short-termers away, too.
The Cardinals selling low on a guy is unusual. Usually they're right when a guy is washed up (*cough* Allen Craig *cough*). So to see the Rays, another thrifty organization, have the opposite opinion makes this a really interesting trade to see pan out.
I thought Pham was the most intriguing possibility for the Indians. The Cardinals took quantity over quality, so it looks like a package that could have easily been topped. Not sure who Cleveland is targeting, and the cast of available center fielders is underwhelming, but it will be a huge disappointment if they don't add anyone today. Andrew McCutchen wouldn't surprise me, but the way things have unfolded, someone who can play a solid center field makes the most sense. They have a history of dealing with Cincinnati, and maybe they think Billy Hamilton is finally becoming acceptable at the plate?
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Just reported on MLB that a deal has not been done, but he's expected to be traded before the deadline
Can you imagine if it was? Lynn, Ziegler, Britton, Robertson, Betances and Chapman would make an interesting bullpen game if they ever found the need for one.
Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray)
#Indians acquire Leonys Martin from the #Tigers in exchange for Willi Castro, sources tell The Athletic.
That's an upgrade but underwhelming... he's almost become an average hitter at age 30, and he's not going to win any Gold Gloves. Gives them insurance against Bradley Zimmer's health/performance next season. I've seen Willi Castro play a couple times. He's a 21-year-old toolsy but raw AA shortstop who's capable of hitting frozen ropes around the field, but has struggled to consistently show the talent in games. Basically, every organization has at least one Willi Castro. The funny thing is, the last one of this type Cleveland had was Ronny Rodriguez, who's already in Detroit after reaching minor league free agency.
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Rays seem to be valuing hard contact skills with Pham and banking on his downturn this year being a fluke. They gave up nothing of consequence and he's controlled into the window when their young talent hits and they expect to contend again. Feels like a pretty solid move to me.
And the Rays aren't shitty, they are a .500 team in a division being trampled by the 2 best teams in baseball.
Jon MorosiVerified account @jonmorosi 2m2 minutes ago
Adam Jones will not be traded today, barring a last-minute change, source confirms. @MLB @MLBNetwork
Adam Jones will not be traded today, barring a last-minute change, source confirms. @MLB @MLBNetwork
Dodgers are just a powerhouse in the trade market. Seems like they get multiple big names every year.