Sox to trade for Garrett Cooper, Pablo Reyes DFA’d

[soxhop411]

Red Sox are closing in on Garrett Cooper, per source.
View: https://twitter.com/chriscotillo/status/1784305060480000082?s=46

 

[simplicio]

Yay! I liked him much better than the Cron rumors.

 

[nvalvo]

Nice. Makes a ton of sense under the circumstances.

 

[Ale Xander]

Poor Bobby

 

[SouthernBoSox]

The upgrade from Dalbec to Cooper might be 4+ wins. It’s not much different than acquiring and all star when you factor on the replacement value.

Always made sense. Red Sox are lucky someone of his caliber is available, frankly.

 

[DeadlySplitter]

Today's lineup with Grissom and Cooper instead of Valdez and Dalbec could stay afloat.

 

[Leskanic's Thread]

He was signed, Gary Cooper?

(I’m going to keep trying to make this Sopranos reference until it lands.)

 

[moondog80]

The exact level of move they should be making under the circumstances. Bravo.

 

[amfox1]

Chris Cotillo
@ChrisCotillo
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Red Sox and Cubs in agreement on Garrett Cooper trade, per sources. Sox need to clear a 40-man spot for him. Could be in Boston by tomorrow.

Chris Cotillo
@ChrisCotillo
32s

Red Sox sending cash to Cubs in Cooper deal, sources tell me and @Sean_McAdam.

 

[Ale Xander]

Chris Cotillo
@ChrisCotillo
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Red Sox and Cubs in agreement on Garrett Cooper trade, per sources. Sox need to clear a 40-man spot for him. Could be in Boston by tomorrow.

Why do I have the feeling they’re DFA’ing Dalbec

hoping it’s something like moving Soup to the 60 day

 

[DeadlySplitter]

Honestly I think the Cubs have made a mistake here, Busch could just be a flash in the pan. Maybe the cash is all his 1.5M salary.

 

[nvalvo]

Not a signing, though, FWIW. A trade.

 

[soxhop411]

View: https://twitter.com/alexspeier/status/1784308867788087755?s=46

 

[Red(s)HawksFan]

Why do I have the feeling they’re DFA’ing Dalbec

hoping it’s something like moving Soup to the 60 day

Given how slim the depth is on the 40-man when it comes to position players, I'd actually be surprised if Dalbec is DFA just yet. I mean, the only 40-man position player who is playing in the minors right now is Grissom. Everyone else is either on the active roster or injured. Frankly that goes for the pitchers too so I doubt it's a DFA at all to clear space. Seems more likely it will be someone to the 60-day IL (Walter?) to clear a spot and Dalbec will be optioned to make room on the 26-man.

 

[simplicio]

Love a good old report to the other dugout trade.

 

[InsideTheParker]

The exact level of move they should be making under the circumstances. Bravo.

OK, but doesn't this make the "circumstances" seem more dire? (I.e., they don't expect Casas back for a looooooooooong time?)

 

[simplicio]

OK, but doesn't this make the "circumstances" seem more dire? (I.e., they don't expect Casas back for a looooooooooong time?)

Triston is still in the "hurts to breathe" phase of his injury. It will be a bit.

 

[Red(s)HawksFan]

OK, but doesn't this make the "circumstances" seem more dire? (I.e., they don't expect Casas back for a looooooooooong time?)

I think the best case scenario for Casas has been two months minimum recovery. Presumably that would be followed by a rehab assignment so now we're optimistically talking about a return around the All Star break. They can't really do 2.5 months of Dalbec and Reyes at 1B and expect to compete. Grabbing Cooper for cash is a no-brainer.

 

[Rovin Romine]

Excellent news. It's a shame Dalbec couldn't hit his weight. He's looked good over there at 1B defensively.

The 40 man choice is going to be interesting.

 

[John Marzano Olympic Hero]

Chris Cotillo
@ChrisCotillo
1m

Red Sox and Cubs in agreement on Garrett Cooper trade, per sources. Sox need to clear a 40-man spot for him. Could be in Boston by tomorrow.

Chris Cotillo
@ChrisCotillo
32s

Red Sox sending cash to Cubs in Cooper deal, sources tell me and @Sean_McAdam.

That’s a good deal. It’s just a few bucks and the first base position will be upgraded. Well done.

 

[bosox188]

I love it, exactly what they needed to do, can't believe we got 'em.

 

[SouthernBoSox]

Excellent news. It's a shame Dalbec couldn't hit his weight. He's looked good over there at 1B defensively.

The 40 man choice is going to be interesting.

I’m really not sure it’s than interesting consider Dalbec is an unusable baseball player.

He has had his chances, he can’t hit baseballs. Hasn’t hit them at the major league level in 3 years. It should be over for him.

 

[Rovin Romine]

I’m really not sure it’s than interesting consider Dalbec is an unusable baseball player.

He has had his chances, he can’t hit baseballs. Hasn’t hit them at the major league level in 3 years. It should be over for him.

There's Joely and Walter as well.

 

[Petagine in a Bottle]

At the very least, Dalbec needs a fresh start, it’s not going to happen for him here. I would have him being DFAd as the 40-man move, can’t imagine it is one the org could possibly regret.

 

[Rovin Romine]

At the very least, Dalbec needs a fresh start, it’s not going to happen for him here. I would have him being DFAd as the 40-man move, can’t imagine it is one the org could possibly regret.

They'll always have Pete Fatse.

 

[simplicio]

As hard as I've been on Bobby, I'd avoid cutting him from the 40 if I can. An injury to Cooper and we're right back to where we are now, and where we are now has demonstrated that Dalbec has value on defense even if his bat is a black hole.

 

[LogansDad]

40 man change might be Casas to the 60 day, sadly.

 

[John Marzano Olympic Hero]

As hard as I've been on Bobby, I'd avoid cutting him from the 40 if I can. An injury to Cooper and we're right back to where we are now, and where we are now has demonstrated that Dalbec has value on defense even if his bat is a black hole.

I agree. As bad as he’s been, I think you need him.

The time to get rid of him was over the winter when you could have replaced him easier.

 

[YTF]

He was signed, Gary Cooper?

(I’m going to keep trying to make this Sopranos reference until it lands.)

Landed with me. The delivery on that line still brings a laugh.

 

[YTF]

40 man change might be Casas to the 60 day, sadly.

I would be very surprised if it's not. I think a lot of people here are still underestimating how painful this injury is he shouldn't be rushed back given the nature of what the man does for a living.

 

[DeadlySplitter]

And it is so.

View: https://twitter.com/RedSox/status/1784348477062857020

 

[Ale Xander]

40 man change might be Casas to the 60 day, sadly.

Sadly true

 

[nvalvo]

I don't mind putting Casas on the 60-man. This dude is crucial to the future of the franchise. We need to get him *actually healthy.* One of the reasons I'm glad that they could nab Cooper, a competent big league 1B, is so that we don't need to rush Casas.

 

[Fishy1]

Cooper will do. Adequate defensively, upgrades the roster and the depth majorly. If he gives us a wrc+ of 110 from the right side, that'll go a long way to keeping the team afloat these next few months. And then he can DH from the right side, and depending on what happens with Yoshida, maybe more.

He's pretty neutral, split-wise, for what it's worth. Above average against both right and left handers, but better against lefties.

 

[simplicio]

Is the 60 day backdated to his initial IL placement?

 

[Red(s)HawksFan]

Is the 60 day backdated to his initial IL placement?

As in the clock to when he's eligible to return? Yes, it would be 60 days from his initially being placed on the IL. Earliest he can be activated now is June 20. Odds are good he won't be back on that date.

 

[staz]

At worst, another AAAA player. At best, he's a high floor stop gap. But certainly no comparison to:

 

[Cassvt2023]

For what it’s worth, Cora mentioned that Dalbec‘s bunt before Rafaela’s sac fly was the turning point of today’s game. He seems to love the guy. In addition, he has been really good at 1st defensively and also plays a decent 3B when Raffy needs a breather, especially against a tough LHP. All this tells me that Reyes roster spot could be in danger, especially with Grissom back soon and the fact he doesn’t seem to play SS even in a pinch anymore.

 

[YTF]

For what it’s worth, Cora mentioned that Dalbec‘s bunt before Rafaela’s sac fly was the turning point of today’s game. He seems to love the guy. In addition, he has been really good at 1st defensively and also plays a decent 3B when Raffy needs a breather, especially against a tough LHP. All this tells me that Reyes roster spot could be in danger, especially with Grissom back soon and the fact he doesn’t seem to play SS even in a pinch anymore.

I'd vote Hamilton off the island. He never seemed to play SS.

 

[simplicio]

Hamilton has options, Reyes doesn't.

 

[Cassvt2023]

I'd vote Hamilton off the island. He never seemed to play SS.

I think I’d rather have Hamilton than either Valdez or Reyes at this point. He is obviously a great pinch running option, can likely play 2B, SS in a pinch and maybe 3b in an emergency. You can’t say the same about Valdez, and Reyes becomes redundant once Grissom is back.

 

[moondog80]

Isn’t Reyes the only backup 3B, assuming Dalbec goes for Cooper?

 

[simplicio]

Yes, you have to keep one of Reyes or Dalbec to back up 3B. I imagine that's ultimately Reyes.

 

[YTF]

I think I’d rather have Hamilton than either Valdez or Reyes at this point. He is obviously a great pinch running option, can likely play 2B, SS in a pinch and maybe 3b in an emergency. You can’t say the same about Valdez, and Reyes becomes redundant once Grissom is back.

Reyes has started in 121 starts of his 203 MLB games played. 30 of those starts were at SS with a total of 40 games played at the position. In parts of 10 seasons in the minors he played 191 games at SS, starting 184.

 

[The Gray Eagle]

I'd guess they send Hamilton down for Cooper, and Valdez down for Grissom, whenever he is ready.

 

[YTF]

Isn’t Reyes the only backup 3B, assuming Dalbec goes for Cooper?

Casas moved to the 60 day IL, that opens the spot for Cooper

 

[nvalvo]

Casas moved to the 60 day IL, that opens the spot for Cooper

On the 40-man, not the 26-man.

 

[YTF]

On the 40-man, not the 26-man.

Right you are.

 

[richgedman'sghost]

Today's lineup with Grissom and Cooper instead of Valdez and Dalbec could stay afloat.

It figures. Dalbach busts out of his slump today and he finds out after the game he will eventually be replaced by Garrett Cooper.

 

[Ferm Sheller]

It figures. Dalbach busts out of his slump today and he finds out after the game he will eventually be replaced by Garrett Cooper.

One of Dalbec's two hits was off a position player.