Carlos Lee and cash(rumored to be all but the league minimum on the remaining $9 million) to the Marlins for 3B Matt Dominguez and LHP Rob Rasmussen
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The Marlins acquire another big right handed bat to start at first over struggling Greg Dobbs and Gabby Sanchez. El Caballo will also serve as insurance for the Marlins just incase Giancarlo Stanton happens to go down with an injury and will serve as lineup protection for him. They gave up light hitting third baseman Matt Dominguez and left handed prospect Rasmussen, who has been pitching well this year in the High A level.
The Astros acquire defensive wiz third baseman Dominguez, but he has been very inconsistent with his bat and many don't see him as ever being a big league hitter. The Astros have Chris Johnson at third with Matt Downs, so Dominguez will have to fight for playing time. Rasmussen has been pitching well for the lower Marlins levels, and at 23, he still has more room to improve. He has been pretty consistent though, and may be in the major leagues by age 25 or late next year.
Overall Verdict: Tied as of Now
The Astros ate pretty much all of Lee's contract to trade him, and some might see it as a quick, irrational reaction to him denying a trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier this week. The Astros get a new third base "prospect" and a pitcher that may be a dependable start from the 3-5 slots in the rotation. The Marlins now have more lineup protection with Lee and insurance for the situation if Stanton goes down with injury.
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Trade Reaction: Kevin Youkilis traded to the White Sox
Kevin Youkilis and cash(rumored to be $5.5 million) has been traded to the White Sox for UT Brent Lillibridge and RHP Zack Stewart.
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The White Sox have acquired what might be our answer to third base for the year. Orlando Hudson and Brent Morel have been largely ineffective the whole year and the production the Sox have taken from them is dismissible. The Sox only had to trade away our utility man and one of our pitchers that seems to not be able to put it together for more than one start in a row.
The main piece the Red Sox have acquired in this deal is the utility man, Brent Lillibridge. He can play pretty much every position and has shown flashes of power, hitting 13 homers in 216 PA last year. Zack Stewart has been very bad this year and will spend time at AAA working on his sinker until he can get back onto the Red Sox rotation or bullpen. They may have been looking for prospects, but it is most likely this is easily the best package they could obtain for Youkilis, who is having the worst season of his career. I personally think they moved him quickly so they did not have to bench him, to allow Adrian Gonzalez a move back to first base so they do not have to suffer through his terrible defense in right and open up space for outfielders coming off the disabled list.
Overall Verdict: Tied as of Now
The White Sox have acquired a third basemen that will give them more production and good defense. They do not have to pay him much because the Red Sox are picking up a good chunk off his tab. They had to give up a super utility man in Lillibridge and lost the main player they acquired in the Edwin Jackson trade at the deadline last year. The Red Sox are showing that they are trying to win and not keep the team together for past seasons. They have lost a longtime rock from their lineup, but acquired two players to fill and and help them compete. If Zack Stewart comes back and pitches like he was showing at the end of last year, the Red Sox might win this deal. If Youkilis goes back to his old production and plays solid defense, the White Sox will win this trade. The Red Sox do not miss out a whole bunch on Youkilis because he was suffering in the clubhouse and had no spot in the starting lineup.
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The White Sox have acquired what might be our answer to third base for the year. Orlando Hudson and Brent Morel have been largely ineffective the whole year and the production the Sox have taken from them is dismissible. The Sox only had to trade away our utility man and one of our pitchers that seems to not be able to put it together for more than one start in a row.
The main piece the Red Sox have acquired in this deal is the utility man, Brent Lillibridge. He can play pretty much every position and has shown flashes of power, hitting 13 homers in 216 PA last year. Zack Stewart has been very bad this year and will spend time at AAA working on his sinker until he can get back onto the Red Sox rotation or bullpen. They may have been looking for prospects, but it is most likely this is easily the best package they could obtain for Youkilis, who is having the worst season of his career. I personally think they moved him quickly so they did not have to bench him, to allow Adrian Gonzalez a move back to first base so they do not have to suffer through his terrible defense in right and open up space for outfielders coming off the disabled list.
Overall Verdict: Tied as of Now
The White Sox have acquired a third basemen that will give them more production and good defense. They do not have to pay him much because the Red Sox are picking up a good chunk off his tab. They had to give up a super utility man in Lillibridge and lost the main player they acquired in the Edwin Jackson trade at the deadline last year. The Red Sox are showing that they are trying to win and not keep the team together for past seasons. They have lost a longtime rock from their lineup, but acquired two players to fill and and help them compete. If Zack Stewart comes back and pitches like he was showing at the end of last year, the Red Sox might win this deal. If Youkilis goes back to his old production and plays solid defense, the White Sox will win this trade. The Red Sox do not miss out a whole bunch on Youkilis because he was suffering in the clubhouse and had no spot in the starting lineup.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Trade Reaction: AJ Burnett to the Pirates
Hey everyone that is reading, sorry I haven't been posting in such a long time, I suffered a bad concussion in wrestling and haven't been able to look at a computer for a long time. I hope to get back to writing more and spreading my ideas!
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A.J. Burnett, cash to the Pirates for Diego Moreno and Exicardo Cayones
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A.J. Burnett, cash to the Pirates for Diego Moreno and Exicardo Cayones
The Pittsburgh Pirates have set in place a deal with the New York Yankees to acquire AJ Burnett and cash for two lower ranked prospects(Diego Moreno and Exicardo Cayones). Moreno has been said to be able to reach 98 MPH on the radar gun but has many control problems and Cayones has had trouble developing as a hitter.
The Pirates have finally been able to acquire a big name, proven starter to incorporate into their rotation. I think that this is a good trade for the Pirates because they have not been able to draw any good pitching free agents, but this move shows that they are willing to expand payroll to take a shot at the division title. They did not have to give up any superb prospects and are paying Burnett what would have been set to give to any free agent starter, so they have filled their needs. Many say that going back to the National League helps a pitcher's numbers and may put him back into his old pitching ways.
The Yankees have been trying to free up payroll to add some bench bats to their team. They did pickup two prospects, that if they get their act into order, good provide some good upside. The trade also benefits Burnett, because he has a chance to start in the rotation again instead of being relegated to mopping up for the Yankees. I think the Yankees just wanted to move on from Burnett and free up the little amount of money they could to fill in their bench.
Overall Verdict: Pirates Win
The Pirates do not have to pay much to keep Burnett in the rotation and gave up two prospects that haven't been working out for them. They are still able to keep their budget going, because they money they had saved for a free agent starter that didn't sign with them. I don't think there is much room for the Pirates to screw up on this deal unless one of the prospects they traded away turn into a great player. Had free agent starters decided to not avoid Pittsburgh like its a plague, Burnett would not be on his way out of New York.
The Pirates have finally been able to acquire a big name, proven starter to incorporate into their rotation. I think that this is a good trade for the Pirates because they have not been able to draw any good pitching free agents, but this move shows that they are willing to expand payroll to take a shot at the division title. They did not have to give up any superb prospects and are paying Burnett what would have been set to give to any free agent starter, so they have filled their needs. Many say that going back to the National League helps a pitcher's numbers and may put him back into his old pitching ways.
The Yankees have been trying to free up payroll to add some bench bats to their team. They did pickup two prospects, that if they get their act into order, good provide some good upside. The trade also benefits Burnett, because he has a chance to start in the rotation again instead of being relegated to mopping up for the Yankees. I think the Yankees just wanted to move on from Burnett and free up the little amount of money they could to fill in their bench.
Overall Verdict: Pirates Win
The Pirates do not have to pay much to keep Burnett in the rotation and gave up two prospects that haven't been working out for them. They are still able to keep their budget going, because they money they had saved for a free agent starter that didn't sign with them. I don't think there is much room for the Pirates to screw up on this deal unless one of the prospects they traded away turn into a great player. Had free agent starters decided to not avoid Pittsburgh like its a plague, Burnett would not be on his way out of New York.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Trade Reaction: Carlos Zambrano to the Marlins
I apologize for not being active, I wasn't able to write for a bit, but here I go again.
The Chicago Cubs have traded Carlos Zambrano and cash to the Marlins for Chris Volstad.
I think the Cubs just wanted to get rid of Zambrano to stop all these incidents and to try and bring in a new era for the Cubs. They had to pick up a significant portion of his contract to get him out of town even though he can be a good pitcher if his emotions don't keep him from taking the mound.
The Marlins gave up a young pitcher who has been starting since he was 21. He has a pretty good track record. Mid 4 ERA's combined with 150+ innings being eaten. He had a rough year last year, but he may be able to rebound. He may not pitch as an ace, but he can eat enough innings to be a number 3 or 4 starter. He is only 24, so he still has time to improve.
Overall Verdict: Tied
The Cubs got rid of Zambrano and acquired a young proven starter to eat up innings. They had to eat a large portion of his contract, but they will no longer have to deal with his personality. The Marlins acquire another big name for the new ball park, and they will not have to pay him like a star, that will be at home with Guillen and other Venezuelan players. I will be looking out for him to start producing now that he is out of ChiTown.
The Chicago Cubs have traded Carlos Zambrano and cash to the Marlins for Chris Volstad.
I think the Cubs just wanted to get rid of Zambrano to stop all these incidents and to try and bring in a new era for the Cubs. They had to pick up a significant portion of his contract to get him out of town even though he can be a good pitcher if his emotions don't keep him from taking the mound.
The Marlins gave up a young pitcher who has been starting since he was 21. He has a pretty good track record. Mid 4 ERA's combined with 150+ innings being eaten. He had a rough year last year, but he may be able to rebound. He may not pitch as an ace, but he can eat enough innings to be a number 3 or 4 starter. He is only 24, so he still has time to improve.
Overall Verdict: Tied
The Cubs got rid of Zambrano and acquired a young proven starter to eat up innings. They had to eat a large portion of his contract, but they will no longer have to deal with his personality. The Marlins acquire another big name for the new ball park, and they will not have to pay him like a star, that will be at home with Guillen and other Venezuelan players. I will be looking out for him to start producing now that he is out of ChiTown.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Trade Reaction: Andrew Bailey to the Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox have trade Josh Reddick, Miles Head, and Raul Alcantara to the Athletics for Andrew Bailey and Ryan Sweeney.
The Red Sox acquired one of the best relievers on the market, along with a backup outfielder who still has potential. They gave up 2 good prospects for him and a major league ready young player in Reddick. They didn't have to dish out their top prospects. The Red Sox got what they wanted without giving up any high ranking prospects.
The Athletics continue to dismantle their team for young players. Reddick will immediately contribute this year for the Athletics while the other two acquired in the deal have some years ahead of them in minor league play. They got good prospects for a reliever, and about the biggest package you can get for a reliever.
Overall Verdict: Tied
Both teams seem to of gotten what they wanted. The A's get some good prospects and give Reddick a chance to start everyday while the Red Sox got one of the best relievers out there.
The Red Sox acquired one of the best relievers on the market, along with a backup outfielder who still has potential. They gave up 2 good prospects for him and a major league ready young player in Reddick. They didn't have to dish out their top prospects. The Red Sox got what they wanted without giving up any high ranking prospects.
The Athletics continue to dismantle their team for young players. Reddick will immediately contribute this year for the Athletics while the other two acquired in the deal have some years ahead of them in minor league play. They got good prospects for a reliever, and about the biggest package you can get for a reliever.
Overall Verdict: Tied
Both teams seem to of gotten what they wanted. The A's get some good prospects and give Reddick a chance to start everyday while the Red Sox got one of the best relievers out there.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Trade Reaction: Gio Gonzales to the Nationals
The Washington Nationals have traded for Gio Gonzalez with minor league pitcher Robert Gilliam for AJ Cole, Brad Peacock, Tom Milone, and Derek Norris.
Why would the Nationals dish out so many top prospects for a single pitcher and a 24 year old who hasn't made it past A+ yet? The Nationals definitely want to win now, and if Gio pitches well and leads them to a division title, they will be ecstatic and hopefully not worried about the prospects they gave away. This trade reminds me all too much of the Expo's Colon trade they made way back when.
I guess you can say that the Nationals should be happy because they went out to acquire what could be an ace to the rotation, and they got it, albeit costing top prospects. When you are a team that has released statements before saying that you are ready to "overpay" for top of the line players that you will need to compete(as when they were trying to trade for BJ Upton), teams are going to try and ram you out of as many prospects as they can. The Nationals rotation is going to look very solid next year, with Strasburg, Gonzalez, Zimmermann. and Lannan, with Chien Ming-Wang and prospects competing for the 5th spot, it is a rotation to be matched. The only team in the AL East with a better rotation in my opinion is the Phillies, and this rotation costs $34 million dollars cheaper.
The Athletics acquire a great group of prospects in this trade. As I stated earlier, 3 of the prospects they acquired were in the National's top ten list. These players are Peacock(#3), Cole(#4) and Norris(#9). They were looking for a huge package of prospects for Gonzalez and got it.
Overall Verdict: Athletics Win
The Nationals overpayed for Gonzalez and unless he becomes the next Cliff Lee, you can't justify this trade yet. The Nationals want to compete, but they don't know how to buy without giving up the farm. The Nationals wanted to acquire an ace, and they got it.
Why would the Nationals dish out so many top prospects for a single pitcher and a 24 year old who hasn't made it past A+ yet? The Nationals definitely want to win now, and if Gio pitches well and leads them to a division title, they will be ecstatic and hopefully not worried about the prospects they gave away. This trade reminds me all too much of the Expo's Colon trade they made way back when.
I guess you can say that the Nationals should be happy because they went out to acquire what could be an ace to the rotation, and they got it, albeit costing top prospects. When you are a team that has released statements before saying that you are ready to "overpay" for top of the line players that you will need to compete(as when they were trying to trade for BJ Upton), teams are going to try and ram you out of as many prospects as they can. The Nationals rotation is going to look very solid next year, with Strasburg, Gonzalez, Zimmermann. and Lannan, with Chien Ming-Wang and prospects competing for the 5th spot, it is a rotation to be matched. The only team in the AL East with a better rotation in my opinion is the Phillies, and this rotation costs $34 million dollars cheaper.
The Athletics acquire a great group of prospects in this trade. As I stated earlier, 3 of the prospects they acquired were in the National's top ten list. These players are Peacock(#3), Cole(#4) and Norris(#9). They were looking for a huge package of prospects for Gonzalez and got it.
Overall Verdict: Athletics Win
The Nationals overpayed for Gonzalez and unless he becomes the next Cliff Lee, you can't justify this trade yet. The Nationals want to compete, but they don't know how to buy without giving up the farm. The Nationals wanted to acquire an ace, and they got it.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Trade Reaction: Mat Latos to the Reds
Earlier today, the Padres traded 24 year old starting pitcher, Mat Latos to the Reds for Yonder Alonso, Edison Volquez, Yasmandi Grandal, and Brad Boxberger. The center piece of the package was prospect Yonder Alonso, who has been blocked from starting in Cincinatti for the past 2 years by all star, Joey Votto.
At first glance, I immediately wondered why the Reds gave up so many prospects for a young starting pitcher, albeit with huge potential. The Padres acquire what could be a #3 starter, potential all star first basemen, a solid catcher, and what looks like a promising relief pitcher. The Padres easily acquired a great package for a single player.
The Reds did go out and do what they set out to do this offseason, acquire a good, top of the rotation starting pitcher. I don't think they will regret trading Alonso as much as some might think they will, because he would be spending time wasting away behind Votto, letting his potential wither away on the bench. The Reds had the asset in Alonso and used it to nab a great starter. I don't quite agree with how much the Reds gave up, considering that Alonso(Arguable #1 prospect), Grandal(#4 prospect), and Boxberger(#10 prospect) are among the best prospects in the system. This might be a little heavy for a starter.
I honestly am surprised about what the Padres are doing this offseason. They trade for top line closer(Huston Street), but then the next week trade away their number 1 starter for prospects. I think that the Padres made this trade to acquire the prospects needed to make Rizzo expendable, and to make a series of trades that will bring new, better players to San Diego. Maybe Alonso will be the expendable one, and he might net a starter, a seasoned veteran, or a group of prospects later in this winter.
Overall Verdict: Fair Trade For Now.
Only time will tell what the Padres end up doing, maybe swinging another deal with Alonso or trading away Rizzo. The Reds gave up a huge package for Latos, but they got what they wanted. If Volques rebounds, the Padres have a very good starter to go with these prospects.
At first glance, I immediately wondered why the Reds gave up so many prospects for a young starting pitcher, albeit with huge potential. The Padres acquire what could be a #3 starter, potential all star first basemen, a solid catcher, and what looks like a promising relief pitcher. The Padres easily acquired a great package for a single player.
The Reds did go out and do what they set out to do this offseason, acquire a good, top of the rotation starting pitcher. I don't think they will regret trading Alonso as much as some might think they will, because he would be spending time wasting away behind Votto, letting his potential wither away on the bench. The Reds had the asset in Alonso and used it to nab a great starter. I don't quite agree with how much the Reds gave up, considering that Alonso(Arguable #1 prospect), Grandal(#4 prospect), and Boxberger(#10 prospect) are among the best prospects in the system. This might be a little heavy for a starter.
I honestly am surprised about what the Padres are doing this offseason. They trade for top line closer(Huston Street), but then the next week trade away their number 1 starter for prospects. I think that the Padres made this trade to acquire the prospects needed to make Rizzo expendable, and to make a series of trades that will bring new, better players to San Diego. Maybe Alonso will be the expendable one, and he might net a starter, a seasoned veteran, or a group of prospects later in this winter.
Overall Verdict: Fair Trade For Now.
Only time will tell what the Padres end up doing, maybe swinging another deal with Alonso or trading away Rizzo. The Reds gave up a huge package for Latos, but they got what they wanted. If Volques rebounds, the Padres have a very good starter to go with these prospects.
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