2015 Trade Deadline Targets Thread.

[jays_fever]

Yimi got demoted (which is odd given his 2.85 xFIP and a team that's saber friendly), Liberatore has given up 10 runs in his last 12 innings, and is starting to have command issues, Nicasio has his own command issues, and it's questionable if he's actually any good. Howell is okay, but very lucky so far this year. Peralta has been a disaster. IMO if the Phillies are interested in Hamels, and Puig is going the other way, then those two guys make the most sense to be included. The Phillies aren't going to want to part with extra prospects when dealing Hamels.

 

Yimi's demotion makes zero sense. He isnt walking batters, striking out everyone and his unlucky ERA isnt even that high.

[GD]

Yimi's demotion makes zero sense. He isnt walking batters, striking out everyone and his unlucky ERA isnt even that high.

 

Good relievers taking each other's innings + limiting his service time and cost = Yimi could be optioned for depth and Friedman thinks he's still in Tampa or something

[Abomination]

You mention saber friendly then mention 10 runs in 12 innings, lol. Stretch.

 

SIERA/SwStr

Liberatore 3.23/9.6

Nicasio 3.45/10.6

Howell 3.31/9.6

Jansen god

Yimi depth

 

reaching

 

Well, 6 in 4 innings seems to have gotten Yimi demoted in spite of his 2.85 xFIP, and Liberatore has been at about a 4 xFIP over the past 2 months I believe, which given the increasing walk rate is believable. He'll be part of the future, but may not be ready just yet. Howell is pretty solid, but he DOES have a 3.76 xFIP. Nicasio seems extremely average at best, along with command issues. There's plenty of room for improvement, and like I said, the revolving reliever door seems to suggest they think so also, which is the most important part.

 

There is definitely a fit for the Dodgers to add some relief help imo. I doubt the Phillies would add prospects to get Puig, and upgrades are upgrades for the Dodgers. We'll see what eventually happens.

[GD]

Well, 6 in 4 innings seems to have gotten Yimi demoted in spite of his 2.85 xFIP, and Liberatore has been at about a 4 xFIP over the past 2 months I believe, which given the increasing walk rate is believable. He'll be part of the future, but may not be ready just yet. Howell is pretty solid, but he DOES have a 3.76 xFIP. Nicasio seems extremely average at best, along with command issues. There's plenty of room for improvement, and like I said, the revolving reliever door seems to suggest they think so also, which is the most important part.

 

There is definitely a fit for the Dodgers to add some relief help imo. I doubt the Phillies would add prospects to get Puig, and upgrades are upgrades for the Dodgers. We'll see what eventually happens.

 

These things all seem like stretches for reasons I've already outlined or that North just outlined.

[HERPDERP]

Interesting from @JonHeymanCBS, who reports that the #Mets floated Rafael Montero for Ben Zobrist back when Montero was healthy.

[GD]

Interesting from @JonHeymanCBS, who reports that the #Mets floated Rafael Montero for Ben Zobrist back when Montero was healthy.

 

Assuming Oakland turned it down.

 

If we deal Reyes, Zobrist would be a great option at SS.

[L54]

Assuming Oakland turned it down.

 

If we deal Reyes, Zobrist would be a great option at SS.

 

He'd look great in LF too.

[L54]

Harvey-Puig is kinda interesting.

 

Ya there might be something there. Doubt either side is really that interested, though.

[reedjohnsonfan]

Well, 6 in 4 innings seems to have gotten Yimi demoted in spite of his 2.85 xFIP, and Liberatore has been at about a 4 xFIP over the past 2 months I believe, which given the increasing walk rate is believable. He'll be part of the future, but may not be ready just yet. Howell is pretty solid, but he DOES have a 3.76 xFIP. Nicasio seems extremely average at best, along with command issues. There's plenty of room for improvement, and like I said, the revolving reliever door seems to suggest they think so also, which is the most important part.

 

There is definitely a fit for the Dodgers to add some relief help imo. I doubt the Phillies would add prospects to get Puig, and upgrades are upgrades for the Dodgers. We'll see what eventually happens.

 

Yeah exactly this. They must think Garcia can work on some improvements in the minors despite whatever his xFIP is. I don't think they take xFIP too seriously.

[GD]

Ya there might be something there. Doubt either side is really that interested, though.

 

I think LAD would be very interested in a deal but they'd want more. They can cover Puig in the outfield very easily and they want another ace apparently.

[saskjayfan]

Assuming Oakland turned it down.

 

If we deal Reyes, Zobrist would be a great option at SS.

 

Zobrist would be a pretty below average defender at SS at this point in his career. His bat is solid, but plays better in left.

[HERPDERP]

Am I the only Ryan Goins fan left?

[GD]

Am I the only Ryan Goins fan left?

 

hopefully

[Angrioter]

Am I the only Ryan Goins fan left?

 

Ryan Goins + 22 M > Jose Reyes - 22 M

[HERPDERP]

hopefully

 

y'all f***ers banned the other Ryan Goins fans

 

not fair

[G-Snarls]

Ryan Goins + 22 M > Jose Reyes - 22 M

 

Especially if that saved $ is spent on Cole Hamels

[Angrioter]

Jon Morosi ‏

#BlueJays among teams with interest in Mat Latos. He's 3-2 with 2.72 ERA and .556 opp OPS in 6 starts since coming off DL.

[flafson]

y'all f***ers banned the other Ryan Goins fans

 

not fair

 

I'm in hiding so i don't get banned.

[HERPDERP]

He would be a good pick up. FA at end of year, so wouldn't cost a lot.

 

Nay + scrub for him?

[G-Snarls]

Jon Morosi ‏

#BlueJays among teams with interest in Mat Latos. He's 3-2 with 2.72 ERA and .556 opp OPS in 6 starts since coming off DL.

 

Yes, why not

 

Shouldn't cost a ton

[G-Snarls]

Latos FIP 3.32 with a respetable K/BB ratio

 

Yes please. Doubront released or moved to the pen.

[HERPDERP]

If he ever gets traded to us, it will be fun seeing his wife's reaction

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/mat-latos--wife-freaked-out-on-twitter-as-trade-rumors-swirled-about-him-181130209.html

[glory]

AA needs to pull off a move or two similar to what the Yankees did last season with McCarthy and Headley. Get some impending free agents with deceivingly poor numbers for cheap. Not sure what Latos velocity looks like, but his overall numbers look good. The Marlins owe us for taking the Reyes contract.

[reedjohnsonfan]

He would be a good pick up. FA at end of year, so wouldn't cost a lot.

 

Nay + scrub for him?

 

Yep he'd be a nice addition. It took DeSclafani (remember him!?) to get Latos in the winter, can't cost a lot now unless teams are going crazy. Hopefully the Jays have someone the Marlins like, other than the Norris' etc.

[HERPDERP]

Padres wanted Pillar and Nolin for Headley. Funny, if it was last year at the deadline I would have done that deal. It looks like a bad move in retrospect, though.

[KingKat]

Padres wanted Pillar and Nolin for Headley. Funny, if it was last year at the deadline I would have done that deal. It looks like a bad move in retrospect, though.

 

No one would have predicted that Donaldson would become available the next off season but boy did it work out well that he was.

[GD]

y'all f***ers banned the other Ryan Goins fans

 

not fair

 

ya i'm usually not on the right side of these bannings so I wouldn't say y'all f***ers

[Frenchsoup]

Latos FIP 3.32 with a respetable K/BB ratio

 

Yes please. Doubront released or moved to the pen.

 

He's in one of the best pitcher parks, I'd take him for fairly cheap. He's making a decent amount i believe to right?

[reedjohnsonfan]

AA needs to pull off a move or two similar to what the Yankees did last season with McCarthy and Headley. Get some impending free agents with deceivingly poor numbers for cheap. Not sure what Latos velocity looks like, but his overall numbers look good. The Marlins owe us for taking the Reyes contract.

 

I believe his velocity has increased since coming off the DL.

[reedjohnsonfan]

Padres wanted Pillar and Nolin for Headley. Funny, if it was last year at the deadline I would have done that deal. It looks like a bad move in retrospect, though.

 

Didn't they also want Juan Francisco?