2022 Trade Deadline Thread

[jaysblue]

Honestly makes sense for the O's, assuming the baby arms have stuff

 

Lopez is vastly overrated and possibly not an elite reliever.

 

Bautista likely steps into the closers role now. O's still have a solid BP even after trading Lopez.

[Solaxys]

 

Something's brewing!

[jaysguy44]

 

Something's brewing!

Padre news.

[Jonn]

So despite the fact that the Orioles are above .500 and very much in the Wild Card mix they are still selling. Dare I say smart? They probably are still 2 years away and the guys they are trading weren’t likely to be part of that wave anyway. They are going to be very scary in a few years.

[jaysguy44]

So despite the fact that the Orioles are above .500 and very much in the Wild Card mix they are still selling. Dare I say smart? They probably are still 2 years away and the guys they are trading weren’t likely to be part of that wave anyway. They are going to be very scary in a few years.

Lopez certainly could have been apart of their future

[Jimcanuck]

Lopez certainly could have been apart of their future

 

Yes, but betting on a reliever being good in future years is high risk.

[Stangstag]

So despite the fact that the Orioles are above .500 and very much in the Wild Card mix they are still selling. Dare I say smart? They probably are still 2 years away and the guys they are trading weren’t likely to be part of that wave anyway. They are going to be very scary in a few years.

 

Yeah no s*** its the smart move. Its a miracle that they’re anywhere near a playoff spot right now. Definitely not sustainable… fangraphs has them at a 2.5% chance to make that playoffs lol.

[Jonn]

Lopez certainly could have been apart of their future

 

Nah relievers are volatile. He would have been a pending free agent by the time they were competitive. And who knows how good he actually is. He’s not an elite K guy. There’s only a handful of relievers across the league I would consider investing multiple years and big money commitments. And even guys like Josh Hader can completely fall apart.

[Jimcanuck]

So despite the fact that the Orioles are above .500 and very much in the Wild Card mix they are still selling. Dare I say smart? They probably are still 2 years away and the guys they are trading weren’t likely to be part of that wave anyway. They are going to be very scary in a few years.

 

They've sucked for so, so long and this invalidates any future success.

[Brownie19]

Me being a dick? Geez, you need to chill out man. I'm not the only one spewing jokes on here, but sure blame me. Seriously lighten up man!

 

You don't need to point out that Tapia was hot for the last month. It doesn't mean anything in the long term. If you think he'll keep up that level of play, you're dreaming. The guy even got a inside the park home run gifted to him. Talk about luck. Glad he's climbed back up to a 0 WAR though and no longer is a negative player!

 

Tapia has a 124 wRC+ since May 7th (.313/.339/.464). This isn't a 1 month hot streak. The defensive metrics hate Tapia, which is why his WAR is still at 0. The jury is generally still out on defensive metrics, so take it for what it's worth. Point being that Tapia's been a pretty decent 4th OFer.

[Ehjays]

[Solaxys]

Remember when Padres were close to landing Max Scherzer from Washington Nationals but the deal was not yet finalized?

[Stangstag]

Remember when Padres were close to landing Max Scherzer from Washington Nationals but the deal was not yet finalized?

 

Lol yep

[Ehjays]

Remember when Padres were close to landing Max Scherzer from Washington Nationals but the deal was not yet finalized?

 

Ha-ha Its not done until its done

[Jonn]

I swear Padres make 3x the amount of trades of any other team.

[BlueJaysFever]

Good for San Diego honestly. They’re going to empty the farm but the opportunity to add a once in a lifetime bat strengthens their window significantly. Also of all the teams he could have landed, San Diego is the least offensive.

[Laika]

 

Alright this is going to be a banger

[Jimcanuck]

What do the Padres give up?

 

Abrams, Hassell III, James Wood, Susana is massive yet doesn't seem to be enough

 

Doubt that Nats want Gore and his elbow inflammation

[DigitalRock]

Fun day to be a padres fan?

[Jimcanuck]

With just under seven hours until the deadline, the Royals could be an important factor. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports that the markets for outfielder Michael A. Taylor, as well as relievers Josh Staumont and Scott Barlow are “heating up.”

 

Jays?

[Carlos Danger]

They are saying done deal now, Bell going too!

[Omar]

The Padres are an enigma. If they do indeed land Soto with the intention of extending him long term how do they justify it financially? Between Tatis, Machado and Soto that is a huge expenditure. Each team gets on average $66 million from the tv/broadcast rights. The rest of the revenue they generate on their own. Even with rich owners it doesn’t seem financially feasible. Perhaps a salary cap is inevitable?

[PhillyBlueJay]

Soto on the move!!! f*** was really hoping we landed him 🙄

 

[Carlos Danger]

With just under seven hours until the deadline, the Royals could be an important factor. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports that the markets for outfielder Michael A. Taylor, as well as relievers Josh Staumont and Scott Barlow are “heating up.”

 

Jays?

 

Staumont was a stud when he broke in. I thought he would be their eventual closer... I wouldn't be sad about him being part of our pen

[Jimcanuck]

Soto on the move!!!

 

 

Well damn that is my exact prediction

[Laika]

What do the Padres give up?

 

Abrams, Hassell III, James Wood, Susana is massive yet doesn't seem to be enough

 

Doubt that Nats want Gore and his elbow inflammation

 

One of the rare times quantity might make more sense than quality

 

Nats org is a dumpster fire

 

They could get like 8 prospects from the Padres and it would really help

[Ehjays]

[Laika]

Wow

 

So the Padres legendary farm system is basically no more. All spent, save for Campusano and Gore.

[Carlos Danger]

I say the Padres got off light... They have Tatis and others that can play SS... Abrams is excess.. Hassel just another OF spec and a few pichers.. For Soto and Bell. I would do that deall all day all night...

[Stangstag]

 

DO IT ROSS COME ON

 

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