Yimi to Mariners for Jonatan Clase OF & Jacob Sharp C

[Carlos Danger]

Jonatan Clase and catcher Jacob Sharp coming back.

[Laika]

lmfao they really did it

 

they got someone who could "help in 2025" and it's basically another no-hit CF to replace KK

[Carlos Danger]

Nothing interesting on the surface. But never know. No idea about the catcher.

[Laika]

at least this Jacob Sharp person has elite PD stats, K rate under 10% with power

 

but he is 22 in A ball so

[glory]

"You can cross off 4th OF from 2025's needs list." - Ross Atkins, probably.

[z3r0s]

As someone who drafted him with a late pick in dynasty, I totally believe in Clase.

 

But for real, he's got good pop, great speed, and has always been able to take a walk. If he can just straighten out the most important tool, he could be great.

[Laika]

https://www.mlb.com/video/jacob-sharp-s-two-homer-game

[Barrelsandbombs]

[Pendleton]

Best of luck to Yimi, served the Jays quite well.

[RustyTrombone]

Seems like just a better version of Seward Berroa. Both these kids are midgets though. 5'8 and 5'9.

[Carlos Danger]

I would like to read deeper into the fact the best piece of the return is a catcher.

[L54]

lmfao they really did it

 

they got someone who could "help in 2025" and it's basically another no-hit CF to replace KK

 

They sure did. The return for Kikuchi is gonna be some optionable reliever and a SS in complex league

 

Mistake leaving these two dolts in charge of the 2024 deadline

[RobinThicc]

Give Clase two weeks with Mattingly and he’ll be slapping singles all over the field

[Laika]

They sure did. The return for Kikuchi is gonna be some optionable reliever and a SS in complex league

 

Mistake leaving these two dolts in charge of the 2024 deadline

 

yes watch every trade be a fence sitter trade

 

one 2025 MLB ready piece and one A ball lotto ticket

[Brownie19]

I would like to read deeper into the fact the best piece of the return is a catcher.

 

Depth at catcher was reported as a big need for the Jays throughout the draft coverage - so I wouldn't read much into this (ie, a Jansen trade).

[Brownie19]

CFer looks like an Esteury Ruiz clone (with more strikeouts?). Ruiz cost the A's a f***ton more than this.

[Terminator]

The Catcher looks like a nobody. He's 22 years old in A ball and has yet to hit a homer in his professional career. 17th round pick last year so he doesn't have any pedigree.

 

Clase could be okay. Perhaps a good 4th OF eventually. He has one more option after this year so they can let him develop more.

[metafour]

lmfao they really did it

 

they got someone who could "help in 2025" and it's basically another no-hit CF to replace KK

 

Clase just turned 22 and has legitimate tools. Its a high risk profile that they likely won't be able to develop, but this really isn't a "boring" acquisition.

[Carlos Danger]

Depth at catcher was reported as a big need for the Jays throughout the draft coverage - so I wouldn't read much into this (ie, a Jansen trade).

 

I was looking at it more as in no resign of Jansen and no faith in Kirk. Not saying anything shockingly new I realize. Just goes to how they see what was once an org strength.

[Terminator]

Not sure what anyone expected for Yimi. He doesn't really have a track record of being a shutdown reliever until this year at age 33. Throw in the injury and his trade value was really low.

[metafour]

The Catcher looks like a nobody. He's 22 years old in A ball and has yet to hit a homer in his professional career. 17th round pick last year so he doesn't have any pedigree.

 

 

He has hit 6 HR's this year my guy.

[G-Snarls]

Not sure what anyone expected for Yimi. He doesn't really have a track record of being a shutdown reliever until this year at age 33. Throw in the injury and his trade value was really low.

 

I'm perfectly happy with this return

[Terminator]

He has hit 6 HR's this year my guy.

 

Wow my bad lol. I must be going blind.

 

He's still a nobody.

[MikeM3]

I expect nothing of these players

[max silver]

I expect nothing of these players

 

That's probably the most reasonable stance for most reliever trades at the deadline.

[L54]

I expect nothing of these players

 

Are you looking forward to the Spring Training segment with Hazel Mae where she sits down with Jonatan to discuss his path to Toronto?

[Terminator]

Clase just turned 22 and has legitimate tools. Its a high risk profile that they likely won't be able to develop, but this really isn't a "boring" acquisition.

 

Yeah Clase doesn't look that horrible.

 

Started off the year in AAA at age 21 and is putting up respectable numbers. He has cut his K rate from where it was in AA the year before which is a good trend. I'm reading that he didn't start switch hitting until later than most so perhaps the hit tool will continue to improve.

[L54]

Maybe Jonatan is the next Teoscar

[Brownie19]

I was looking at it more as in no resign of Jansen and no faith in Kirk. Not saying anything shockingly new I realize. Just goes to how they see what was once an org strength.

 

Even if you resigned Jansen, adding Sharp just adds depths in the minors. He's probably not getting a sniff of the majors for another 2-3 years anyway. I don't think it says anything about our ML catchers.

[metafour]

Wow my bad lol. I must be going blind.

 

He's still a nobody.

 

He actually has very promising underlying data (K%, Whiff %, Z-Swing %, Z-Contact %, and O-Swing %). Yes he is "old for the level", but he is a catcher and they tend to have different development patterns than other position players.