It doesn't have to be Reyes though. There were certainly avenues that didn't involve committing $100M to an injury-prone 30-something on the decline. And Tulo wasn't even good in the playoffs.
I think it probably happens without the Tulo trade. I don't mind the Price trade so much - getting a legit ace for the stretch and the playoffs is a valid move, and he wasn't tied to an albatross contract. Adding Tulo's $100M contract was just irresponsible.
That's why you don't empty the farm for old guys locked into 20+M long term contracts. If you trade a bunch of high-end young talent, most will bust, but some won't and you'll lose 6 years of cheap production in exchange for someone who, at best, will have neutral value relative to his contract, and at worst will be a complete anchor.
I don't know how true this is. Tulo was worth a win or so down the stretch in 2015, and 2.5-3 wins last year. He's also been absolutely terrible in both playoff runs. I don't think he was some irreplaceable component of those those two teams, and the production certainly doesn't warrant four years of carrying his albatross contract.
Bregman trade seems like a no-brainer for you. Not sure on the other. Moose is very good, and don't care much for Bell. I'd probably decline, but it comes down to personal preference IMO.
Who even wants to see this? It's going to go to a decision, with Mayweather winning easily. He'll land a bunch of weak jabs and McGregor won't land anything.
In the preseason cut, you can choose 12-14 prospects. You have to cut down to 12 for the midseason MiLB draft, and that limit lasts until the offseason when rosters are unlimited.