It really is unbelievable that the price for Donaldson was Lawrie, Graveman, Nolin, and Barreto. It's not like he's a popup star this year - he's doing what he's done for two years now. Where were the other 28 teams?
My trade block:
Choo
Ethier (who's been a monster and has CF eligibility)
Trumbo
Kendrick
Betances
Robertson
Davis
Romo
Fister
Looking for top prospects and a starter or two. Would also be open to adding a CF for next year. Could maybe be convinced to move one of my top 5 starters.
Keuchel is untouchable.
Verlander was a nice reminder for me as to how dangerous pitching contracts are. Guy was an absolute stud with no history of arm troubles. Then he died.
And then two huge bombs for Ethier. A tie for the Normans.
I'd be a lot happier about this if havok, Featherdick, and north didn't just put up blowout wins. Goddammit Dinger.
Yup. If people are looking for a reason why the team is only 2 games over 0.500 despite the great run differential, they can stop at Josh Donaldson. They'd probably be 10 games over if not for this loser. That's what makes the A's so great. They can see past the numbers and move on from a guy who really doesn't help your team win.