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He's always been very young at each level - even younger than what is commonly considered the acceptable age for legitimate prospects.

I think you're lower on both guys than you should be.

Not if the Rays are buying.

This is why.

In b4 Cardenas becomes a monster.

http://mkjon.es/gifs/facepalm_jack_nickelson.gif Me, reading one horrific take after another in this thread. A trade doesn't have to be a win or a loss, guys. And in this case, the Jays made out fine. Sim is about as good of a pitching prospect as there is below AA. He possesses premium velocity with multiple plus secondaries. He has the size (currently 6'3"/210 lbs.) and is still only 18. By the way, he has absolutely dominated A level ball in a way that very few pitchers have in the past 15 years. This is comparable to getting a Deivi Garcia or Luis Patino at the same level, and he probably ascends the minors more quickly than expected. He could be contributing at some point late in 2021 or, perhaps more likely, by mid-2022. Anthony Kay has some good stuff, too. He's basically big-league ready now, as you can just throw AAA numbers right out the f***ing window, thanks to the ball change they made this year. His ceiling might be a #3, though he's more likely a backend/depth guy, or maybe he thrives in a relief role. The curveball/fastball combo here is pretty bonkers, though. If he can find his changeup again, maybe he could become that mid-rotation starter. It's not a great trade and it's not an awful trade - it's somewhere in between that. Personally, I'd probably rank it about a B-. Can we at least wait to see how the rest of the deadline deals play out before we call for Atkins' head?

Taking a back seat to the hullabaloo of the Stroman trade, Bo Bichette is making his MLB debut on Monday, guys. I'm just not sure if enough of us have taken the time to let that sink in. The future is right f***ing now!

Marcus Stroman Trade Reaction + Bo Bichette Promotion https://radioscouts.buzzsprout.com/200570/1471033-episode-27-marcus-stroman-trade-reaction-bo-bichette-promotion

This episode may contain spicy takes! Please enjoy responsibly. http://radioscouts.buzzsprout.com/200570/1471033-episode-27-marcus-stroman-trade-reaction-bo-bichette-promotion

Episode 27 is up! https://www.buzzsprout.com/200570/1471033-episode-27-marcus-stroman-trade-reaction-bo-bichette-promotion.mp3?blob_id=3981595&download=true Marcus Stroman Trade Reaction + Bo Bichette Promotion We react to the Marcus Stroman trade from earlier in the evening and talk a little about Bo Bichette's promotion to the big leagues following the Eric Sogard trade. We had a grand old time doing this one. Enjoy! With Boxcar, Laika, and I

This game turned in a hurry.

So are you back, or is this just some rare free time this weekend?

Resly Linares would be a sweet acquisition here, but he's probably too good to be included.

It could just be that the Rays said something along the lines of, "We're willing to give you 1 guy from this group of 3 and another from this other group of 6." Jays want more time to evaluate before making the decision, but already like the players within the groups more than what the Cubs or Giants were offering. Counts are arbitrary, of course, but a scenario like that is pretty possible.

Here we go.

Apparently the Jays are pursuing Edwin Diaz. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/07/braves-dodgers-rays-jays-pursuing-edwin-diaz.html The article suggests that the Jays would possibly flip Diaz, perhaps to the Braves for prospects.

Joey Murray made the Reading lineup his bitch tonight. 5 IP 5 H 2 ER 2 BB 9 K Seems like we might have a live one here.

You at the game?

I'd say it has no bearing on a Giles trade. Romo is not good. The Marlins essentially swapped Vallimont and a PTBNL (pitcher) for Lewin Diaz. Romo's basically a throw-in. It's a weird trade.

Just awful. They make Buck and Tabby sound good.

Sergio Romo to the Twins. It's now being reported as finalized. Lewin Diaz going the other way. Pretty decent get for the Marlins. Looks like the Twins are also getting Chris Vallimont and a PTBNL. Hmm.

I'm saying they suck.