SomeClevelandFan

As an Indians fan that would love to see EE on our team, I'd rather not trade for what would basically be a one year rental for us. Only way Antonetti does that is if you add in Alford or replace EE with Stroman. Stroman + Norris + Pompey, I'd do that trade in a heartbeat. Our minor league guys are usually pretty good about working out the kinks in pitchers. I know Norris has struggled at times, but I have faith that Mickey Callaway would set him straight. He managed to completely revamp Ubaldo's career and changed an inconsistent mediocre AAA pitcher to a Cy Young winner. Plus, we really need a Left starter.

Well, certainly makes things interesting for you Jays fans!! I wonder if the Jays are still interested in trading for Carrasco? With that infield defense he'll only improve compared to what he had the first half of this season in Cleveland.

I have another proposal folks! A three way trade! Blue Jays need starters, Pirates need Relief pitchers, Indians need offense! Indians trade Carrasco to Blue Jays. Indians trade Ryan Webb to Pirates. Blue Jays trade Miguel Castro to Pirates. Pirates trade Harold Ramirez to Indians. Blue Jays trade Indians Pompey and Hoffman. In Short: Jays lose Pompey/Hoffman/Castro but gain Carrasco Pirates lose Harold Ramirez but gain Ryan Webb and Miguel Castro. Indians gain Pompey/Hoffman/Ramirez.

We also got Carrasco from the Cliff Lee trade, so they really weren't bad trades for us.

Firstly, we wouldn't ask for Travis. We have Kipnis and most indians fans love the guy. The way he plays the game is something we haven't had since Prime Grady Sizemore. He puts max effort into everything. As for how I found this place, really I just Googled Blue Jays messageboard and skipped over the official MLB board as usually those are dead or filled with fans that just hate on everything, including their own team.

I'm glad you think it's rational! I'd trade Carrasco for a package like that, but I'll be honest, I'd miss the guy. He's a good kid that started his career in some heat but has since become the pitcher we expected him to be.

Hey now! Don't forget we are the team that traded Cy Young winning pitchers in back-to-back season. (CC Sabathia and Cliff Lee).

Well, I will say I was thinking Hutch was older than 24, but even then we have some guys like McAllister, Marcum and pretty soon House and Tomlin will all be options when they return from the DL. And Cody Anderson has been pretty good since getting the call up as well. Antonetti usually only makes trades if we are getting a MLB ready player in return. The Gomes trade is an example of that. On top of that, our worse overall position player is Bourn and we need a replacement for him. That's where Pompey comes into play. I'd imagine with Frazier and Zimmer making good progress, at the very least Antonetti would want Pompey and a starter vs Pompey and Alford (another OF prospect). Deep down though, I think Alford is going to be an amazing player. Edit: I forgot to add that I also would be interested in Pentecost if he can play 1B as well. After all, we just signed that six year extension with Gomes and Carlos Santana isn't living up to the hype nor is he going to be on the team in a couple years.

First off, Hi Folks! I decided to browse this Message board as I'm curious as to what Jay's fans would be willing to give up for Carrasco. I figured I'd give my opinion on this package! I definitely wouldn't laugh at the offer - but I can guarantee that Chris Antonetti is expecting either an MLB Ready bat or near it. I would expect that for him to deal Carrasco on such an insanely team friendly contract - it would almost have to include Pompey. One thing about our current farm system is that our two top prospects are both CFers (Clint Frazier and Bradley Zimmer) but aren't anywhere near MLB ready. I personally would expect, in terms of how our GM operates that he would want Pompey, a quality AA starter (such as Hoffman, but possibly SRF), and another hitting prospect (Alford). I would love to get Alford from you guys as his approach to baseball since becoming a one sport player has been fantastic. It sounds like a big package but your offense clearly doesn't need any help as you lead the entire MLB in runs by a ton and wouldn't lose any of that offense by trading Pompey. The other thing to note - The Tribe already has depth with starters that will perform as well as Hutchinson which means he wouldn't want another guy like that in a trade. I'll be honest, I don't know much about Boyd. I know he's been stellar this season through AA and AAA so far, but once again if the Tribe trades Carrasco the centerpiece most definitely will be a bat as our offense has been horrible.