I hate the we need innings narrative
Seriously no other team would start this bum. If you give me a guy who has 0.001 percent chance of being something I'd take that guy than wasting the innings on Richard's
Its pretty impressive for the Shatkins regime, that we have two top 20 prospects, both of which they themselves drafted and developed. Before Vlad, the last top prospect we had was Snider.
You guys will do anything not to blame Shapiro
Anyways, it doesn't matter. The Braves will have a serious shot at winning the world series before the Jays do. For all the scolding that Shapiro did to AA, his contract is up next year.
You could argue Giles is the best trade chip that Atkins has ever had. Got to make this count.
He just had back to back good games against the defending champions, so now would be the time, instead of waiting until its too late.
Edit: Atkins should just set a deadline for the All Star break to trade Giles. The worst possible outcome here is that Giles gets hurt later in June and we get nothing. Since this is an outcome that has already happened to this front office, I hope that they smarten up this time.
Atkins: Hello, we want Clint Frazier
Cashman: No thats not gonna happen. But how about Gio Urshella, and Thairo Estrada
Atkins: ok :-(,
Atkins to Media: It was the best deal available, and I feel very strongly about the players acquired.