Figured this was big enough for it's own thread, and maybe for any and all non NYY/NYM trade talk.
According to a Chicago based MLB columnist, the White Sox "love" Red Sox #2 prospect Andrew Benintendi. If trade talks continue to progress with Chris Sale, he could be the front man in a multi player deal.
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Can say @whitesox love @RedSox CF Andrew Benintendi. He could be the front man in a multi-player Chris Sale trade if talks progress. |
Elsewhere, Papelbon blew his 2nd consecutive save last night with the Nationals prompting Dusty to consider a change at closer.
With Chapman already dealt, they can turn their attention to 3 other trade targets: Andrew Miller, Wade Davis, and David Robertson. With the Nats taking Trea Turner, Giolito, and Robles off the table, Miller and Davis might be out of the question, but Robertson could be an option.
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I'm not so sure about that.
You put Sale with Price (not on his game this year, but we know what he can be at the top of his form) at the top of that tandem. Pomeranz as the 3, with a 2.84 ERA, and you round it out with Porcello (13-2, 3.57 ERA), and Steven Wright (12-5, 3.12) you've got 5 pretty solid pitchers. You knock the completely ineffctive Buchholz out of the rotation conversation.
For a Wild Card or playoff rotation that's a pretty dominant 3-headed monster headlined with Sale-Price.
And aside from the rotation, Boston's pen isn't particularly good either.
I could see that happening. Can they get him without including Moncada, though?
I hope the Yankees either keep winning so that they keep Miller and don't deal him to the Nationals or if they do decide to deal him, absolutely rape Washington's farm in the process.
They're in trouble with Papelbon right now.
And aside from the rotation, Boston's pen isn't particularly good either.
Toronto's best pitcher is on an innings limit. Hard to put them over Boston in terms of their playoff rotation.
I could see that happening. Can they get him without including Moncada, though?
I hope the Yankees either keep winning so that they keep Miller and don't deal him to the Nationals or if they do decide to deal him, absolutely rape Washington's farm in the process.
They're in trouble with Papelbon right now.
I think a package around Benitendi would work. Benitendi checked in at #9 in the midseason top 100 prospects. Boston also has the #41 prospect in that report in 3B Rafael Devers and #93 in fireballer Michael Kopech.
I think you would start at Benitentdi and Devers, and build on top of that. Supposedly the White Sox have said "no" to the Rangers offer of Profar/Gallo.
What rotation would you rather have in the playoffs?
Happ, Estrada, Stroman, and Dickey
Or
Sale, Price, Porcello, Estrada/Pomeranz
I guess because Sale is under affordable contract for three more years after this makes him more than a rental.
A bit overrated? He was overshadowing Arrieta in the first half of the year. He has had some hiccups since then but he is still a top pitcher in baseball.
His ERA has been misleading in each of the last two years for the reverse reasons. He was much better than that number indicated last year and he's been worse than it indicates this year.
I don't think Sale is getting moved.
I'm thinking any deal would start with Mazara.
I don't think Sale is getting moved.
I'm thinking any deal would start with Mazara.
From what I've read, nobody wants Gallo at this point and the Rangers are actually "hiding him" in AAA so not to be exposed in the majors.
Poor numbers vs. lefties the past 2 seasons.
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worth Profar and Gallo plus.
I don't think Sale is getting moved.
I'm thinking any deal would start with Mazara.
From what I've read, nobody wants Gallo at this point and the Rangers are actually "hiding him" in AAA so not to be exposed in the majors.
Then why did they call him up this week and have him playing with the big club? He hit a HR, too.
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Marlins have an agreement in place to acquire Padres pitcher Andrew Cashner. Marlins were rumored to be interested in Pineda.
Source confirms: #Marlins getting Cashner from #Padres. First reported: @Buster_ESPN.
The Marlins have acquired Andrew Cashner and Colin Rea from the Padres, as @Buster_ESPN first reported. Return unknown right now.
Papelbon allowed 2 one out baserunners and was yanked mid save opportunity for Oliver Perez/Shawn Kelly who ended up getting the job done.
Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal 2m2 minutes ago
Industry still skeptical that #WhiteSox will move Sale. However, spoke with GM last night who said for first time he thinks its possible
Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal 2m2 minutes ago
Asked GM why. He said, The tone of it. They've never even responded before. There's at least a discussion. Still not sure they get enough.
Lucroy is a free agent after 2017. D'arnaud is controlled through 2020. Mets would have to add to D'arnaud but those extra years are very very important, especially to small market teams.
Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal 2m2 minutes ago
Industry still skeptical that #WhiteSox will move Sale. However, spoke with GM last night who said for first time he thinks its possible
Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal 2m2 minutes ago
Asked GM why. He said, The tone of it. They've never even responded before. There's at least a discussion. Still not sure they get enough.
This trade market is lacking in starting pitching. Some team might back up two Brink trucks of prospects for Sale
I thought it was a ridiculous offer too. Pretty sure that it was Baseball Prospectus that wrote this rumor.