The Twins are finalizing a deal with the Atlanta Braves for LHP Jaime Garcia. They are finalizing the terms and there appears to be a holdup over how much of Garcia's remaining salary Atlanta will pick up. If the deal falls apart there are reportedly 5 other teams with strong interest in Garcia.
The Dodgers have inquired on Gerrit Cole and Julio Teheran. They also have expressed interest in relievers Justin Wilson, Zach Britton, and Brad Hand.
The Dodgers have DFA Sergio Romo. I expect the Nationals to show interest.
What kind of return are they expecting? I mean, he's been ok, but it's Jamie Garcia.
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Braves reportedly will start Garcia tonight. Apparently the talks with the Twins prompted other teams to get involved. This is a risky move for the Braves unless the return from the Twins was less than expected.
What kind of return are they expecting? I mean, he's been ok, but it's Jamie Garcia.
Honestly I am not sure. They aren't getting their top prospects but the rumor was that the original deal was for just one so it was probably in their 5-12 range. The Twins system isn't that great but Nick Gordon, Stephen Gonsalves, and Alex Kirilloff are very good prospects and likely not involved. There are some intriguing prospects though like 3B Travis Blackenhorn, C Mitch Garver, and a lottery ticket like rookie ball 3B Jose Miranda.
The Cubs are talking with the Tigers about Justin Verlander and are reportedly willing to take on his contract.
The A's asking price for Gray is equal to Quintana which means the Yankees will likely pass as they should.
Sources: Garcia trade stalled due to #Braves medical concern on #Twins prospect. Still could revive, but both teams working alternatives.
Kirilloff is coming off TJ surgery but I can't imagine that they would give him up for Garcia unless the Braves were sending a reliever or a lesser prospect along with him.
Is this a rumor or wishful thinking. Can you provide info on who is Dustin May?
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May in a Reed deal, thanks!
Is this a rumor or wishful thinking. Can you provide info on who is Dustin May?
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He would be a very good get for a rental, clean injury wise, 6 foot 6 can fill out , high ceiling , still working as a starter
The Cubs are talking with the Tigers about Justin Verlander and are reportedly willing to take on his contract.
who wouldn't want Justin Verlander?
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May in a Reed deal, thanks!
Is this a rumor or wishful thinking. Can you provide info on who is Dustin May?
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Total wishful thinking. 6'6 kid with long red hair. Highly protectable. Think Stndergaard starter kid. Kind of guy you target from the Dodgers since he's 2 or so years away and they are trying to win now. Could develop into a top guy if all goes right.
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Mets RP Addison Reed.
The Cubs are talking with the Tigers about Justin Verlander and are reportedly willing to take on his contract.
who wouldn't want Justin Verlander?
He is 34, having a down year, and he makes a lot of money. His ERA is 4.54 his walk rate has nearly doubled from last season and his K rate went from 10/per9 to 8.5/ per 9. He makes 28 million per season through 2019 with a 22 million vesting option for 2020.
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I'm not real enthused about giving up good prospects for Duda as a rental, but that trade seems ludicrous for the Mets. Refsnyder may be the next Daniel Murphy? Come on now. As a Yankee fan I would do that deal in a heartbeat. I've had about enough of Chase Headley, but why would the Mets do that? I also don't agree with Sherman that the Mets wouldn't offer him the QO.
And Jay Bruce for Nate Karns? They don't have enough problems with Harvey, they'd want to take in another guy with the same injury?
There is a reason he's available in the first place but at 6'8 91-94 for a guy the Mets 100% aren't keeping its as good as they can expect. I'd take anything quasi interesting for him
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Two trades should have been completed already yesterday
Two trades should have been completed already yesterday
They are overly cautious to a fault.
I'd love to see them try to pull that off. Their minor league system is not very deep. Are they prepared to give up Adames, Honeywell, Bauers and Lowe (some package of those, not all) for those two guys? Because that's about what they have to offer unless Texas is willing to take lesser prospects, in which case teams like the Yankees and Cubs can blow them away.
Puke. No thanks.
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regarding Jaime Garcia.
Puke. No thanks.
Estevan Florial please :)
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In comment 13536678 Jay on the Island said:
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regarding Jaime Garcia.
Puke. No thanks.
Estevan Florial please :)
Haha. The Braves should have to throw in Acuna just to get the Yanks to take Garcia. He sucks balls.
Haha. The Braves should have to throw in Acuna just to get the Yanks to take Garcia. He sucks balls.
Garcia doesn't "suck balls." He isn't a front of the rotation starter but he could be a very solid #4 or #5 pitcher for a contender. He has a career FIP of 3.63 and he has a decent 4.14 FIP this season. He has pitched much better as of late.
I'm sure a major part of it is how much more Gray would cost. I'm sure pound for pound they would prefer Gray. Garcia isn't a guy you would want starting game 1-3 of the playoffs, Gray in theory might be.
I think it's an overpay but given the SP market it's probably a fair ask.
I'm sure a major part of it is how much more Gray would cost. I'm sure pound for pound they would prefer Gray. Garcia isn't a guy you would want starting game 1-3 of the playoffs, Gray in theory might be.
I wasn't suggesting that Garcia was that pitcher. Due to cost he will likely be sought after because he won't command a top prospect in return like Gray or Darvish will. The Astros already have their top 3 SP's for the playoffs. Garcia could be their 4th starter as he does have playoff experience. I wonder how much more it would take to land Derek Fisher. The Astros have an embarrassment of riches in the OF. Springer, Gonzalez, Marisnick, and Reddick in the majors with tops prospects Kyle Tucker, Derek Fisher, and Teoscar Hernandez in the minors.
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Is Teoscar Hernandez for Garcia a fair deal?
I think it's an overpay but given the SP market it's probably a fair ask.
I would happily throw in Jim Johnson or Jose Ramirez to get Hernandez. I would add Vizcaino as well if they would take Markakis in return which would free up a spot for Hernandez who appears MLB ready.
I am hoping that since they are so deep there might be willing to deal Hernandez as the Braves need to get younger in the corners next season. Ronald Acuna will be up in RF perhaps as early as opening day but the next closest prospect is Dustin Peterson and there is questions on whether or not he has the power to start in LF. Hernandez would form a very exciting young trio with Inciarte and Acuna.
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Source: Mets getting interest in Reed, Cabrera and even Duda. Not much on Bruce or Granderson.
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Source: Mets getting interest in Reed, Cabrera and even Duda. Not much on Bruce or Granderson.
Bruce is the only guy I'm warming up to them hanging on to. If he takes the 1 year deal next year that's not the worst thing.
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Source confirms: Maurer, Cahill, Butcher to #Royals for Travis Wood, Matt Strahm and Esteury Ruiz. @RobertMurrayFRS and @JeffPassan on it.
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Source: Mets getting interest in Reed, Cabrera and even Duda. Not much on Bruce or Granderson.
Bruce is the only guy I'm warming up to them hanging on to. If he takes the 1 year deal next year that's not the worst thing.
they need an athletic CF in the worse way. Bruce cannot play CF