Official 2018 MLB Waiver Trade Deadline Thread

[totdprods]

Dang I really wanted Drury for a reliever. Figured that ship sailed once they got Britton though.

[arch stanton]

11 minutes ago, totdprods said:

I agree. The pen was shaky to start the year, but when you think about it, had we not lost Middleton or Wood, it may have been a pretty decent pen, especially after Parker and Bedrosian's initial struggles. 

A lot of the bullpen's perceived weakness stems from our under-performing offense and the decimating injuries, again. Turn those around for 2019 and he'll have more leash to play with in terms of toying with the pen on the cheap.

Probably could have added JC Ramirez to that duo and we've got a fairly deep pen

[2020worldseries]

imagine what Richards would have gone for... dam

Jon Heyman

 

@JonHeyman

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3m

 

Brandon Drury is thought to be in expected Happ trade to Yanks. Billy McKinney's name was being mentioned, but not confirmed yet. expected to be 2 for 1.

[ten ocho recon scout]

Yeah, richards killed us. 

[mulwin444]

32 minutes ago, DMVol said:

How about all 3....I think he can rebuild the pen....

Obviously you don't give them away but, if you can get 2-3 prospects like we've been seeing other team's getting for rentals, you absolutely make that deal.

[DMVol]

Just now, mulwin444 said:

Obviously you don't give them away but, if you can get 2-3 prospects like we've been seeing other team's getting for rentals, you absolutely make that deal.

Easy enough...keep them if the offers are marginal...none are on expiring contracts....we can be selective....

[Docwaukee]

3 minutes ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

Yeah, richards killed us. 

damn skippy.  Drury and McKinney would have been a nice return for GR.  

[2020worldseries]

Next?

Mark Feinsand

 

@Feinsand

 

Source: Angels receiving interest in RHP Blake Parker. Reliever having a second straight strong season for Los Angeles.

[bloodbrother]

Hopefully so. We're seeing some quality returns on relievers so far and Parker has closing experience(with success) that clubs love. Crossing my fingers that they end up shipping him to the Braves. It's such a perfect pairing with them needing bullpen help + them having an embarrassment of riches in their farm.

[GrittyVeterans]

Parker should be able to pull back some teams top 10-15 prospect. 

[Stradling]

I really love all of this trade talk.  

[totdprods]

Just now, Stradling said:

I really love all of this trade talk.  

If only we had Richards to shop. Still hopeful Eppler can make something work for Kinsler and at least one, preferably two, relievers.

[Stradling]

Just now, totdprods said:

If only we had Richards to shop. Still hopeful Eppler can make something work for Kinsler and at least one, preferably two, relievers.

I'm not going to dwell on what we don't have to trade and focus on trades we could make.  I don't think we are going to stand pat either.  I think Eppler will actually add a piece while possibly picking up some teams higher priced player to go with it.  

[totdprods]

Chris Cotillo‏Verified account @ChrisCotillo 2m2 minutes ago

MoreSource: Red Sox, like many contenders, have checked in on Angels relievers. Blake Parker, Justin Anderson among the guys who could be dealt.

[GrittyVeterans]

I am vehemently against trading Anderson. I hope that works out for us

You better be getting something pretty hard to pass up for him

[2020worldseries]

1 minute ago, totdprods said:

Chris Cotillo‏Verified account @ChrisCotillo 2m2 minutes ago

MoreSource: Red Sox, like many contenders, have checked in on Angels relievers. Blake Parker, Justin Anderson among the guys who could be dealt.

could see Boston wanting Kinsler too

[totdprods]

4 minutes ago, Stradling said:

I'm not going to dwell on what we don't have to trade and focus on trades we could make.  I don't think we are going to stand pat either.  I think Eppler will actually add a piece while possibly picking up some teams higher priced player to go with it.  

That's absolutely what I'm feeling too. Turn these rentals into more prospect depth, trade some of it for an offseason/long-term need. 

Saying this as the guy who posts recaps on the minor leagues every morning, there is no better time to cash in on the ridiculous seasons that most of our Top 30 guys are having. All of them are not going to translate this to the bigs. Pull the trigger.

[Stradling]

Just now, GrittyVeterans said:

I am vehemently against trading Anderson. I hope that works out for us

I would trade him for the right piece, for example a guy like Barria.  

[totdprods]

Only thing that sucks about trading with Boston is? Trading with Boston. Their farm blows. 

But good to see other contenders are in on it too.

[GrittyVeterans]

Just now, Stradling said:

I would trade him for the right piece, for example a guy like Barria.  

I would too, but it scares me. He's been our 2nd or 3rd best reliever this year. We need guys who throw hard for next year. I trust Eppler has a plan though

[totdprods]

Just now, Stradling said:

I would trade him for the right piece, for example a guy like Barria.  

That's where Atlanta comes in. Literally a half-dozen near MLB ready SP prospects who would've graded similarly to Barria. They can afford to spin off one of them.

[Stradling]

Would you rather Eppler trade each individually and get multiple prospects back that are under the radar guys that you have to squint a little to see if they will be good major leaguers.  Or would you rather he package a Parker and a Kinsler and get one legitimate major league ready prospect back?  

[2020worldseries]

1 minute ago, totdprods said:

Only thing that sucks about trading with Boston is? Trading with Boston. Their farm blows. 

But good to see other contenders are in on it too.

What about Swihart? 

[totdprods]

1 minute ago, 2020worldseries said:

What about Swihart? 

Ehhhhhh. I'd like to have him but don't really want to blow a reliever on him unless it was Alvarez. 

He could wind up Kaleb Cowart 2.0 over here, especially since he's out of options. If Eppler really liked him I'd be more open, as I trust his judgement. 

[bloodbrother]

9 minutes ago, totdprods said:

Chris Cotillo‏Verified account @ChrisCotillo 2m2 minutes ago

MoreSource: Red Sox, like many contenders, have checked in on Angels relievers. Blake Parker, Justin Anderson among the guys who could be dealt.

Boston's farm system stinks out loud. Pass

Also, F*ck Boston in general