Sonny Gray about to be traded

[Dtwncbad]

I didn't have interest in Gray before getting Cahill and Harvey, but now I do.

Seems like the odds are long that both Cahill and Harvey will be successful for the Angels in 2019.

But throw in Gray, and the hope is two out of the three have good years.  That seems much more realistic.

I wanted a beast top of the rotation starter.  If that isn't going to happen then loading up on upside is better than just having some upside.

Looks like the Pardes and A's are the rumored likely destination but it is also reported than many teams are in on him.

[Pancake Bear]

Given the interest in him, I’d be surprised if he cost less than Marsh or Jones.Who knows, they might even ask for Canning. I really don’t want to give up any of those guys.

Am I exaggerating what New York would settle for? I’m no expert, for sure. 

[ispy45]

The beast rotation is best to go all in 2019-2020 free agent class than trade away assets.

[Chuck]

I would give up Marsh and some lower level arm for Sonny Gray, or someone like Suarez and sum yung gui. 

[greginpsca]

12 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

I would give up Marsh and some lower level arm for Sonny Gray, or someone like Alvarez and sum yung gui. 

Alvarez is on the Phillies.

[Docwaukee]

Feels like 2019 is set to me unless there is someone out there that they think can help over the next couple years as well.  Otherwise, if we do add this year it will be a pen piece on the cheap.  

[failos]

I doubt Derpler would trade for a reliever and give up prospects. He didn't even sign FA relievers.

[hangin n wangin]

Just now, failos said:

I doubt Derpler would trade for a reliever and give up prospects. He didn't even sign FA relievers.

F*ck Derpler. What about Eppler?

[Chuck]

13 minutes ago, greginpsca said:

Alvarez is on the Phillies.

I mean Suarez. 

[failos]

1 minute ago, hangin n wangin said:

F*ck Derpler. What about Eppler?

Eppler needs a nickname and Derpler fits the bill.

[Stradling]

Except it doesn’t. 

[Docwaukee]

27 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

I would give up Marsh and some lower level arm for Sonny Gray, or someone like Suarez and sum yung gui. 

you really are just lookin' for some action aren't you?  

[Stradling]

Marsh for one year of Gray would be awful.  

[Chuck]

Just now, Dochalo said:

you really are just lookin' for some action aren't you?  

[Chuck]

Just now, Stradling said:

Marsh for one year of Gray would be awful.  

Oh balls, never mind then. I thought we'd have him for 2019 and 2020. 

Hard pass then. 

[Chuck]

2 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

you really are just lookin' for some action aren't you?  

This offseason has been so boring. I guess so, but I thought Gray had two years left like Realmuto. 

[WeatherWonk]

Most likely the A's a la Brett Anderson and Cahill last year. An ex- Beaner.

In before someone accuses me of racism.

[Fish Oil]

I wouldn't pitch a bitch fit if we traded for him.

One year of a guy who could bounce back once out of the launch pads of the AL East. Given the season he had last year, it shouldn't cost too much to obtain him.

[angelsnationtalk]

17 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

This offseason has been so boring. I guess so, but I thought Gray had two years left like Realmuto. 

What do you mean boring? We signed so many 1 year deals that we get to do it allllllllllllllll over again next year.... yay.... said no one 

[Second Base]

I'm in the same boat as the OP. I liked Gray before, but not at any competitive price. There were just too many superior targets out there and I didn't figure the Angels would whiff on them all. 

And now that we've signed Harvey, Cahill, Bour and Lucroy to one year deals, I figure trading for one year of Sonny Gray fits. Except I'm still not offering jack for his services. I mean yeah, I'll take on the salary because that's a small cut under what he'd get on the open market, but I'd only be trading from a position of prospect strength to acquire him. Basically, Michael Hermosillo for him straight up. Or if I'm offering a pitcher it's a low level lottery ticket like Jerryell Rivera.

[Jeff Fletcher]

1 hour ago, Sean-Regan said:

Given the interest in him, I’d be surprised if he cost less than Marsh or Jones.Who knows, they might even ask for Canning. I really don’t want to give up any of those guys.

Am I exaggerating what New York would settle for? I’m no expert, for sure. 

That's waaaaaaaaaaaaay off.

He's got one year left and he was terrible last year and he's going to make like $10M. He wouldn't cost a top prospect.

[Second Base]

Also, I'm not so sure the Angels are interested. I mean every team could use more rotation depth, but bringing in Gray would likely mean a demotion to AAA for Barria. 

[Pancake Bear]

38 minutes ago, Second Base said:

Also, I'm not so sure the Angels are interested. I mean every team could use more rotation depth, but bringing in Gray would likely mean a demotion to AAA for Barria. 

I would think Cahill goes as 6th starter/swingman/long reliever, personally. 

 

1 hour ago, Jeff Fletcher said:

That's waaaaaaaaaaaaay off.

He's got one year left and he was terrible last year and he's going to make like $10M. He wouldn't cost a top prospect.

See? Shows how much I know.  Even with the competition for acquiring him, what would be the likely prospect range the Angels would have to give up? I'm curious if it would be worth it.

[Docwaukee]

2 minutes ago, Sean-Regan said:

I would think Cahill goes as 6th starter/swingman/long reliever, personally. 

 

See? Shows how much I know.  Even with the competition for acquiring him, what would be the likely prospect range the Angels would have to give up? I'm curious if it would be worth it.

If I were the yankees, I'd want a solid bullpen piece and a low level prospect with high upside.  

[Jeff Fletcher]

7 minutes ago, Sean-Regan said:

I would think Cahill goes as 6th starter/swingman/long reliever, personally. 

 

See? Shows how much I know.  Even with the competition for acquiring him, what would be the likely prospect range the Angels would have to give up? I'm curious if it would be worth it.

Maybe an 8-15 ranked prospect type.