We lost this trade

[arch stanton]

It's because it's Dipoto. If Billy Beane made this trade it would be considered a stroke of pure genius.

[Mark68]

I love this trade.  Decent pitching for hitting is what we need.  I also like that we have LHP.

Prince Fielder career vs LHP: .267/.347/.457/.803 (.295/.408/.562/.971 vs RHP)

Robinson Cano career vs LHP:  .290/.340/.450/.790 (.318/.363/.531/.894 vs RHP)

 

.100+ lower OPS against southpaws for two big names we'll be facing 19x each/season.

Edited December 11, 2013 by Mark68

[wopphil]

What I find so amazing is that despite hitting 34 him runs last year, Trumbo's slugging percentage was still only .453.

I always liked Trumbo, but he is highly replaceable.

[m0nkey]

ha, never tried typing **** 

[Daryl Switzer]

got crap in trade stock should have got us way better pitching maybe chris sale and dan hudson not this doughy pair

[TroutAdell]

At worst he replaces Williams as a swing man. The biggest problem is that he hasn't been "Butchered " yet.

[Tyler]

lol

[TroutAdell]

This whole trade hinges on Skaggs' development. I don't think we can rely on both lefties on the rotation this season. We need a FA starter for a one or two year deal.

[tdawg87]

got crap in trade stock should have got us way better pitching maybe chris sale and dan hudson not this doughy pair

 

lol awesome

[Mark68]

got crap in trade stock should have got us way better pitching maybe chris sale and dan hudson not this doughy pair

U for real?

[Scott34]

The best trades are the ones that the fringe-y fans hate.

Edited December 11, 2013 by Scott34

[Greg_Bearringer]

What I find so amazing is that despite hitting 34 him runs last year, Trumbo's slugging percentage was still only .453.

I always liked Trumbo, but he is highly replaceable.

 

That was always the real shame. His hit tool and his eye never gave him the opportunity to tap into his full power-- which, frankly, is frightening. 

[Homebrewer]

MLB network ex pitchers Darling and Plesac broke down both young pitchers in depth, and both thought we scored big.

[mtangelsfan]

got crap in trade stock should have got us way better pitching maybe chris sale and dan hudson not this doughy pair

 

No

[Docwaukee]

got crap in trade stock should have got us way better pitching maybe chris sale and dan hudson not this doughy pair

Tad's brother?

[ten ocho recon scout]

Thanks greg

So can we assume santiago replaces vargas? Nor that I think vargas was great, but can we assume santiago going into next year is a solid 3 at best but at worst a 4?

I'm good if that's the case. Excited about skaggs, but worry about the celocity thing a bit. Still think he starts the year in AAA. Hoping we still get tanaka or someone similar.

[Chuck]

Santiago has better stuff and numbers than Vargas, so yes.

[Jobu]

got crap in trade stock should have got us way better pitching maybe chris sale and dan hudson not this doughy pair

I traded a big bat for doughy pair, but then she slapped me and I got kicked off the bus.

So I guess I'm saying I know how you feel.

Edited December 11, 2013 by Jobu

[Greg_Bearringer]

Santiago has better stuff and numbers than Vargas, so yes.

 

Pretty much. Is younger, cheaper, and more attractive. Well, probably that last one. 

[Brandon]

ha, I tried writing dipeutred earlier and it was edited thanks to AO.

I was going to say ESPN as well. if you look at the comments section of the article about the trade you'd think we were morons and the losers of the trade. granted, it's ESPN, so take with a grain of salt.

[Homebrewer]

If only 1 of the 2 takes off next season, it is still a great trade.

Dipoto has already said hat he isn't finished acquiring pitching.

[bloodbrother]

got crap in trade stock should have got us way better pitching maybe chris sale and dan hudson not this doughy pair

 

You know how valuable Trout is to this team right? You know how much the Halos would demand in order to trade Trout right?

 

Yeah, that's how the White Sox are with Chris Sale

[Homebrewer]

ha, I tried writing dipeutred earlier and it was edited thanks to AO.

I was going to say ESPN as well. if you look at the comments section of the article about the trade you'd think we were morons and the losers of the trade. granted, it's ESPN, so take with a grain of salt.

I haven't turned to ESPN for baseball insight since MLB went on the air.

[YouthofToday]

Kudos to Dipoto for a solid move.

[Brandon]

website, not TV.

but regardless, I'd do the same if I cared more about MLB.