August post-deadline trades and rumors

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Rasta: Which contenders have the biggest holes that you could see filled by pre-8/31 trades? Any players in particular that you could see clearing waivers and moving?

Dave Cameron: I bet Verlander gets moved this month. Maybe to Houston?

ice cream social justice (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 2 August 2017 20:06 (seven years ago)

Yonder to Seattle for the latest Boog Powell

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/with-postseason-spot-within-reach-mariners-add-all-star-yonder-alonso-in-trade-with-as/

ice cream social justice (Dr Morbius), Monday, 7 August 2017 15:21 (seven years ago)

He is of no relation to former Baltimore Oriole and 1970 AL MVP Boog Powell.

how the fuck

qualx, Tuesday, 8 August 2017 00:10 (seven years ago)

his first name is herschel, so

mookieproof, Wednesday, 9 August 2017 02:34 (seven years ago)

i can't read apparently

qualx, Wednesday, 9 August 2017 03:31 (seven years ago)

Justin Verlander at 97 mph in the 8th inning. Is this 2011?

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 10, 2017

*tapping fingers on desk*

Andy K, Thursday, 10 August 2017 01:41 (seven years ago)

jay bruce to clevo

mookieproof, Thursday, 10 August 2017 02:11 (seven years ago)

looks like the mets got Ryder Ryan in exchange

Karl Malone, Thursday, 10 August 2017 02:44 (seven years ago)

Looks like Neil Walker is going to the Brewers

Michael F Gill, Saturday, 12 August 2017 23:27 (seven years ago)

has there ever been a temporary trade of players, agreed upon in advance? Two teams trading players with the understanding that in a couple years everyone will go back to their original teams?

i know it's kind of ridiculous but i was thinking about that with Carson Kelly (#1 catching prospect, blocked by molina until 2020). it'd be nice to give some playing time on another team for a couple years!

Karl Malone, Sunday, 13 August 2017 19:04 (seven years ago)

sounds like something that wouldn't be allowed by the CBA or just official mlb rules

qualx, Sunday, 13 August 2017 19:14 (seven years ago)

just trade yadi

k3vin k., Sunday, 13 August 2017 19:16 (seven years ago)

but he's the manager

Karl Malone, Sunday, 13 August 2017 19:18 (seven years ago)

@JonHeyman
Tigers and astros discussing deal that could send justin verlander to houston, though contract makes deal tough

@Lynn_Henning
Tigers won't let money be an issue in any trade deal. Confirmed. Hang-up has been not money, but prospects offered in return. Remains so.

Andy K, Tuesday, 15 August 2017 17:07 (seven years ago)

@Lynn_Henning
Astros playing very tight game in trade talks: Consistent with all other clubs (including Dodgers) they want to hang onto best prospects.

Andy K, Tuesday, 15 August 2017 17:09 (seven years ago)

grandy to the dodgers!

mookieproof, Saturday, 19 August 2017 04:42 (seven years ago)

whoa. wasn't expecting that

ice cream social justice (Dr Morbius), Saturday, 19 August 2017 12:50 (seven years ago)

C Rene Rivera claimed by Cubs from Mets

ice cream social justice (Dr Morbius), Sunday, 20 August 2017 14:32 (seven years ago)

Rajai Davis to Boston

ice cream social justice (Dr Morbius), Thursday, 24 August 2017 14:39 (seven years ago)

why does dave dombrowski hate bryce brentz

mookieproof, Thursday, 24 August 2017 14:49 (seven years ago)

mike leake to seattle

mookieproof, Wednesday, 30 August 2017 15:25 (seven years ago)

Leake’s contract includes full no-trade protection, so his approval is required for a deal. Notably, he has spoken of his desire to be closer to family in Arizona, so it’s conceivable that motivation (or others) could lead him to waiving the clause.

according to google maps,

STL to Phoenix 22 hours by car, 2 hour, 50 minutes by plane
SEA to Phoenix 22 hours by car, 2 hour, 50 minutes by plane

which is weird.

anyway, seems like a bad time to deal him? when he's nearly destroyed his value? his mediocre season numbers masks what has been a bad decline since early June.

Karl Malone, Wednesday, 30 August 2017 15:54 (seven years ago)

i guess things can always get worse and they're just happy to dump him

Karl Malone, Wednesday, 30 August 2017 15:57 (seven years ago)

i would imagine they're just happy to avoid paying him $50m more

mookieproof, Wednesday, 30 August 2017 16:20 (seven years ago)

anthony: my god they picked up the entire thing… WHY…. Are there GM’s in the league worse then Dipoto at evaluating pitching?

Dave Cameron: They didn’t pick up the whole thing.

Dave Cameron: Team announcement said STL sending cash in the deal. Mike Salk, local Seattle radio guy who is pretty plugged in, tweeted that it sounds like M’s will be on hook for about $12M per year.

Dave Cameron: If they get him at something like 3/40 going forward, nothing wrong with that.

Dave Cameron: (That would assume M’s picked up rest of 2017 money too)

ice cream social justice (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 30 August 2017 20:57 (seven years ago)

great move by the Cards, can't believe they were able to move that contract.

Bee OK, Thursday, 31 August 2017 03:15 (seven years ago)

yankees acquire minor league catching legend erik kratz for suspension-related purposes

it will be kratz's ninth different organization, and several of those were repeats

mookieproof, Thursday, 31 August 2017 16:38 (seven years ago)

Sources: #Angels close to acquiring Justin Upton from #Tigers.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 31, 2017

!

mookieproof, Thursday, 31 August 2017 18:13 (seven years ago)

Welcome to Detroit Mike Trout https://t.co/SOTR91MGo4

— Bless You Boys (@blessyouboys) August 31, 2017

mookieproof, Thursday, 31 August 2017 18:20 (seven years ago)

#Astros acquiring Cameron Maybin from #Angels, source tells The Athletic.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 31, 2017

mookieproof, Thursday, 31 August 2017 18:35 (seven years ago)

heh, lucky Kratz (just saw him in a Columbus-Pawtucket game)

ice cream social justice (Dr Morbius), Thursday, 31 August 2017 18:37 (seven years ago)

brandon phillips to angels, as well

Karl Malone, Friday, 1 September 2017 03:19 (seven years ago)

Verlander to Astros in three, two...

Andy K, Friday, 1 September 2017 03:24 (seven years ago)

Verlander nixed it, huh?

Andy K, Friday, 1 September 2017 03:27 (seven years ago)

with a minute to spare

mookieproof, Friday, 1 September 2017 04:34 (seven years ago)

it seems to have happened now? i'm confused.

Van Horn Street, Friday, 1 September 2017 05:00 (seven years ago)

it did indeed

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/09/astros-to-acquire-justin-verlander.html

ice cream social justice (Dr Morbius), Friday, 1 September 2017 11:29 (seven years ago)

cubs acquired leonys martin for some reason

na (NA), Friday, 1 September 2017 12:25 (seven years ago)

useful speed/ late-inning defense

he's been in Tacoma since May (?)

he's also my HACKING MASS CF, so i hope at least he goes 2-for-31

ice cream social justice (Dr Morbius), Friday, 1 September 2017 12:29 (seven years ago)


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