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ayaghmour2 · 01-12-2020, 01:30 PM

CHICAGO -- More trade news for the Cougars as GM Anthony Yaghmour has taken advantage of a handful of off days to make adjustments to the major league roster. They will sent SP Johnny Douglas and 2B Rabbit Forrest to the Keystones for RHP Joe King and a 2nd Round Pick in the upcoming draft.

Douglas, 29, has been on the trade block for weeks and he finally showed enough in recent games for another team to take a chance on him. In 12 starts this season, he's 5-5 with a 5.66 ERA (80 ERA+), 1.72 WHIP, and 25 strikeouts. His career numbers are far better, sitting at 15-14 with a 3.86 ERA (133 ERA+), 1.47 WHIP, and 71 strikeouts in 275 big league innings with the Cougars. His only problem is staying healthy, as he's only started 38 games in the past 4 seasons. Rumors are circulating that Douglas may be used out of the pen for the Keystone or to replace Rube Frazier in the rotation.

Forrest, 21, is the #5 prospect in the Cougars system and 53rd overall, however, he's stuck behind Bill Ashbaugh at second base. His AA numbers (.385/.416/.503, 139 OPS+) have been much better then his AAA numbers (.247/.313/.301, 61 OPS+).

King, 22, is the Keystones #29 prospect and a 10th Round pick back in 1927. With A Allentown, he's 6-6 with a 3.58 ERA (111 ERA+), 1.29 WHIP, and 39 strikeouts in 103 innings for the Cokers. The Keystones sit at 33-30, so there 2nd Round selection will be closer to the end of the round then the beginning.

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It hurts giving up Rabbit Forrest, a prospect I am a big fan of, but there's no easy space for him playing in the majors because he can't really play shortstop and Bill Ashbaugh is entrenched at second base. He may be able to play third, but Mack Deal is a better defensive option and they both have equally no power. Forrest will likely end up an above average starter, however, he wouldn't have an easy shot to playing time for us and the Keystones have a real need at third. Their current starter ranks tied for 12th in the league and their best third base prospect is 22nd in the organization.

I am glad I was able to move Douglas before he got hurt again, and I actually think this trade will really help him. He's very angry right now and even though he was starting to somewhat turn it around, I did not want him to get hurt before I could get value out of him. He's done really well in the first 6 or 7 innings of the game before running out of steam towards the end of the game. I think his stamina has taken a hit since his forearm inflammation last season and was going to start limiting his pitch count to increase his effectiveness. His last start of the season was his best, allowing just 1 earned run in 8 innings with 9 hits, 3 walks, and 5 strikeouts against the best team in the league, the Sailors. This will also open up a rotation spot for former 1st Round Pick Charlie O'Hare or youngster Lou Gaffin who will be returning from the DL shortly.

A little on the prospect we picked up, Joe King was a 10th Round selection by the Keystones out of Lubbock State back in 1927. His first professional season he was excellent with Class B Berkeley, going 17-7 with a 2.88 ERA (171 ERA+), 1.01 WHIP, and 148 strikeouts in 184.2 innings. A level up in Allentown this season and he's been effective despite the drop in strikeouts. This usually happens as strikeouts are very common in the lower levels. King throws in 89-91 range and has seen nice boosts to his velocity in recent years. His curveball is his best pitch, but he will need to develop a third pitch to become a more dependable pitcher.

The second round pick is probably the most valuable inclusion as it gives me a chance to add another upper level prospect to replace Forrest at a more preferred position. Even if the Keystones are the last pick in the second round (33) there are still enough prospects I like better then Forrest that will be draft eligible and I can find another prospect similar to Forrest later on in the draft.

I do think this trade benefits the Keystones a lot since Douglas can regain his form, but I'm not willing to take the injury risk myself. We won't win with Douglas or without Douglas this season, and there's no guarantee Douglas will even be healthy next year. And if I decide I want to add another first round pick, I have more draft capital to work with as well.

01-12-2020, 01:30 PM	#24
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Trade News! CHICAGO -- More trade news for the Cougars as GM Anthony Yaghmour has taken advantage of a handful of off days to make adjustments to the major league roster. They will sent SP Johnny Douglas and 2B Rabbit Forrest to the Keystones for RHP Joe King and a 2nd Round Pick in the upcoming draft. Douglas, 29, has been on the trade block for weeks and he finally showed enough in recent games for another team to take a chance on him. In 12 starts this season, he's 5-5 with a 5.66 ERA (80 ERA+), 1.72 WHIP, and 25 strikeouts. His career numbers are far better, sitting at 15-14 with a 3.86 ERA (133 ERA+), 1.47 WHIP, and 71 strikeouts in 275 big league innings with the Cougars. His only problem is staying healthy, as he's only started 38 games in the past 4 seasons. Rumors are circulating that Douglas may be used out of the pen for the Keystone or to replace Rube Frazier in the rotation. Forrest, 21, is the #5 prospect in the Cougars system and 53rd overall, however, he's stuck behind Bill Ashbaugh at second base. His AA numbers (.385/.416/.503, 139 OPS+) have been much better then his AAA numbers (.247/.313/.301, 61 OPS+). King, 22, is the Keystones #29 prospect and a 10th Round pick back in 1927. With A Allentown, he's 6-6 with a 3.58 ERA (111 ERA+), 1.29 WHIP, and 39 strikeouts in 103 innings for the Cokers. The Keystones sit at 33-30, so there 2nd Round selection will be closer to the end of the round then the beginning. ------------------------- It hurts giving up Rabbit Forrest, a prospect I am a big fan of, but there's no easy space for him playing in the majors because he can't really play shortstop and Bill Ashbaugh is entrenched at second base. He may be able to play third, but Mack Deal is a better defensive option and they both have equally no power. Forrest will likely end up an above average starter, however, he wouldn't have an easy shot to playing time for us and the Keystones have a real need at third. Their current starter ranks tied for 12th in the league and their best third base prospect is 22nd in the organization. I am glad I was able to move Douglas before he got hurt again, and I actually think this trade will really help him. He's very angry right now and even though he was starting to somewhat turn it around, I did not want him to get hurt before I could get value out of him. He's done really well in the first 6 or 7 innings of the game before running out of steam towards the end of the game. I think his stamina has taken a hit since his forearm inflammation last season and was going to start limiting his pitch count to increase his effectiveness. His last start of the season was his best, allowing just 1 earned run in 8 innings with 9 hits, 3 walks, and 5 strikeouts against the best team in the league, the Sailors. This will also open up a rotation spot for former 1st Round Pick Charlie O'Hare or youngster Lou Gaffin who will be returning from the DL shortly. A little on the prospect we picked up, Joe King was a 10th Round selection by the Keystones out of Lubbock State back in 1927. His first professional season he was excellent with Class B Berkeley, going 17-7 with a 2.88 ERA (171 ERA+), 1.01 WHIP, and 148 strikeouts in 184.2 innings. A level up in Allentown this season and he's been effective despite the drop in strikeouts. This usually happens as strikeouts are very common in the lower levels. King throws in 89-91 range and has seen nice boosts to his velocity in recent years. His curveball is his best pitch, but he will need to develop a third pitch to become a more dependable pitcher. The second round pick is probably the most valuable inclusion as it gives me a chance to add another upper level prospect to replace Forrest at a more preferred position. Even if the Keystones are the last pick in the second round (33) there are still enough prospects I like better then Forrest that will be draft eligible and I can find another prospect similar to Forrest later on in the draft. I do think this trade benefits the Keystones a lot since Douglas can regain his form, but I'm not willing to take the injury risk myself. We won't win with Douglas or without Douglas this season, and there's no guarantee Douglas will even be healthy next year. And if I decide I want to add another first round pick, I have more draft capital to work with as well.