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WarningTrakPower · 05-12-2020, 05:09 PM

So... we have finally got around to simming ahead to the trade deadline, and we have fallen back even further in the standings.

We are currently sitting at 55-53, which puts us two games back of a wildcard spot. We are fourth in the AL Central (seven games back of the White Sox).

Curtis Taylor was almost ready to come back after a rehab assignment, so we have decided now is the time to trade him.

If we were unable to resign Joe Jimenez, Taylor would likely have been our closer, but his arbitration costs are rising for a non-closing reliever (possibly up to $6 million for 2025 at a 30 year old).

Here is the trade we are making with the Astros!

Nate Putz is the big piece we receive back in return. The former 7th overall pick in 2022 is currently the 37th best prospect in MLB.

Honestly, I don't know what to expect from him. His changeup will likely never develop and he has quite bad control.

Thankfully we do not need to protect him from the rule 5 draft yet, but he is already 25 and only in his first season of AA.

*Not shown is his knuckle curve (45/60 ratings).

Also, we pick up a depth starter in Brett Adcock. He has an option remaining for 2025 and is still pre-arbitration eligible.

I don't think we are going to make any more trades. I don't really want to trade anyone else away and just see how things play out down the stretch.

Also, I don't want to give up any future assets for short term if we continue to fall flat.

*Alex Faedo has been optioned to AAA to make room for Raisel Iglesias.

05-12-2020, 05:09 PM	#127
WarningTrakPower All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 595	2024 Trade Deadline Day! So... we have finally got around to simming ahead to the trade deadline, and we have fallen back even further in the standings. We are currently sitting at 55-53, which puts us two games back of a wildcard spot. We are fourth in the AL Central (seven games back of the White Sox). Curtis Taylor was almost ready to come back after a rehab assignment, so we have decided now is the time to trade him. If we were unable to resign Joe Jimenez, Taylor would likely have been our closer, but his arbitration costs are rising for a non-closing reliever (possibly up to $6 million for 2025 at a 30 year old). Here is the trade we are making with the Astros! Nate Putz is the big piece we receive back in return. The former 7th overall pick in 2022 is currently the 37th best prospect in MLB. Honestly, I don't know what to expect from him. His changeup will likely never develop and he has quite bad control. Thankfully we do not need to protect him from the rule 5 draft yet, but he is already 25 and only in his first season of AA. Not shown is his knuckle curve (45/60 ratings). Also, we pick up a depth starter in Brett Adcock. He has an option remaining for 2025 and is still pre-arbitration eligible. I don't think we are going to make any more trades. I don't really want to trade anyone else away and just see how things play out down the stretch. Also, I don't want to give up any future assets for short term if we continue to fall flat. Alex Faedo has been optioned to AAA to make room for Raisel Iglesias.