Many deals went done. Peavy is on the White Sox again. Victor Martinez is a Red Sox along with Kotchman. Orlando Cabrera is a twin. Washburn a Tiger and relievers went team from team.
Winner
Red Sox- when they aquired Adam LaRoche no one batted an eye but after swapping him for a potential Gold Glover in Casey Kotchman its a good trade. Kotchman hasnt developed the power he was once considered to have but he brings a sure glove and a nice steady stroke. His HRs should increase with Peskys pole and should be a doubles machine. Also getting V Martinez for mid level prospects is great.
Mariners- they added Jack Wilson and Ian Snell for former first round pick Jeff Clement and B prospects. Wilson solidifies SS and Snell is a potential star if he figures his control out. They traded Jarred Washburn to the Tigers for LHPs Luke French and Mauricio Robles. Both are young pitchers with extreme potential and Washburn is in his final year of his contract and playing above his head
White Sox- add Peavy to a rotation with Buerhle, Danks, Floyd, and Contreras.
Padres- unload a large contract for two future front line Pitchers in Clay Richards and Aaron Poreda along with two other b prospects.
Indians- unloaded probably two of there better players in Lee and Martinez but landed about a dozens prospects in return. C Lou Marson should be there starter next year along with SS John Donald, and RHP Carlos Carrasco who they got in the Lee deal. The received hard sinker baller Justin Masterson and two other pitchers. They freed up a lot of money two and could be active this offseason
Orioles- they already have a young team with a stacked young outfielder and good pitchers in their system. they traded George Sherril for top 3b prospect Josh Bell and also received RHP Steve Johnson.
Giants- they have the best starters ERA and needed more offense and added it with Freddy Sanchez and Ryan Garko while keeping their top prospects.
Losers
Rays- needed to add another bat but got beat to the punch by Boston
Reds- WTF were they thinking. They basically dump Jerry Hairston to the Yanks. Dont get rid of Arroyos huge contract then trade one of the best young players Edwin Encarnacian for aging 3B Scott Rolen. They have no idea what their doing.
Dodgers- sure they got a good lefty for there bullpen but gave up their top infield prospect in the process
Pirates- Wilson, Sanchez, LaRoche, Snell, Grabow, etc. They traded basically their entire startering lineup from opening day. They received some good players but most are gambles still in A or AA.
Tigers- gave up two top prospects for a pitcher in his final year and playing completely over his head
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for the first time i actually think the pirates know what they're doing.
ReplyDelete2011 Pirates
C Jorge Sanchez
1B Jeff Clement/Steve Pearce
2B Argenis Diaz
SS Miguel Angel Sano (maybe? they're the frontrunners)
3B Pedro Alvarez
LF Lastings Milledge
CF Andrew McCutchen
RF Jose Tabata
Bench Gorkys Hernandez
SP Paul Maholm
SP Zach Duke
SP Timmy Alderson
throw in the fact that they're going to probably get the #2 or maybe #1 pick in the draft (phenom Bryce Harper)... could be like the 08 Rays with everything falling in place.
plus let's be real, Wilson isn't that great, LaRoche is actually pretty bad, and Sanchez/Snell both have potential replacements with much higher ceilings. sure they took a risk when they're betting on the farm, but they are pretty decent at talent evaluation considering they consistently have above-average talent to dish out. they've just unluckily never had them all at the same time.
ReplyDeleteby the time 2011 rolls around, you think they would have been able to afford Jason Bay, Xavier Nady and Nate McLouth? Not a chance.
They did pretty decent in their goal for building for the future. I'm excited to see what they do.
actually i'm just going to make a post about this.
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