They just got out from a big deal in Cespedes...they may have the money to do it. Also, if you are the A's, very rarely in this spot, you go for it. Too many teams and fans overvalue their prospects, often times you develop players to be able to make deals like this and for Samarjia.
If they don't win it all and Lester signs elsewhere, will it be worth it then? As a Yankee fan, I'm just glad he didn't land in Bmore.
They have to take a shot though. ..they have a real chance.
Anything is worth the price if you get the Series. But he's a legit top shelf player when he's hot. If someone could calm him down at the plate, he'd hit .280ish.
Probably will hit for more power in Boston than in Oakland and he's an excellent defensive outfielder with a cannon arm. Very good all-around player in his prime for a pitcher they decided to let go to free agency. What's not to like?
They'd better get something along those lines. Earlier this month they passed on a package from the A's that would have included Addison Russell. Running out of time to make a deal today though so if it doesn't happen in the next couple hours you're going to have to wait until the offseason, and the return usually isn't quite as high then as it is in July.
If it happens, it happens. I'd like to move him for some studs, but if teams aren't willing to pay than be patient and wait til December. Despite publicly stating they won't give up any of the 3, supposedly the Dodgers have discussed giving up Pederson in a deal for Price. If he's the only one of the 3, there better be some good added pieces of the deal.
Syndergaard will get it done.Mets are in on Bonifacio!
My fear is that it ends up being the Mariners with Taijuan Walker as the centerpiece. 6 months ago I would have taken that with open arms. Now, not so sure.
There was talk they would do that for Tulo. Curious about Castro, but that is a winter deal.Syndergaard will get it done.
He has struggled badly with control this season. Not sure the Rays would accept him as a centerpiece right now unless they have confidence they can straighten him out, and the other pieces in the deal are very strong.
I'm curious about Castro too. I really think he's the odd man out. On the record they're committed to him but I'm not buying it. Assuming he'll be shopped hard this winter. Needs to bounce back a bit. Had an excellent first half but has really struggled in July.
Craig has been on a major down swing since the ASB of last year. Cards probably think it's more than a funk.
