southsider2k5 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 QUOTE (steveno89 @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 11:08 AM) Interesting, but I doubt they give up their top pitching prospect for what amounts to salary relief. I wouldn't think they would sell off one of their top guys, but more like guys in the 4-10 range in their system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Cubs supposedly going for Gray as well. Gotta respect Theo's balls to wall approach. the window is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 11:41 AM) Cubs supposedly going for Gray as well. Gotta respect Theo's balls to wall approach. the window is now. They still have more than enough if they take off the major league roster. Almora, Candelairo, ++ I'm sure would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I totally buy As going after Schwarber. THey have always taken the most bizarre packages. They have usually worked out more than I expected, but would totally not be surprised if Schwarber recovers and then in 1.5 years the As flip him for 4-5 other prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 11:44 AM) They still have more than enough if they take off the major league roster. Almora, Candelairo, ++ I'm sure would work. It's their only choice. Their farm is terrible now and they can't trade their recent draft picks. I wonder if they dangle Schwarber or Happ if the A's don't like those guys you mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 11:44 AM) They still have more than enough if they take off the major league roster. Almora, Candelairo, ++ I'm sure would work. I'm sure A's want Schwarber,just seems like the type of player they would want. Schwarber,Candelario,couple lotto tix is what probably being dangled. This could also just be a ploy to get the price going up for the Brewers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 If they pull off a deal for him and then let him Arrieta and Lackey walk/retire, they'd Have Lester Quintana Gray Hendricks. Not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 WEEIVerified account @WEEI 1m1 minute ago Source: Red Sox call top prospect Rafael Devers up to Triple-A http://dlvr.it/PVbgQ2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 12:04 PM) WEEIVerified account @WEEI 1m1 minute ago Source: Red Sox call top prospect Rafael Devers up to Triple-A http://dlvr.it/PVbgQ2 I always prefer to refer to that as a promotion. When I hear "called up" I immediately think to the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarComing25 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 A Gray/Alonso package seems to make a lot of sense for the Yankees at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 11:44 AM) They still have more than enough if they take off the major league roster. Almora, Candelairo, ++ I'm sure would work. I start wondering about diminishing returns there. Do you really want to pay a high price to make your 5th starter that good for 2 months...when your offense has been the 10th or 11th best in the NL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 12:10 PM) A Gray/Alonso package seems to make a lot of sense for the Yankees at this point. There was an article a week or two ago saying they could go this route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 12:10 PM) A Gray/Alonso package seems to make a lot of sense for the Yankees at this point. Gray + Alonso is not going to come cheap. If the Yankees were not willing to pony up for Quintana, I'm not certain they want to do the same for Gray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarComing25 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (steveno89 @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 12:26 PM) Gray + Alonso is not going to come cheap. If the Yankees were not willing to pony up for Quintana, I'm not certain they want to do the same for Gray. They're going to need some pitching though and Gray is the best pitcher on the market with several years of control, the other options aren't really that great either. Alonso also fills a gaping hole. This move makes sense in both the long-term and short-term, they currently hold a Wild Card spot and aren't that far behind the Red Sox, I don't think they should just punt on this season. Their window has started this year. The free agent SP market this upcoming offseason also looks a hell of a lot weaker than it did just a few months ago. Pretty much everyone is underperforming and entering their 30s. There's a lot of potential upside but also a ton of risk in guys like Cueto (if he opts out), Arrieta or even a guy like Estrada. Darvish is the only one doing well but he has an injury history and will get an enormous contract into his mid to late 30s. Edited July 14, 2017 by OmarComing25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 01:06 PM) They're going to need some pitching though and Gray is the best pitcher on the market with several years of control, the other options aren't really that great either. Alonso also fills a gaping hole. This move makes sense in both the long-term and short-term, they currently hold a Wild Card spot and aren't that far behind the Red Sox, I don't think they should just punt on this season. Their window has started this year. The free agent SP market this upcoming offseason also looks a hell of a lot weaker than it did just a few months ago. Pretty much everyone is underperforming and entering their 30s. There's a lot of potential upside but also a ton of risk in guys like Cueto (if he opts out), Arrieta or even a guy like Estrada. Darvish is the only one doing well but he has an injury history and will get an enormous contract into his mid to late 30s. Here's the real trick. The Yankees today start an 11 game in 11 day road trip with 4 in Boston. Followed by 3 in Minnesota (a team they're tied with in the win column), followed by 4 in Seattle - a team they're 2 ahead of in the win column. Their schedule goes "grueling" over the next few weeks - they've played 4 fewer games than the mariners for example and have to make that up. Basically, this trip could hammer their position. They could wind up behind a bunch of wild card teams in 10 days. If they hold their ground or go 7-4, basically I'd say they set themselves up to make a big move like that, but if they go 4-7 in this stretch, they're back to .500 with a couple grueling weeks to go. But if they want to buy themselves any time to see how they go, it sets themselves up for a weaker road trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 01:10 PM) A Gray/Alonso package seems to make a lot of sense for the Yankees at this point. Don't see Yanks going hard after a 1B after yesterday's deal for one and Bird likely to return by mid-August However they do absolutely need starting pitching and relief Q would have been perfect, maybe they take back D-Rob and/or Swarzak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUSTgottaBELIEVE Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 QUOTE (ChiSoxJon @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 02:03 PM) Don't see Yanks going hard after a 1B after yesterday's deal for one and Bird likely to return by mid-August However they do absolutely need starting pitching and relief Q would have been perfect, maybe they take back D-Rob and/or Swarzak Bird's bad ankle might require surgery. If so, he's basically done for the year or at least until late September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Kyle Tucker pulled from tonight's game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 15, 2017 -> 07:25 PM) Kyle Tucker pulled from tonight's game. Muhahahaha, The dominoes shall fall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCsoxfan Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 15, 2017 -> 10:25 PM) Kyle Tucker pulled from tonight's game. I really think Houston thought they'd wait out Hahn and get Quintana. Wouldn't surprise me if they're scrambling internally now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Alvarez too? A's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Tucker and Alvarez for Gray would be such an overpay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 I kind of like Kyle Tucker more then Eloy Jimenez so I am going to be disappointed if A's got him for Gray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 15, 2017 -> 10:29 PM) I kind of like Kyle Tucker more then Eloy Jimenez so I am going to be disappointed if A's got him for Gray Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 15, 2017 -> 08:29 PM) I kind of like Kyle Tucker more then Eloy Jimenez so I am going to be disappointed if A's got him for Gray WHy do you like him more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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