2018 (MLB) News & Transactions

[SFGRTB]

Abiatal Avelino is one of the pieces in the deal. He's a 23 (24 in February) year old middle infielder. Career-high 15 homers this year, but defense is his calling card. Projects as a utility infielder. Needs to be protected on the rule 5 draft. With Kelby out of options, Avelino could be a replacement.

 

[calsnowskier]

Looks like one of the kids coming back...

Abiatal Avelino Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com

He is a 23 year old AAA SS prospect. His numbers look kinda meh. Anyone know anything else about him?

 

[SFGRTB]

Looks like one of the kids coming back...

Abiatal Avelino Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com

He is a 23 year old AAA SS prospect. His numbers look kinda meh. Anyone know anything else about him?

Defensive minded, good contact hitter. Utility profile. Similar to Ryan Howard, C.J Hinojosa

 

[LHG]

Defensive minded, good contact hitter. Utility profile. Similar to Ryan Howard, C.J Hinojosa

So we will have three middle infielders vying for AAA roster spots next year? Keep in mind the Giants tend to pick up about 50 of these types in the minor league free agent market.

 

[calsnowskier]

Defensive minded, good contact hitter. Utility profile. Similar to Ryan Howard, C.J Hinojosa

So we got more of what we already have. Only this kid requires a 40-spot next year.

Hey, I would have been somewhat OK if they gave him away for free, so gettiting a kid who can compete for a 25-spot for the next 5-6 years is a decent return. And we still have another player coming as well.

 

[calsnowskier]

So we will have three middle infielders vying for AAA roster spots next year? Keep in mind the Giants tend to pick up about 50 of these types in the minor league free agent market.

We also got Calixte (though I would be surprised if he is back).

 

[LHG]

Looks like Cutch was just traded to the Yankees. Two prospects headed to the Giants

Good for him.
I know that its a bit late to think about this, but does the trade and budget relief (assuming there is any) more than outweigh the draft pick from the qualifying offer? Something I didn't think about until now.
And I'm not with cal on re-signing him. I don't think he'll be worth a 3 year deal.

 

[LHG]

We also got Calixte (though I would be surprised if he is back).

About 10 of the 50 they sign are re-ups.

 

[SFGRTB]

I'd guess the other piece would be one of their many pitchers that are rule-5 eligible, like Nick Green or Adonis Rosa.

They could always get this guy named George Kontos as well

 

[Stokes1931]

What we really need are outfielders! We have way too many middle infielders. Is this the best they could do? I hope the players are good, but color me disappointed.

 

[LHG]

What we really need are outfielders! We have way too many middle infielders. Is this the best they could do? I hope the players are good, but color me disappointed.

If the point was salary relief, then yes, it is the best they could do. Otherwise, a little meh but not too surprising, considering the time of year.

 

[calsnowskier]

What we really need are outfielders! We have way too many middle infielders. Is this the best they could do? I hope the players are good, but color me disappointed.

He is a 1-month rental in a year he is putting up his career worst numbers. What did you expect?

 

[SFGRTB]

Good for him.
I know that its a bit late to think about this, but does the trade and budget relief (assuming there is any) more than outweigh the draft pick from the qualifying offer? Something I didn't think about until now.
And I'm not with cal on re-signing him. I don't think he'll be worth a 3 year deal.

Personally I don't think the the QO would have been a huge risk. He makes nearly $15 million this year, the QO will probably be around $18m-$19m this offseason. He's 32 and will be looking for his final multi-year deal. I don't think that extra $3m-$4m was going to sway him.

For the Giants, if they lost him, their compensation would have been a pick in between the 2nd and 3rd round (~picks 75-80), or after the 4th round if they were over the tax. So not a huge bonus tbh.

 

[msgkings322]

Personally I don't think the the QO would have been a huge risk. He makes nearly $15 million this year, the QO will probably be around $18m-$19m this offseason. He's 32 and will be looking for his final multi-year deal. I don't think that extra $3m-$4m was going to sway him.

For the Giants, if they lost him, their compensation would have been a pick in between the 2nd and 3rd round (~picks 75-80), or after the 4th round if they were over the tax. So not a huge bonus tbh.

Basically picks in the range where you would draft.....guys just like the 2 we got. But ours have already had some time in pro ball.

 

[SFGRTB]

Basically picks in the range where you would draft.....guys just like the 2 we got. But ours have already had some time in pro ball.

And they're guaranteed to fly under the tax now

 

[calsnowskier]

The other kid coming over...

Juan De Paula Minor Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com

20 year old righty starter lottery ticket.

 

[LHG]

The other kid coming over...

Juan De Paula Minor Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com

20 year old righty starter lottery ticket.

Already on his third organization. I wonder why the Yankees had him repeat short A ball this year? His numbers looked pretty solid last year.

 

[tzill]

Abiatal Avelino is one of the pieces in the deal. He's a 23 (24 in February) year old middle infielder. Career-high 15 homers this year, but defense is his calling card. Projects as a utility infielder. Needs to be protected on the rule 5 draft. With Kelby out of options, Avelino could be a replacement.

Interesting. I've read the dude just can't hit at the AAA level and that he K's waaaaay too much.

Org depth I'm thinking. De Paula is intriguing though.

 

[SFSportsFan8125]

was hoping for a legit power prospect in this. kinda makes me question are we going to really make drastic changes like Sabean suggested or continue with the same philosophy that worked in the past

 

[tzill]

was hoping for a legit power prospect in this. kinda makes me question are we going to really make drastic changes like Sabean suggested or continue with the same philosophy that worked in the past

For a one month rental?

I think your expectations were too high.