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that would be a good trade for both teamsPotential Trade Deadline Packages for MLB's Top 20 Targets
The Rangers are going nowhere fast, so it would be nice of them to trade Adrian Beltre to a team that can give him a shot at his first World Series ring.
Beltre's durability is past its expiration date, and he's pulling in a pricey $18 million salary. But he's still a quality two-way third baseman when he's healthy. To wit, he has a .797 OPS and two defensive runs saved in 29 games this season.
The 39-year-old is basically a better version of what Carlos Beltran was on the 2016 trade market. As such, the Rangers should be able to do better than three marginal prospects if they trade him.
One team that could be willing to meet their demands is the Atlanta Braves. Unless they plan on trusting the position to top prospect Austin Riley—which is possible—an upgrade at third base would elevate their surprising World Series bid.
The Braves have pitching prospects who would fit well in a Texas system that could use some. Max Fried is a top-100 guy (No. 80 on MLB.com) who could plug right into the rotation. A good secondary piece would be Freddy Tarnok, a 19-year-old righty with a live arm and a projectable frame.
The Trade: Braves get 3B Adrian Beltre; Rangers get LHP Max Fried and RHP Freddy Tarnok
damn another trade I likePotential Trade Deadline Packages for MLB's Top 20 Targets
Contrary to how things appeared in 2017, Bartolo Colon isn't done yet. The soon-to-be 45-year-old has put up a 3.51 ERA over 56.1 innings for the Texas Rangers.
Nobody needs a workhorse of this magnitude more than the New York Mets. Their starting pitchers have pitched only 221.2 innings, the fewest in the National League. They're not going to return to the postseason unless they fix that.
Between Colon's age, extensive track record and (presumably) looming retirement, he's in a similar situation to the one Greg Maddux was in when the San Diego Padres dealt him to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2008. The price was two players to be named later.
Maddux really wasn't anything more than an innings-eater at the time, however. Colon is surpassing that label thus far in 2018, and he's also making just $1.8 million. He should be worth one prospect rather than two throw-ins.
Chris Flexen would work. The righty is an MLB-ready pitcher the Rangers could plug in right away, and he has the goodsto become a back-end starter or shutdown reliever.
The Trade: Mets get RHP Bartolo Colon; Rangers get RHP Chris Flexen
nope no way I would do this. I would want pitching in returnPotential Trade Deadline Packages for MLB's Top 20 Targets
There are two reasons why there's no time like the present for the Rangers to deal Cole Hamels.
One is that following a 2016 season in which he struggled with injuries and managed just a 4.20 ERA, he's rebuilding his value with a 3.48 ERA through nine starts. The other is that he's earning $22.5 million, to be followed by a $6 million buyout or $20 million club option for 2019.
A team with money to spend and a need for a good lefty in its rotation happens to be one Hamels knows well: the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Phillies have returned to contention despite entering 2018 with just a $95.3 million payroll. That's well below what they're capable of spending, so it makes sense for them to pursue trades that will hit their payroll harder than their farm system.
It's not difficult to imagine them having to throw in just an expendable MLB-ready prospect if they were to agree to take on all of Hamels' remaining money. Since his wounded finger won't slow dampen his speed at all, Triple-A outfielder Roman Quinn could be just the ticket.
The Trade: Phillies get LHP Cole Hamels; Rangers get OF Roman Quinn
Agreed. I would ask for at least 2 pitching prospects even possibly 3. Of course we would have to throw in some cash maybe 10M (5M per year)I think the Colon trade mentioned above is good.
I am not sure about the Beltre return because the one guy is so young. I guess it would depend on how the scouts view him.
I would want more for Hamels.
I think the Colon trade mentioned above is good.
I am not sure about the Beltre return because the one guy is so young. I guess it would depend on how the scouts view him.
I would want more for Hamels.
I agree on Hamels. JD needs to let there be a bidding war.Bennie and rest....I like the Beltre trade if possible. I think we may have more suitors for Hamels, a playoff starter. Think it may be hard to move Colon unless at a team vying for WC as he is likely not a playoff starter. Love to move some relievers but Diek not helping cause. He may do better next year due to injury recovery
Not opposed to there being a bidding war as long as we get a couple pitching prospects maybe 3. Don't really care from which teamI agree on Hamels. JD needs to let there be a bidding war.
Bennie and rest....I like the Beltre trade if possible. I think we may have more suitors for Hamels, a playoff starter. Think it may be hard to move Colon unless at a team vying for WC as he is likely not a playoff starter. Love to move some relievers but Diek not helping cause. He may do better next year due to injury recovery
More pitching indeed.nope no way I would do this. I would want pitching in return