James Paxton to Yanks

[bksballer89]

 

[bksballer89]

 

[redseat]

Thought Sheffield was untouchable

 

[cerealboi]

How many times have the Yankees bent the Mariners over in a trade?

 

[tducey]

Good pickup for the Yanks. Paxton should fit in well on their team.

 

[rightstuff]

How many times have the Yankees bent the Mariners over in a trade?

Like Buhner (to Seattle) for Ken Phelps.

 

[rightstuff]

How many times have the Yankees bent the Mariners over in a trade?

Like Buhner (to Seattle) for Ken Phelps.

 

[Chewbaccer]

I'll take proven young talent over minor league potential anyday. Good pickup by the Yankees.

 

[navamind]

pretty weird to think Paxton's 30 years old. Good trade for the Yanks though.

 

[bksballer89]

I'll take proven young talent over minor league potential anyday. Good pickup by the Yankees.

Minor league potential is really hit or miss

 

[navamind]

The Yankees Now Have a Second Ace | FanGraphs Baseball

 

[navamind]

honestly, Sheffield's minor league stats don't seem that impressive for someone highly touted IMO. His K/BB numbers across AA/AAA the last two years seem kind of meh (save for his 2018 AA performance, but he was repeating).

 

[scoutyjones2]

Thought Sheffield was untouchable

Well, he can't find the plate...so thats still true

 

[scoutyjones2]

I'll take proven young talent over minor league potential anyday. Good pickup by the Yankees.

What young talent did they get?

 

[seahawksfan234]

Overall I think it's a fair trade for both sides.

Many Mariners fans thought that we'd get more for Paxton, but he's a pitcher who is dominant when healthy. When he's on the mound, he is IMO one of the more dominant pitchers in baseball. But the issue is he has never pitched more than 160 innings in a season and is 30 years old.

If Paxton somehow remains healthier than he has ever been in his career, it's a steal for the Yankees. If he pitches 130-160 innings, it's a fair trade for both sides.

It makes sense for both franchises. The Mariners have the worst farm system in baseball, and they receive a guy who projects as a #2 or #3 pitcher, a guy who projects as a #4 or #5 pitcher and an outfielder who put up great numbers in the minors.

The Mariners are looking at contending in 2020 or 2021 (lol), it makes sense to make this trade for two guys who are major league ready an outfielder who showed some promise in 2018. For a team devoid of young talent who will not make the playoffs in 2019, I'm not unhappy with the trade. Would I have preferred Paxton and another blue chip prospect? Definitely. But it makes sense that a team wouldn't be willing to give that up for Paxton.

Mariners fans expected more, but it's a good trade for both organizations.

 

[bksballer89]

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Who is their first ace?

 

[navamind]

Who is their first ace?

Sevy.

 

[Rock Strongo]

good get. stud. when healthy.

 

[nynasty]

Who is their first ace?

Corbin?

 

[nynasty]

good get. stud. when healthy.

Yep. He's gotta stay healthy though.

Apparently, they were close with Houston, but insisted on Whitley and the 'Stros balked, so they took the Yanks "2nd best" offer.

2 years of control is the kicker.