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ThomasTomasz
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First big domino to fall, the Rays dealing OF Randy Arozarena to the Mariners for OF Aidan Smith, RHP Brody Hopkins and the famous PTBNL. Per MLBTR
Yeah I’m not happy looking at what he went for. My Phil’s are either going to pay more than this for Roberts who is no better or they’ll settle for a Tommy Pham or Lane Thomas move.A 4th and 6th rounder from last year? Both in high A? Neither tearing it up?
He went for CHEAP.
A 4th and 6th rounder from last year? Both in high A? Neither tearing it up?
He went for CHEAP.
The pitcher is 24 in A+. Not a good sign.Idk I think they got a decent return
First is a pitcher who was a 2 ways focusing solely on pitching. 2.90 era in high A. Big walk rate would be the concern.
The other kid was a high school draft pick and he’s slashing .284/.402/.470 with 28 stolen bags. I think there’s A LOT to work with on that.
Agreed. Its also the Rays, so I expect a steep decline from Arozarena over the next year and a half, and for at least one of these guys to step in as an above average regular at the very least. They excel in this department.Idk I think they got a decent return
First is a pitcher who was a 2 ways focusing solely on pitching. 2.90 era in high A. Big walk rate would be the concern.
The other kid was a high school draft pick and he’s slashing .284/.402/.470 with 28 stolen bags. I think there’s A LOT to work with on that.
A 4th and 6th rounder from last year? Both in high A? Neither tearing it up?
He went for CHEAP.
Agreed. Its also the Rays, so I expect a steep decline from Arozarena over the next year and a half, and for at least one of these guys to step in as an above average regular at the very least. They excel in this department.
Yeah, losing Franco was terrible for them, but the Rays have experience reshuffling like this. I’m firmly expecting them to develop Baumeister’s third pitch, and turning Aidan Smith into the next Yandy Diaz. This team will be fine in that department.they have done great on draft picks... but losing there best player because of pedophilia kind of killed this team... there is no quick fix... shocked they traded their best bat for chump change... especially so early... did they really think that was the best they could have gotten??
Smith has a lot of good helium in fantasy circles. He’s an impressive get, and the Rays can probably do the most for his development.It definitely wasn’t cheap. Smith is going to end up being the best player in this trade