M's Trade Taylor

[NWinAZ]

MarinersPR ‏@MarinersPR 1m1 minute ago


#Mariners acquire RHP Zach Lee from #Dodgers in exchange for INF Chris Taylor. The 40-man roster remains full.

 

[unlvmariners]

I like it. Zach Lee doesn't have great minor league numbers but pitching depth is a must for us right now. Taylor didn't have a future with Seattle, I think its a good move.

 

[NWinAZ]

Lee:

Prospect Ratings by Baseball America:
Pre-2011: Rated #89 Prospect
Pre-2012: Rated #62 Prospect
Pre-2014: Rated #95 Prospect
Prospect Ratings by MLB.com:
Pre-2012: Rated #45 Prospect
Pre-2013: Rated #78 Prospect
Pre-2014: Rated #63 Prospect
Prospect Ratings by BaseballProspectus.com:
Pre-2011: Rated #54 Prospect
Pre-2012: Rated #70 Prospect
Pre-2013: Rated #87 Prospect
Pre-2014: Rated #84 Prospect

 

[NWinAZ]

2012 Baseball America Dodgers TOP TEN PROSPECTS
1. Zach Lee, rhp
2. Allen Webster, rhp
3. Nate Eovaldi, rhp
4. Alfredo Silverio, of
5. Chris Reed, lhp
6. Garrett Gould, rhp
7. Chris Withrow, rhp
8. Josh Lindblom, rhp
9. Joc Pederson, of
10. Tim Federowicz, c

 

[NWinAZ]

2012 Baseball America Dodgers TOP TEN PROSPECTS
1. Zach Lee, rhp
2. Allen Webster, rhp
3. Nate Eovaldi, rhp
4. Alfredo Silverio, of
5. Chris Reed, lhp
6. Garrett Gould, rhp
7. Chris Withrow, rhp
8. Josh Lindblom, rhp
9. Joc Pederson, of
10. Tim Federowicz, c

Just for kicks, here is the M's 2012 BA's Top Prospects:

1. Jesus Montero, c
2. Taijuan Walker, rhp
3. Danny Hultzen, lhp
4. James Paxton, lhp
5. Nick Franklin, 2b/ss
6. Francisco Martinez, 3b
7. Chance Ruffin, rhp
8. Tom Wilhelmsen, rhp
9. Vinnie Catricala, 3b/1b/of
10. Phillips Castillo, of

 

[NWinAZ]

Greg Johns ‏@GregJohnsMLB 2m2 minutes ago


Lee was Dodgers' Minor League Pitcher of Year last year. Former No. 1 pick. Gives Mariners some AAA depth with all the rotation injuries.

 

[unlvmariners]

Just for kicks, here is the M's 2012 BA's Top Prospects:

1. Jesus Montero, c
2. Taijuan Walker, rhp
3. Danny Hultzen, lhp
4. James Paxton, lhp
5. Nick Franklin, 2b/ss
6. Francisco Martinez, 3b
7. Chance Ruffin, rhp
8. Tom Wilhelmsen, rhp
9. Vinnie Catricala, 3b/1b/of
10. Phillips Castillo, of

That feels long, long ago.

 

[Msfann]

Taylor never took advantage to his times being called up
No loss really.

 

[NWinAZ]

Taylor never took advantage to his times being called up
No loss really.

Nope. I like the deal. Lee lost velocity but if he can get it back he could be a good #4.

 

[NWinAZ]

From Baseball America after the trade:

The Dodgers gave Lee a then-franchise record $5.25 million bonus to pass on playing quarterback at LSU and turn pro. But while he’s twice won the organization’s pitcher of the year award, his fringy stuff makes him hittable, especially when he catches too much of plate. Lee has terrific command of a cutter, changeup and sinker, but he lacks a plus pitch. His success depends on being fine and changing batters’ eye levels. He’s expected to go to Triple-A Tacoma, where he’ll be rotation depth for a Mariners’ team that has Felix Hernandez and Wade Miley on the disabled list.

One evaluator who’s seen Lee says he expects the Texas prep product can still contribute at the major league level, calling him a sum-of-his-parts pitcher.


Read more at Trade Central: Mariners Get Lee From Dodgers For Taylor - BaseballAmerica.com

 

[PolarVortex]

Lee hasn't been all that great in AAA this year. 4.89 ERA. But he was pretty good last year. Here is a link to his career stats: Zach Lee Register Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com

He had one start for the Dodgers earlier this year and got clobbered.

 

[NWinAZ]

Lee hasn't been all that great in AAA this year. 4.89 ERA. But he was pretty good last year. Here is a link to his career stats: Zach Lee Register Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com

He had one start for the Dodgers earlier this year and got clobbered.

Ya he was 2 time Dodgers Minor League Player of the Year but lost velocity this year.

 

[SeattleCoug]

Doesn't really even matter who Zach Lee is. Taylor was a nothing here and had no future. Omalley and Sardinas getting playing over him tells you how this organization viewed him.

It works they can shed him and get a guy who provides depth at a position that needs it right now. Don't know anything about Lee but maybe he starts Friday given Walkers situation

 

[unlvmariners]

Doesn't really even matter who Zach Lee is. Taylor was a nothing here and had no future. Omalley and Sardinas getting playing over him tells you how this organization viewed him.

It works they can shed him and get a guy who provides depth at a position that needs it right now. Don't know anything about Lee but maybe he starts Friday given Walkers situation

Good point, and really a guy that was in a similar boat with the Dodgers as Taylor was with us, an unlikely future. We basically just swapped a position for a different position...


This is depth, the M's are very thin at SP. We knew this going into the spring training.

 

[Anointed One]

Doesn't really even matter who Zach Lee is.

This... Neither player get me excited... At least Dipito is trying and isn't afraid to pull the trigger...