2018 MLB Trade Speculation Thread

[hockeykicker]

I still think the Phillies would be perfect for him. The Cubs have way too much money tied up with Heyward and Darvish. Would signing Bryce to about $35M a year or whatever put them over the luxury tax threshold?

maybe im just hoping he at least stays out of the division

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

The Cubs have way too much money tied up with Heyward and Darvish. Would signing Bryce to about $35M a year or whatever put them over the luxury tax threshold?

Yes, without a doubt. They are at 182 M this year. They have no big expiring contract.

 

[MMC]

Still hoping the Angels can somehow get Harper.

 

[Otto]

If harper leaves the nats i feel like the cubs would be his destination

At the beginning of the season I would have agreed with this, but Heyward has returned to his old form, I don't see the Cubs ditching him now.

 

[AtlantaWhaler]

At the beginning of the season I would have agreed with this, but Heyward has returned to his old form, I don't see the Cubs ditching him now.

They don't have a choice. Player option. And I don't see Hayward giving up 25 mil (or whatever).

I don't see them paying Harper what he wants.

 

[Voight]

What need? They are loaded with great RH power that is mostly young. And Andujar looks like a very good player at 3B. And Didi is a fine SS.

Andujar does look good, however he is still young and unproven. If you have the chance to add arguably the best 3B/SS in the league, you take it. Can always move someone like Didi or Andujar for an upgrade elsewhere.

I still think the Phillies would be perfect for him. The Cubs have way too much money tied up with Heyward and Darvish. Would signing Bryce to about $35M a year or whatever put them over the luxury tax threshold?

If Nats & Phillies/Cubs offer him the same or similar $$$, he'd be stupid to leave the Nats. Lerner has the most $$$ of the 3 owners and I don't see him losing his franchise player over money.

Cubs rumor is only because he and Bryant are friends.

Yes, without a doubt. They are at 182 M this year. They have no big expiring contract.

Also going to be in line to pay Bryant $25 million+ very soon.

 

[hockeykicker]

Well it also helps to know what type of contract he wants. I mean theres likely a cut off when nats say no thanks

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

 

[KaseMeOutside]

I would like the Angels management to be realistic and sell. They can make all the injury excuses they want but the bullpen was a clear problem before any of that got really serious. You're not going to win this year, the farm system has improved but now isn't the time mortgage any of that.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

 

[MMC]

I would like the Angels management to be realistic and sell. They can make all the injury excuses they want but the bullpen was a clear problem before any of that got really serious. You're not going to win this year, the farm system has improved but now isn't the time mortgage any of that.

We don’t have any pieces to sell.

 

[Taro Tsujimoto]

 

[Vamos Rafa]

We don’t have any pieces to sell.

Andrelton Simmons and maybe Upton

 

[MMC]

Andrelton Simmons and maybe Upton

If we’re going to trade them we might as well trade Trout too.

 

[Vamos Rafa]

If we’re going to trade them we might as well trade Trout too.

??? Upton and Simmons aren't nearly as good as Trout. Not to mention they aren't youngsters.

 

[MMC]

??? Upton and Simmons aren't nearly as good as Trout. Not to mention they aren't youngsters.

If we’re trading Upton and Simmons it means we’re blowing It up and rebuilding. It makes zero sense to keep Trout and let him walk in FA.

 

[Vamos Rafa]

If we’re trading Upton and Simmons it means we’re blowing It up and rebuilding. It makes zero sense to keep Trout and let him walk in FA.

That's exactly what selling is. Trout's got 2 more years on his deal. You can rebuild quickly.

 

[MMC]

That's exactly what selling is.

Selling and rebuilding are not the same thing.

 

[Vamos Rafa]

Selling and rebuilding are not the same thing.

The Marlins sold a bunch of talent in the Winter. That's not rebuilding?

What exactly are you trying to suggest the Angels should do? Continue to be playoff pretenders with this roster? If only Calhoun was having a decent year, he'd be one of the players on the market.

 

[AtlantaWhaler]

That's exactly what selling is. Trout's got 2 more years on his deal. You can rebuild quickly.

If you're selling Simmons and Upton to rebuild, it's going to take a lot longer than 2 years. Especially with the Angels farm.

 

[Canes]

The Marlins sold a bunch of talent in the Winter. That's not rebuilding?

And the Marlins still won't be good for quite a long time.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

 

[MMC]

The Marlins sold a bunch of talent in the Winter. That's not rebuilding?

What exactly are you trying to suggest the Angels should do? Continue to be playoff pretenders with this roster? If only Calhoun was having a decent year, he'd be one of the players on the market.

I want the Angels to actually make an effort to put together a winning team with the best player in baseball like they should've been doing the last 6 years. I'm willing to give them one more season and offseason before we completely tear it down.