Trade: Brad Hand and Adam Cimber to Indians for Francisco Mejia

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Wow. Nice pickup for a team in DIRE need of relief help. And they have him through 2021 potentially.

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[Marc the Habs Fan]

OMG. Indians are going all in fixing their biggest weakness. Cimber is a nice pen arm too and comes with 5 (!) years of control beyond this year. Mejia has not hit as expected at AAA but is still only 22.

 

[AtlantaWhaler]

Seems like a great deal for both teams.

 

[tony d]

Nice pickup for the Indians there. Hand will certainly give them a Hand (Pun intended) in the stretch drive.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

If Miller can be just 70% of what he was in 2016, the complexion of the Indians bullpen completely changes. From 1 guy you can truly trust to perhaps 4. Looks like Miller's about to return as he's on a rehab assignment.

They have the SP to win it all. 2 awesome players in Lindor and Ramirez who can carry a team. Brantley is good. Now they need to get another OF as CF and RF have been quite weak.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

With Miller and Allen both walking at the end of this year, this is probably the best shot the Tribe will have. Hand and Cimber are controllable beyond this year and the Tribe's window will probably be open for another 2-3 years but this is their best shot.

I hear Mejia's defense isn't that great and there's concerns about him handling catching duties at in the Majors? I've heard corner OF or 1B might be in his future in the Show which makes his bat signifcantly less valuable but he'll still be a good hitter.

 

[Terry Yake]

seems like a good deal for both teams

 

[Timeless Winter]

Love it. Go Tribe.

 

[rangerssharks414]

I don't think Mejia will stay at catcher, either. After seeing this, I don't think the Padres got enough in return even though Mejia was probably a top 30ish prospect entering the season.

 

[hockeykicker]

I don't think Mejia will stay at catcher, either. After seeing this, I don't think the Padres got enough in return even though Mejia was probably a top 30ish prospect entering the season.

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[hockeykicker]

Fwiw and not sure how true apparently devers was the ask from boston for same package. Twitter is saying this everywhere

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Quite the job to get Hand.

 

[Beauner]

I don't think Mejia will stay at catcher, either. After seeing this, I don't think the Padres got enough in return even though Mejia was probably a top 30ish prospect entering the season.

It'll be interesting to see what happens considering his apparent unwillingness to commit to multiple positions.

 

[MMC]

Padres now have 10 top 100 prospects

 

[Belieber]

Big time move for the Indians. I was expecting them to add a controlled closer so they can go for it this year and then lose Allen and Miller this winter with a replacement in place.

The great AL arms race begins.

 

[darko]

Padres now have 10 top 100 prospects

They are loaded.

Mejia is a stud.

 

[darko]

They don't. Law is just trying to be 'controversial'.

 

[rangerssharks414]

I meant that I don't think he'll stick at catcher. The Padres could keep giving him chances behind the plate, but I don't think he'll be able to stay there.

 

[darko]

I meant that I don't think he'll stick at catcher. The Padres could keep giving him chances behind the plate, but I don't think he'll be able to stay there.

He has a plus arm and his receiving skills have improved to the point they are at least average. Has the tools to remain behind the plate. The knock on him is that he's a smaller guy. Can he handle the rigors of 100-120 games a season?

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Padres farm is stacked.

 

[DougieSmash]

Mistake from Padres, Mejia is not that good

 

[darko]

Mistake from Padres, Mejia is not that good

Advanced hit tool. If he taps into his power he'll be an All Star.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Mistake from Padres, Mejia is not that good

They obviously like him a lot. And TBH they probably know a lot more about him than you or I. They could have got a package of lesser but more prospects and they chose the Quality over Quantity when giving up two good controllable players. I guess we'll see.

 

[rangerssharks414]

He has a plus arm and his receiving skills have improved to the point they are at least average. Has the tools to remain behind the plate. The knock on him is that he's a smaller guy. Can he handle the rigors of 100-120 games a season?

You think so? I mean, I've never seen any of these guys play, so I'm just going off of scouting reports. The last time I looked, his defense behind the plate was below average. I know that his arm is really good.