The Hot Stove flickered to life today with several relatively minor trades. Probably the biggest involved Cameron Maybin who the Braves unloaded to his first pro organization, the Detroit Tigers. Billy Beane swung into action by dealing Jesse Chavez to the BJ's and the Astros shipped Jonathan Villar to the Brewers for a pitching prospect who looks somewhat promising. Here's the rundown:
Tigers get: Cameron Maybin- .267/.327/.370, 10 HR, 23 SB. Maybin had been linked to some Giants speculation. It is unlikely that he will duplicate even these mediocre offensive numbers in a stadium like Comerica Park, let alone AT&T. I was surprised to find that his Fangraphs defensive metrics were slightly negative last year. I'm happy to let Detroit have him. If the Giants really want a defense-first CF, Austin Jackson would be a better player for them.
Braves get: LHP Ian Krol- MLB 2-3, 5.79, 28 IP, 5.46 BB/9, 8.36 K/9. RHP Gabe Speier A+ 4-2, 2.86, 44 IP, 2.45 BB/9, 7.36 K/9. Braves get a couple lottary tickets in return for dumping Maybin and his contract, which isn't a terrible contract. It does seem like the Braves are tanking the upcoming season to get another high draft pick.
Grades: Tigers- C. Braves- D-
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Blue Jays get Jesse Chavez, RHP, 32 yo. 7-15, 4.18, 157 IP, 2.75 BB/9, 7.80 K/9. Not sure what the BJ's are thinking here. Do they really think Chavez is going to maintain those numbers pitching in Toronto and the AL East, let alone improve on them?
A's get Liam Hendricks, RHP, 27 yo. 5-0, 2.92, 64.2 IP, 1.53 BB/9, 9.88 K/9. 2015 was admittedly a breakout season for Hendricks, which he might not duplicate again, but a return of Chavez does not exactly seem like taking advantage of selling high.
Grades: Blue Jays- D. A's- B+.
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Brewers get: Jonathan Villar, SS, 25 yo. .284/.339/.414, 2 HR, 7 SB, 128 PA. Villar was pushed aside in Houston by Carlos Correa, but those are not terrible numbers and he is still young enough to have some upside. He is a slightly below average defensive SS. Can start out as a utility guy in Milwaukee with opportunity to move up.
Astros get: Cy Sneed, RHP, 21 yo. Low A: 3-7, 2.68, 77.1 IP, 1.98 BB/9, 7.80 K/9. High A: 3-4, 2.47, 62 IP, 1.60 BB/9, 7.98 K/9. Exceptional command for a pitcher this young. Not sure what kind of stuff he has. Not a bad return for the Astros for a guy they did not have room for anymore. BTW, I wonder if he gets any ribbing over his first name?
Grades: Brewers B. Astros B.
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I saw a couple of names that were DFA'd yesterday that would make interesting minor league pickups. The Rockies let go of C/1B Wilin Rosario and LHP Rex Brothers. I always remember Wilin Rosario as a dangerous bat that hits the ball hard with loud contact. Brothers throws mid 90s from the left side and has experience pitching late in games. The Rays cut loose OF/1B Daniel Nava. Nava is a guy that I have always liked since he was with the Red Sox because of his K/BB ratio and seems like a nice switch hitting option off the bench. Lastly, Seattle appears to have given up on former 1st round talent LHP Danny Hultzen. This guy seems to have a tough time staying healthy, but would be a lotto ticket I most definitely would gamble on and see if he can get healthy in AAA.
ReplyDeleteDoc, any DFAs that piqued your interest?
Clint in Anaheim Hills
I noted those names too. Rosario seems like he might be a better fit for an AL team. Brothers is a guy who could flourish in a better pitching environment than Coors Field. Nava might be getting a bit long in the tooth for another comeback.
DeleteBrothers would be an excellent lottery ticket to work with in Sacramento.
ReplyDeleteI think Brothers could get a major league deal which would take the Giants out of the running since they do not have any room left on the 40 man roster.
DeleteAlso Brothers was DFA'd which means if a team claims him off waivers, he would have to be put on their 40 man roster, so that also excludes the Giants unless he clears waivers and opts for free agency.
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