Rene Rivera, C. DOB: 7/31/1983. B-R, T-R. 5'10", 215 lbs. Drafted 2001 Round 2(Mariners).
2018(2 teams): .233/.275/.419, 4 2B, 4 HR, 4.4 BB%, 38.5 K%, 91 PA.
In a very predictable move, the Giants signed FA C, Rene Rivera, to a minor league deal creating added competition for the back up catcher role and depth in case Buster Posey's return from hip surgery is delayed. Rivera is the patron saint of the pitch framing enthusiasts. He also occasionally swings a mean bat, especially against the Giants. I hold him personally responsible for destroying Matt Moore's career with a couple of dingers that sure looked like he knew the exact pitch and location long before he started his swing.
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The TJ Realmuto drama finally ended with the Phillies acquiring him for C Jorge Alfaro, RHP Sixto Sanchez, LHP Will Stewart and $250 K additional International bonus Pool allotment. Realmuto dramatically upgrades Catcher for the Phils for at least the next 2 seasons. The Marlins get a decent MLB catcher to replace him with for more years of control. Sanchez was the Phillies #1 ranked prospect by MLB Pipeline prior to the trade. He is 20 yo and pitched AA last year, but missed time with a balky elbow. Stewart is an interesting prospect drafted out of HS in 2015 Round 20:
2018 Low A: 8-1, 2.06, 113.2 IP, 7.13 K/9, 1.66 BB/9, 2.79 GB/FB.
As you can see, not a big strikeout guy but excellent command and a dominant GB rate.
Conclusion: Both teams got what they wanted and needed.
The best part is Realmuto won't be upgrading the Dodgers catching situation.
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Marlins continue to trade today for tomorrow doing their best to make the City of Miami look stupid for building Loria a state of the future stadium where visitors often outnumber locals.
ReplyDeleteAlthough BP probably discounted Realmuto it's still disconcerting that the Marlins are only projected to be 6 games worse than the Giants who at least haven't tried to get worse.
The Giants RosterResource.com Estimated Luxury Tax Payroll is almost exactly double the Marlins -- for an extra $87.5 Million you get 6 wins!
Not a bad haul for the Marlins, at least getting some decent prospects/players (most notably Sixto who has a great name btw) for Realmuto who they badly needed to trade. Maybe holding out for so long proved to be the right move in the long run.
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