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I think Ohtani prefers the west coast and would probably test free agency in 24 hoping to land with a west coast team. I still doubt the Angels trade him.
Seems like O’Neill for Lopez seems like a fair swap. Both are team controlled for the same time. O’Neills injuries are the only thing that might concern the Marlins. On the down side I hope that wouldn’t mean more playing time for Dickerson.
The outfield defense would be quite the dumpster fire with O’Neill permanently out of the mix. Below average at all three positions. I hesitate to make that trade.
Carlson is below average defensively in center, and who knows if Bader makes it back this year and stays healthy. I’m only meaning defensively, FWIW. Carlson is a good fill in CFer for now.
Mariners Finalizing Acquisition Of Luis Castillo From Reds https://t.co/YZcOvaup3H pic.twitter.com/UMiq4Mg807
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) July 30, 2022
A fairly nice haul for Cincy back…two top 100 guys including a top 20 and the 5th ranked prospect for Seattle, plus one more.
Very nice haul for Cincy, glad the Cards don’t have to face him in the NLC, but that deal made them better as an organization long term.
Is it fair to assume Arenado hasn’t signed anything official saying he won’t opt out?
The Cardinals have a clear need for starting pitching right now, and that need is best addressed by dealing with the Angels.
I would prefer Ohtani to Soto (Ohtani can pitch!!!), and believe your biggest upgrades come from dealing with your weakest points first.
So, with that in mind, I ran a trade for Ohtani through the simulator, and it shows his value is 107.6.
What could the Cardinals trade to the Angels for Ohtani? Gorman, Liberatore Burleson & Yepez have a combined trade value of 105.9.
Ohtani gets to play for a winner, we would have a possiblity of getting Ohtani, Goldschmidt, Arenado, Pujols, Molina & Wainwright one ring together. Maybe a WS would be enough to convince Ohtani to resign with the Cards?
And if you are going to go for a WS, might as well trade for Syndegaard as well. His value isn’t especially high due to his $21 million salary and him becoming a free agent at the end of the year. Maybe Thompson + Woodford (free Jake!) for Syndegaard?
I agree LACardfan. Trading for Ohtani is essentially like trading for two players. He is an elite ace and an elite power bat. I don’t want to lose our top prospects but I would rather do it for him than Soto. I don’t know if the Angels will pull the trigger but they should because I don’t think he resigns with them. He wants to play for a winner.
Rays To Acquire David Peralta https://t.co/V5brHzhiDN pic.twitter.com/bmN9x4uaSs
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) July 30, 2022
Maybe Thompson + Woodford (free Jake!) for Syndegaard?
No. I’d consider Woodford and a low level guy for Syndegaard. No way I’m putting Thompson in it. Syndegaard throws like 92-94 now, not 98-100, he still doesn’t pitch and his slider has been much more hittable without the velocity. Tack on he’s a free agent at years end and still owed over $8 million for the rest of the season. I wouldn’t give up much for him.
With what CIN pulled for Castillo I’d think Lopez value is just as high, if not higher and would cost substantially more than just O’Neill.
Carlos? He has a contract for next season at $22.5 and he locked in the availability to opt put at 110 innings pitched. Wouldn’t send the best message to trade a guy only 4 out, I know they have struggled lately though, and a guy you just signed this last off season, but not impossible I guess.
I think we should offer this package for Montas
Liberatore
Noot or Yepez (if he can be traded)
Baker or Nunez
Walsh or Pacheco
Woodford or ThomasOakland needs some power bats and starter options. We are going to have some 40 man issues next year.
Odorizzi has a player option for 2023 so he might be a rental.
Cards are also apparently looking at Nathan Eovaldi, who is a rental.
Carlos Rodon has an opt out for 2023, so he might be a rental also.
Personally, I still think they should be checking on Madbum.
The Frankie Montas trade market is focused on the Blue Jays, Yankees, and Cardinals, sources say.
Montas, who has thrown 8 innings since returning from the IL earlier this month, is not scheduled to pitch again before Tuesday's 6 pm ET deadline. @MLB @MLBNetwork @Sportsnet
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 31, 2022
The #STLCards are interested in #Reds RHP Tyler Mahle, who has a 2.83 ERA over his last 9 starts.
One word of caution: The division rivals have not completed an @MLB trade since Nov. 10, 1997, when @RedsCowboy was traded to St. Louis for Dmitri Young. @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 31, 2022
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