OFF-SEASON ROSTER MOVES THREAD

[skillet]

Padres are huge winners here, the Nationals coming in a solid 2nd, and the Rays, well I just can't imagine what the hell they are thinking. They got absolutely roasted in this deal.

[Enscheff]

Rumor of:

Trea Turner, Joe Ross to Nats
Wil Myers, Ryan Hanigan, Jose Castillo to Pads
Steven Souza, Ott, Rene Rivers, Smith, Bauers to Rays



Actually a 3 team deal that makes sense for each of the 3 teams, though I think the Pads could end up with the worst of it. I really like Souza as a prospect and I think he will do very well in Tampa. The Nats trade an OF prospect (outfield is full with Taylor, Werth, Harper, Span) for a SS to possibly replace Desmond and a pitching prospect

It would not surprise me at all if Souza has a better year than Myers.

Nats traded their extra OFer for Desmond's replacement at SS and a pitching prospect. They somehow weaseled their way into this trade and made out like bandits.

[cajunrevenge]

I would have been happy with Turner as the centerpiece in a trade for Justin but it's my understanding that Turner has to be a PTBNL because he was drafted 6 months ago and you can only trade PTBNL to teams in the other league?

[gilesfan]

I wouldbt say the Pads did that great in trade

[Russ2dollas]

Watched many turner games at ncsu. Can't see him hitting at all in mlb. Hope I'm wrong bc he is a state guy.

[Dalyn]

A small bit of positive news. Pastornicky cleared waivers.

[weso1]

A small bit of positive news. Pastornicky cleared waivers.

So what's the positive news?

[Dalyn]

So what's the positive news?

We didn't lose someone who, with the current lineup, could be our third best player.