That could be the case with Brinson. Better prospects have failed. I don't see any of our current pitching prospects at a 60 FV level. Maybe Gohara. Still it was obvious the Fish were wanting hitting talent in return that was hopefully MLB ready. Brinson is one of the best OF prospects in baseball and clearly MLB ready. It was a good fit for them. And I'm not sure that they necessarily needed a win either. They just didn't need to get robbed. And I don't think they have on either Yelich or Ozuna. What happened with Miller and Ender/Swanson just doesn't happen that often. That trade got Dave Stewart fired. Most prospect for established player trades these days are pretty even in value and that's what you should expect to get.
50PoundHead (01-26-2018)
Braves1976 (01-25-2018), jpx7 (01-25-2018)
Maybe him and those posting about trading Teheran for Braun. He was living in the past on Kemp just as they're living in the past on Braun. :)
That said, I am glad Coppy is banned from MLB simply for the Simmons trade alone. But when you add to that giving Wood away, etc. Just wow how terrible can you get? Anyone questioning AA in comparison already is out of their mind.
Last edited by Braves1976; 01-25-2018 at 10:28 PM.
Braves1976 (01-25-2018), jpx7 (01-25-2018)
jpx7 (01-25-2018)
Braves1976 (01-25-2018)
No thanks on Braun
Who knows. Maybe they weren't necessarily asking for MLB ready but just a high quality OF prospect? With Acuna and Guerrero off the table for obvious reasons that takes you into the next tier of OF prospects in Jiminez, Robles, Brinson, and Hays. Of that group only Robles and Brinson were really available.
I think they did well here. Got an immediate replacement and a few low level guys with upside. If Brinson produces they can swap him out for even more when their window would open.
I’m not blown away by the package for one of the most valuable players in the game.
Ivermectin Man
Came out pretty even. Fish got ~120 million in surplus value in prospects. They received a 60 FV, 55 FV, and 50 FV hitter with a 40 FV pitcher. That's a pretty big haul.
Some may want to criticize their deals but they have gotten fair value for Gordon, Yelich, and Ozuna.
I think the Fish got what they wanted. They have a number of young arms that should hit by next year and some they could audition this year. Brinson Harrison and Sierra could be a good OF for the next 5 years if Brinson can cut down on the K’s and Harrison stays healthy.
They now have a 2B to throw in to the mix next year along with Anderson at 3B to start their new infield.
Starling Castro could probably be had for a salary dump. If Dansby, Albies or Castro could play 3B then you might have something there....I'm not sure any of them hit enough.
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