Originally Posted by
Enscheff
For reference, the Tigers got Fulmer and Cessa for 2 months of Cespedes in 2015. Cessa wasn't much, but Fulmer was a Top 50 guy. I have to think that will be the approximate price for Donaldson, and Machado will be even more expensive.
So the Braves are looking at something like...
One of the FV 55 pitchers, plus one of the FV 50 pitchers for Machado.
One of the FV 50 pitchers, plus a FV 45 lottery ticket for Donaldson.
2-3 of the FV 40/45 lottery tickets for Beltre or Mous (similar to what JDM cost last year).
I wouldn't give up a FV 50 pitcher to upgrade 3B for 2 months, but I would gladly give up a grab bag of 40s and 45s for 2 months of Mous or Beltre...if the Braves are still in contention in August, obviously.