Good Guys acquire Scott Downs in exchange for Cory Rasmus.

[Bj1133]

Good deal. Like it

Same here, but I'd still like to see us add a righty that could take the 7th inning duty

 

[emk418]

Same here, but I'd still like to see us add a righty that could take the 7th inning duty

Agreed. I would love a RH set up man. I'd take a shot on Crain.

 

[JohnAdcox]

Would someone please explain to me how in the WORLD this deal was even remotely possible?

 

[thethe]

Would someone please explain to me how in the WORLD this deal was even remotely possible?

Downs is a rental and Rasmus has a good arm.

 

[nsacpi]

I think this is a good fair deal for both teams. Rasmus has some upside. He has been surprisingly effective against lefties (good changeup) in his minor league career, so his future manager is going to have to figure out how best to use him.

 

[bravesnumberone]

Very good deal by Mr. Wren.

 

[Julio3000]

I like the idea of hitting the postseason with as many good arms in the 'pen as we can afford to carry.

 

[The Tariff King]

Would someone please explain to me how in the WORLD this deal was even remotely possible?

The last two trades prove that Jerry Dipoto is actually a Braves fan.

 

[Bye Week]

Just an awesome deal for the Braves. Downs is legit

 

[The Tariff King]

If there's one guy that's happy right now, it's easily Luis Avilan.

 

[chopdrew]

We couldn't have gotten them to take gearrin too?

 

[Julio3000]

If there's one guy that's happy right now, it's easily Luis Avilan.

At least he'll get some relief from that one recurring nightmare where Fredi beats on his left arm with a claw-hammer.

 

[Krovahn]

Bravo; excellent trade.

 

[jpx7]

Bravo; excellent trade.

 

[sentenza]

Jackpot!!!
Great deal for this season!
But what will he want for the future?
3 years 11 Mio.?

 

[Krovahn]

http://forum-img.pinside.com/pinball/forum/?bb_attachments=435109&bbat=46513&inline

...and honestly, it was completely unintentional; but, awesome nonetheless, now.

 

[Tapate50]

Excellent. The circle is now complete.

 

[50PoundHead]

Would someone please explain to me how in the WORLD this deal was even remotely possible?

It might seem counterintuitive, but the cost for a rental may actually be a bit higher than for a similar player over whom the acquiring team would retain control past the end of the season (that would depend on expected salary of course). No on-going salary costs associated with a rental. I really think this is a very good deal. Rasmus has battled back from injuries, but his ceiling looks to be similar to the Carpenter/Varvaro tandem we currently have working, so we got the part we needed at a reasonable cost.

 

[Dalyn]

What a great deal!

 

[Dunit24]

I liked this trade a lot, as far as tweaks go. Rasmus has good stuff and solid numbers in AAA, but was too wild for my tastes. I also don't think we can completely rule out Downs being re-signed, depending on his personal contract designs and rehabilitation developments with Venters.

Is it a pipedream to think next years bullpen could consist of this bunch..

Kimbrel

Walden

Graham...from the right side

EOF

Venters

Avilan

Downs..from the left side

#ballgame