Trades/acquisitions

[50PoundHead]

Per source, the Twins are shopping both Josh Donaldson and Byron Buxton. There are 90 minutes to go until the Trade Deadline.

Twins have been doing the "we are planning on contending next season" schtick, but all indications are that was a load of bull.

 

[zbhargrove]

I see Madrigal is on the 60-day IL. Anyone know the nature of the injury?

That's a pretty decent return if Madrigal returns to form.

Doesn’t walk and has no power. Actually a real smart sell high option IMO... Madrigal likely never going to be much

 

[CyYoung31]

Cubs got Madrigal. Wow.

 

[UNCBlue012]

Cubs got Madrigal. Wow.

The Cubs are kicking ass so far, man.

 

[thewupk]

The #Cubs will receive second baseman Nick Madrigal and pitcher Codi Heuer from the #WhiteSox for Craig Kimbrel.

damn that's a nice return

 

[UNCBlue012]

Morosi just said on MLB Network that the Braves and Phillies are in the lead for Buxton and both are very interested.

 

[zbhargrove]

Guess I’m the low one on Madrigal

 

[zbhargrove]

Morosi just said on MLB Network that the Braves and Phillies are in the lead for Buxton and both are very interested.

Omg please let this happen

 

[rico43]

Rosario pickup is a bummer for me. 1) He's not gonna be healthy until almost Labor Day, according to some reports; 2) It means they're not in the Buxton sweepstakes; 3) He'll be a free agent.

Duvall: never should have been so quick to let him free. Clearly front office had stars in their eyes over Pache and "Ozuna needed a place to play".

 

[Enscheff]

Buxton for Waters plus filler to allow Pache plenty of time to progress offensively....

Hey, it could happen!

 

[CJ9]

Morosi just said on MLB Network that the Braves and Phillies are in the lead for Buxton and both are very interested.

Can anyone find info on when Buxton is supposed to come off the IL? I'm not finding much.

 

[zbhargrove]

Rosario pickup is a bummer for me. 1) He's not gonna be healthy until almost Labor Day, according to some reports; 2) It means they're not in the Buxton sweepstakes; 3) He'll be a free agent.

Duvall: never should have been so quick to let him free. Clearly front office had stars in their eyes over Pache and "Ozuna needed a place to play".

It was a way to dump Sandavol. He’s not an OF starter. DOB said we got him for the bench. All reports are saying we are still heavily in the Buxton sweepstakes.

 

[Enscheff]

Rosario pickup is a bummer for me. 1) He's not gonna be healthy until almost Labor Day, according to some reports; 2) It means they're not in the Buxton sweepstakes; 3) He'll be a free agent.

Duvall: never should have been so quick to let him free. Clearly front office had stars in their eyes over Pache and "Ozuna needed a place to play".

See...plenty of folks think Duvall is a great addition, so mission accomplished by the FO.

 

[thewupk]

Is it me or have the returns for sellers this year been better than the past few seasons? **** is wild out there.

 

[rico43]

Omg please let this happen

Whatever it takes! Get him a long-term deal and the top of the order next year will be every pitcher's nightmare.

 

[Enscheff]

Is it me or have the returns for sellers this year been better than the past few seasons? **** is wild out there.

I think last year just tainted our views a little. These returns are all matching up pretty perfectly with what FG predicted for these guys.

 

[zbhargrove]

Whatever it takes! Get him a long-term deal and the top of the order next year will be every pitcher's nightmare.

Still hesitant to give the guy made of glass a big contract

 

[NYCBrave]

To me, the acquisitions of Duvall and Rosario signal that's all we're going to be getting as far as hitters. I could be wrong. I'd be surprised if we don't get another bullpen arm though, although not an elite one.

 

[UNCBlue012]

Rosenthal: Mets in discussions with Cubs on Javier Báez, possibly more.

 

[SJ24]

Morosi just said on MLB Network that the Braves and Phillies are in the lead for Buxton and both are very interested.

I would cry.

IRL cry.

Please.