Lucas Harrell traded

[zbhargrove]

When your team can turn a couple of scrap heap guys into a player with a plus, plus tool, you're doing it right. Demeritte has huge power and he also walks a good bit. His struggles to make contact are real but that mixture of power and willingness to take a walk gives him a chance.

Odds are this kid wont be an impact major leaguer but his ceiling is huge! If he can cut his Ks to a respectable level then he could be a star. Getting someone with that kind of ceiling for scrap heap guys is ridiculous. There's absolutely nothing to dislike about this trade.

Yah kind of feel this is where we hoped Braxton would be by now.

 

[striker42]

Demeritte went to the Futures Game this year.

 

[dak]

Looks like a good deal. Demeritte has some warts, but looks to have some promise. 3rd best wRC+ in the California league so far this year among 70 qualifiers. Wish I had a better read on his defense.

 

[zbhargrove]

Its a pretty fair deal. 2 fringe type pitchers for a 21 year old in A ball that strikes out 33% of the time. (roughly 15-20th ranked Rangers prospect) HOpefully his defense sticks at 2B and he can figure out hoe to make contact. He certainly has legitimate power.

It's a fantastic deal.

 

[striker42]

Yah kind of feel this is where we hoped Braxton would be by now.

Yeah. I can take the K's a lot better when the kid is showing huge power.

 

[skillet]

He's a 3rd baseman but was moved to 2nd since he was blocked by Gallo and Beltre. I'm sure we will move him back to 3rd. He was ranked 20th in the Rangers very good farm system, so this is a really good trade for us. A+

 

[NinersSBChamps]

Ken Rosenthal said we are getting Prince Fielder in return.

Nick Markakis would be so mad about that!

 

[CrimsonCowboy]

 

[Ozzie Swanson]

I wonder if Alvarez being traded means we might see AJ Minter in the bullpen soon.

 

[UNCBlue012]

I wonder if Alvarez being traded means we might see AJ Minter in the bullpen soon.

I was thinking Hursh!

 

[PurpleBrave]

Great trade. Demeritte was even on a few mid season top 100.

 

[Heyward]

Good trade by Coppy.

 

[NinersSBChamps]

Great trade. Demeritte was even on a few mid season top 100.

Awesome news! Those guys are always guaranteed to be great at the major league level.

In all seriousness this is a nothing trade. Can't get upset about it because it's just meaningless players being swapped.

 

[mqt]

I remember really wanting Demeritte the year he was drafted. I'm psyched.

 

[Ozzie Swanson]

Awesome news! Those guys are always guaranteed to be great at the major league level.

In all seriousness this is a nothing trade. Can't get upset about it because it's just meaningless players being swapped.

You are such a douche.

 

[IslandBrave]

Awesome news! Those guys are always guaranteed to be great at the major league level.

In all seriousness this is a nothing trade. Can't get upset about it because it's just meaningless players being swapped.

Wut?

 

[Tapate50]

I was thinking Hursh!

Probably time to see what he's got. I want to see that sinker.

 

[Heyward]

Rangers beat writer.

Evan Grant
‏@Evan_P_Grant
The Rangers deal is evidence of the high cost of pitching this deadline period. Demeritte is legitimate prospect.

 

[KB21]

I saw this update on my phone on the way home from the clinic. I was thinking "how in the world did we get Demerritte for Harrell/Alvarez?

Talking about taking two scrap heap guys and getting a legit prospect who was in the futures game for them!!

 

[bravesguy]

Is it likely he goes to Carolina? or with Riley there should he be sent to Mississippi?

It could look good seeing Demeritte @ 3B, Swanson @SS, and Albies @2B.

Let Albies get on base, Swanson push him around and Demeritte knock him in...