TRADE DEADLINE GAME THREAD

[DanoooME]

So Billy seriously sent both of his biggest chips for a singular prospect? THat can't be right. I don't even recognize the name

No, just part of the package.

 

[pjr]

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman · 2m2 minutes ago
sources: fernando abad traded to red sox, pending medicals

 

[YTF]

The thing that scares me is that the Sox just gave up arguably their best pitching prospect in several years for Pom, a guy now being regulated to 4/5 based on the above. He is being regulated bc their is a need to empty the farm for Sale.

I am not saying Sale isn't elite, but this trade, if it came to fruition, seems like a misuse of resources.

So basically the Sox would move Pom out of the playoff rotation and go with Price/Sale/Porcello.

Well, if you get out of the 1st series, you need a 4th starter. And even if that 4th starter is Wright, Pomeranz is a really nice lefty to have in the pen for middle/late innings. And then, you know, he'd be in the rotation for several years to come. It's not like these guys are rentals...this wouldn't even be a "go for it now", it'd be a "go for it for the next 3 years", which is pretty damn nice.

Another thing to consider as well...No matter where Pomeranz slots in a potential playoff rotation, his main purpose is to help get you to that point.

 

[Hee Sox Choi]

We got Abad!!!

Edit: Damn I was late.

 

[heavyde050]

Well, if you get out of the 1st series, you need a 4th starter. And even if that 4th starter is Wright, Pomeranz is a really nice lefty to have in the pen for middle/late innings. And then, you know, he'd be in the rotation for several years to come. It's not like these guys are rentals...this wouldn't even be a "go for it now", it'd be a "go for it for the next 3 years", which is pretty damn nice.

That is true. But it would cost most of the farm. I really like the idea of Moncada and at least one of Devers and AB helping the Red Sox contend for the next three years also.

Devers' time frame may be next 3 to five years, but Moncada should definitely be helping the major league team at some point next year.

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman · 2m2 minutes ago
sources: fernando abad traded to red sox, pending medicals

Depending on the price I like it

 

[Red Right Ankle]

The thing that scares me is that the Sox just gave up arguably their best pitching prospect in several years for Pom, a guy now being regulated to 4/5 based on the above. He is being regulated bc their is a need to empty the farm for Sale.

I am not saying Sale isn't elite, but this trade, if it came to fruition, seems like a misuse of resources.

So basically the Sox would move Pom out of the playoff rotation and go with Price/Sale/Porcello.

Relegated, not regulated.

 

[edoug]

No, just part of the package.

Oakland will be receiving a number of prospects from the Dodgers for Rich Hill and Josh Reddick. Jharel Cotton is not the deal's headliner.

 

[heavyde050]

Relegated, not regulated.

Thanks for the catch on using the wrong word. My grammar is not the best typing on an iPhone.

 

[jimbobim]

Pat Light straight up for Abad per Minn beat writer

 

[RedOctober3829]

Pat Light straight up for Abad. Not a bad deal.

 

[The Filthy One]

Twitter saying Pat Light is the price for Abad.

 

[Section15Box113]

Depending on the price I like it

The price is what concerns me. He was decent in July, but had a tough June. Am prepared for the overpay.

 

[InsideTheParker]

Oakland will be receiving a number of prospects from the Dodgers for Rich Hill and Josh Reddick. Jharel Cotton is not the deal's headliner.

Hill and Reddick are the guys I wanted, thought it would be a reasonable payout for two useful players. Damn.

 

[Van Everyman]

Does anyone care about Pat Light? If not, isn't this the definition of a good deadline move?

 

[Bigpupp]

Pat Light straight up for Abad. Not a bad deal.

Nicely done.

 

[luckysox]

Light will be decent if he ever stops walking guys. Hope he gets a chance for the Big Twinkies these last 2 months.

Edit: And I'm glad to see the end of the Tommy Layne era.

 

[Al Zarilla]

Benintendi is a "very good" fielder. I watched him a lot in college live. He's got a good first step, good speed, route running isn't always the most efficient but he's very athletic and overcomes that. Has always been in center field. Above average arm but not a cannon. He has high baseball intelligence in the field, on base and at the plate. Loved that they drafted him (as an Arkansas alumn) would really hate to see him go. Especially if Sale's arm explodes. My elbow hurts watching him.

Thanks for the "impressions of Benintendi" post.

 

[rembrat]

Does anyone care about Pat Light? If not, isn't this the definition of a good deadline move?

It seems like a huge steal.

 

[E5 Yaz]

Does anyone care about Pat Light?

Giant Glass

 

[DennyDoyle'sBoil]

I don't want a bad. I want a good.

 

[DanoooME]

Frankie Montas and Grant Holmes the other two arms going to Oakland for Hill/Reddick. Nice haul for Beane.

 

[luckysox]

Hill and Reddick are the guys I wanted, thought it would be a reasonable payout for two useful players. Damn.

I had this tucked in the back of my mind, too. I love Reddick.

 

[Hee Sox Choi]

Grant Holmes, Montas and Cotton for Reddick and Hill.
Chat:
Do you like the As trade more than pads pom one
Cameron: Yes.

 

[RedOctober3829]

Joon Lee ‏@iamjoonlee 19s19 seconds agoDowntown, Washington
Heyman on MLB Network: “Boston is pressing for Chris Sale.”

 

[Section15Box113]

Does anyone care about Pat Light? If not, isn't this the definition of a good deadline move?

At that price, I'm not displeased!

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

Joon Lee ‏@iamjoonlee 19s19 seconds agoDowntown, Washington
Heyman on MLB Network: “Boston is pressing for Chris Sale.”

Seems like he's regurgitating the same thing nightingale said earlier.

 

[Bigpupp]

Pretty sure Abad has 1 year left after this one too.

 

[Savin Hillbilly]

Pretty sure Abad has 1 year left after this one too.

Indeed he does. FA 2018 according to BBref.

 

[ZMart100]

Pretty sure Abad has 1 year left after this one too.

Cot's has him on a one year deal

 

[Clears Cleaver]

Heyman is on mlb. Sale is biggest name rumored about. Mlb network wants you to watch. Hence, Heyman keeps regurgitating Sale rumors

 

[nvalvo]

I love that deal for the A's. Those are some pretty polished SP prospects they just acquired.

 

[Green Monster]

At that price, I'm not displeased!

Not Abad Deal

 

[Savin Hillbilly]

Cot's has him on a one year deal

Right, because he's still in arb.

 

[doc]

Can we fedex some more Olde Thyme uniforms and a box of scissors to the White Sox clubhouse before the deadline

 

[The Gray Eagle]

Pat Light straight up for Abad. Not a bad deal.

Seems a little Light.

 

[Joe Shlabotnick]

this really is a gamethread!

Fire Farrell!

 

[Shore Thing]

Seems a little Light.

Sox made a deal for abad, not a bad deal.

 

[Bigpupp]

Sherman saying Sox not discussing Sale at the moment.

 

[BoSoxFink]

Sherman saying Sox not discussing Sale at the moment.

Everyone is contradicting everyone!

 

[Byrdbrain]

Fire Farrell!

Now it's a game thread.

Now that we've traded Light how will we have the prospects for Sale?
Just kidding there FYI, Light may eventually put it together but that is a good deal.

 

[BaseballJones]

Fire Farrell!

I admit that I laughed.

 

[Al Zarilla]

Hill and Reddick are the guys I wanted, thought it would be a reasonable payout for two useful players. Damn.

According to today's drift, Reddick's talents are probably too good for LF, and CF and RF are taken. You could move Mookie to left, but the timing is bad (mid-season). As for Hill, he is considered a delicate flower around here.

 

[DeJesus Built My Hotrod]

With the Dodgers getting Hill, you would think Sales price tag may have fallen. Then again, the White Sox don't have to move him as long as they don't have anymore throwback days this season..

 

[BeantownIdaho]

Any thoughts on if the Sox will move Buchholz? He pitched three pretty solid innings last night. Does he get another shot at the rotation if he continues to pitch well out of the pen?

 

[Byrdbrain]

Abad deal creates a bit of a roster crunch. I assume Layne is finally gone for Abad but who goes when Kimbrel gets activated? Buccholz trade or DFA or Kelly demotion seem to be the only options. Am I missing something?

 

[shoebox91]

Sherman saying Sox not discussing Sale at the moment.

So we're totally getting him.

 

[nvalvo]

According to today's drift, Reddick's talents are probably too good for LF, and CF and RF are taken. You could move Mookie to left, but the timing is bad (mid-season). As for Hill, he is considered a delicate flower around here.

Maybe that's because Hill has thrown five pitches since the first week of July. Also, he's thrown 76 IP this season, which is already the third most of any season in his eleven year career. And he's 36 years old.

 

[Auger34]

Abad deal creates a bit of a roster crunch. I assume Layne is finally gone for Abad but who goes when Kimbrel gets activated? Buccholz trade or DFA or Kelly demotion seem to be the only options. Am I missing something?

Hembree gets sent down

 

[pokey_reese]

Abad is ok, but seriously outperforming his peripherals and doesn't strike out that many guys for a reliever. I guess we needed a bullpen arm, but I don't really expect that this made the team much better. Can't complain about the cost, though.