I have a feeling the Sox would ask for Ullola instead of Matthews. Their bullpen is terrible as it is now and they almost certainly will trade Chapman if they sell. That leaves them Garrett Whitlock and a bunch of bad arms in their pen.
I doubt either Ullola or Matthews would get it done. It will take a much bigger haul for both Gray and Duran.
Yeah, I don't disagree. Blubaugh and Ullola would be a good start though. I could see them taking those two guys plus Matthews.
I am assuming Duran’s value is way down. He is going to be due $8M+ next season and has been replacement level this year (with a nearly unplayable bat). I’m basically thinking he and Meyers are a change of scenery swap. So the real trade is Matthews/Mayer/Blubaugh for Gray. That’s a pretty big haul for an aging rental SP who throws 92, even if he has been effective. I view Mayer as more valuable than Ullola so would have no issue swapping them out. I also wouldn’t have an issue leaving Duran out of it. Until he shows signs of rebounding he doesn’t project to be better than Wade or Trammell or Loperfido; he’s an upside play mostly for next season.
Exactly what I was thinking. Ullola Blughbaugh Mayer Matthews for Duran/Gray. It might even take more than this and I could see Neyens being added to deal as well as Meyers for salary reasons.
Agreed, but if you think Gray is a SP2 the most likely cost will be Neyens/Blughbaugh. You might even have to throw in a guy like Gordon. Also it's possible they would want Mayer or Ullola instead of Gordon. A legit SP2 which is what I consider Gray to be is going to cost a lot. It's going to hurt.
I'd argue Blubaugh, Ullola and Matthews is already a pretty heavy cost for just Gray. I think Blubaugh has pretty high value at this point.
Dana knows his job is on the line so he very well could say F it and trade for Skubal. Last ditch effort type deal. If we’re being honest, if you have a top heavy rotation you can very well make it to the ALCS. Hypothetically, if you brought in Skubal and make the wild card, you very easily win 2 games with Skubal and Hunter. Then the divisional. You probably got two wins off the rip again with Skubal and Hunter. Throw in maybe Imai and Javier having their stuff together and there’s a very real scenario that you’re walking into another ALCS. I’m not saying I’d trade the farm for a rental, but Skubal is next level elite. Maybe Dana is desperate. I have no clue.
So, other than the warm (Orbit) fuzzies, is there any reason to consider a Correa-style "bag of balls" trade for Springer? It *might* help the outfield, and if it didn't work out it would be a rental, but it is a tough sell.
