Tenacious D

In fairness, he’s learning the position. Might benefit from the major league coaching.

I like that we were able to get the only top 100 prospect that was dealt during the deadline. And were able to accomplish that moving someone that was perceived to be damaged goods. I’m curious if Sweeney is an upgrade to Kreidler or Leonard? Probably helps that he hits LH and has shown remarkable consistency with his BA and OPS the last few seasons (though not spectacular), while showing some HR pop and SB ability. He certainly has the pedigree as a 1st round pick and is only 24, so still young for AAA. Would be great if he could be the bridge at SS until McGonigle or Rainer are ready. Or be a more productive UT guy than McKinstry.

I suspect we’ll convince a free agent pitcher who is likely only to get a one year, “prove-it” deal. Maybe two, if they don’t think Maeda can be counted on for next year’s rotation. Skubal, Olsen, Jobe, Mize are likely in. Montero, Gipson-Long, Manning in the mix,too.

It’s sounding like we are lucky to get what we received.

Another year, another trade deadline drama

What’s up with Briceno? Rehabbing yet or is this season a wash?

I think Sammons, Lockhart and Hurter will be the starters, unless they try and stretch out Faedo or Brieske.

Any thoughts where Montalvo and Liranzo plug into our prospect rankings?

Was Liranzo the only top 100 prospect traded this deadline? There hadn’t been any as of this afternoon.

Probably will be some discards after all these trades that we can pick up on the cheap as rotation filler.

Hope Ron Cey is coming back

They still have to contact each of the six prospects we’re getting in return.

Harris would have addressed either way. He’ll either be explaining his trades, or lack of. He did the same last year.

Is it 6 pm already?

I suppose these things aren’t linear, but probably would have combined Kelly and Chafin for someone more impactful.

Anything less than Semien in return will be a major disappointment.

Geez—could have just let him carpool with Kelly

Remember the stretch last year when Carp, Tork and Greene were all clicking? It was brief, but made you feel like there was something to it. Now all three are out of the lineup. Our entire starting outfield is on the DL and our 1B is in the minors. It’s amazing we’ve hovered around .500 as long as we have.

Jim Slaton

If this is Elias’ haul for the deadline, he is putting his neck on the line by holding on to his largely redundant prospects to acquire a couple of # 3/4 starters if they don’t make the World Series. You do have to wonder if Skubal was actually in play at all?

No way they’d offer that for a rental. And they’ve already been burned by Flaherty.

I doubt the Orioles were trading for Flaherty again. Plus I don’t think Rogers is a rental—they must think he’s capable of better. I’d be pissed if I’m an O’s fan. Neither Eflin nor Rogers will be difference makers in the playoffs for them. They really needed Skubal or Crochet for that.

Best. Thread. Ever.

It’s just hyperbole. Nothing is that black and white.