romad1 Posted July 31 Posted July 31 2 minutes ago, kdog said: I want more run prevention...don't see a real offensive swing that will change much. Concur. No Aubrey Huffs Quote
chasfh Posted July 31 Posted July 31 I will reiterate that I do not believe Harris will liquidate anything near the top of our system, and the prices paid so far seem to indicate he might not have to. The top guys I think we'd be willing to let go are Briceno and Max Anderson, and that might be (more than?) enough to pry Bednar out of Pittsburgh. 2 Quote
chasfh Posted July 31 Posted July 31 Just now, romad1 said: Concur. No Aubrey Huffs Or Jarrod Washburns. Quote
Hongbit Posted July 31 Posted July 31 1 hour ago, Longgone said: That’s what he’s done so far this year. Each of the previous five seasons he’s been sub .800 ops, is prone to slumps and offers little else value wise if he’s not cranking bombs. This year is all we needed from him. He’s cranking bombs and driving in runs. It’s a big add for the M’s. Quote
romad1 Posted July 31 Posted July 31 Hopefully Mr. Harris is screening potential trade candidates against the lockerroom poison trait. Quote
Hongbit Posted July 31 Posted July 31 31 minutes ago, romad1 said: Basically my defense of whatever Harris is doing (as if I knew) is that desperation is a bad tactic and a terrible strategy. Being that way leads to chaos in your own organization and seldom leads to success. I agree that desperation is a terrible strategy and the sign of a chaotic organization. I don’t see the Mariners trading prospects #9, 16, 17 from a farm rated in the top 5 as desperate. The same would apply to the Tigers had they chosen the same tact. Quote
kdog Posted July 31 Posted July 31 Shane Bieber ->Toronto. I think Cleveland is trading everyone. Quote
Longgone Posted July 31 Posted July 31 13 minutes ago, Hongbit said: This year is all we needed from him. He’s cranking bombs and driving in runs. It’s a big add for the M’s. He’s more likely to regress to his historical norms than to continue his current streak. Quote
Biff Mayhem Posted July 31 Posted July 31 20 minutes ago, chasfh said: Or Jarrod Washburns. I’ll see your Washburn and raise you a Joe Nathan. 1 Quote
monkeytargets39 Posted July 31 Posted July 31 13 minutes ago, kdog said: Shane Bieber ->Toronto. I think Cleveland is trading everyone. They should. Outside of J-Ram, Bibee, Kwan and Smith that roster is terrible Quote
alex Posted July 31 Posted July 31 23 minutes ago, chasfh said: I will reiterate that I do not believe Harris will liquidate anything near the top of our system, and the prices paid so far seem to indicate he might not have to. The top guys I think we'd be willing to let go are Briceno and Max Anderson, and that might be (more than?) enough to pry Bednar out of Pittsburgh. Hmm, if he is willing to let that go - there may be more that he could actually acquire. I am just not sure Harris has the ability to make deals for proven MLB talent. We will see before long and I am willing to give the benefit of the doubt. They are there now, so he should take a chance - and he does not have to mortgage the future. Quote
alex Posted July 31 Posted July 31 5 minutes ago, lordstanley said: My initial thoughts - Well, it can help. Maybe replace CLee for now. Still really think one more 'high leverage' guy could really help. If anything it may take a 'desperation' look away from Detroit and give Harris an a little help in that respect to make another deal. Quote
GalagaGuy Posted July 31 Posted July 31 Tigers are going to get smacked around by the Phillies this weekend right after doing nothing at the trade deadline and the fan base is going to go nuclear. Quote
lordstanley Posted July 31 Posted July 31 (edited) 6 minutes ago, theroundsquare said: Feels underwhelming And I didnt even know about the follow-up tweet: Edited July 31 by lordstanley Quote
RatkoVarda Posted July 31 Author Posted July 31 I wonder if the sweep of a horrible Diamondbacks team gave Harris the idea that he did not need to do anything other than some more waiver wire moves? possible that both Montero and Sewald would have been released in favor of younger arms if their teams continued to crater Quote
theroundsquare Posted July 31 Posted July 31 1 minute ago, lordstanley said: And I didnt even know about the follow-up tweet: Me either. Feels underhanded? Quote
holygoat Posted July 31 Posted July 31 6 minutes ago, lordstanley said: And I didnt even know about the follow-up tweet: LMFAO! Come on, man. This is like some doomer fanfic sh*t-posting. Quote
Tiger337 Posted July 31 Posted July 31 (edited) Sewald? Is Harris really going to go the bargain basement route to build a post-season roster? I hope he is just taking flyers on these guys and still has a big move in mind. Edited July 31 by Tiger337 1 Quote
Edman85 Posted July 31 Posted July 31 I like it. Build for October and get options in place. I still think something bigger is afoot. 4 Quote
Sports_Freak Posted July 31 Posted July 31 1 minute ago, Tiger337 said: Sewald? Is Harris really going to go the bargain basement route to build a post-season roster? I hope he is just taking flyers on these guys and still has a big move in mind. I think he's scared. Terrified of trading away a prospect who ends up being an All Star. All of these other teams making trades and improving their postseason chances and the Tigers bringing in waiver wire pickups. Ugh... Quote
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