Cotts claimed on waivers- traded to Twins for ptbnl or cash (Brewers took cash - post 25)

[reillymcshane]

No word on who has claimed him. Milwaukee has two days to make a trade, let him go, or pull him back.

 

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/08/neal-cotts-claimed-waivers-brewers.html

 

I still think it was weird no one wanted this guy at the trade deadline last month. Now we have one team to strike a deal with instead of the rest of the league.

 

Just giving him up would save the team roughly $750,000.

[patrickgpe]

wonder if he got as far as the dodgers; there are a few potential playoff teams that need pen help.

[torts]

To the twins cotts goes for PTBNL or cash

[JohnBriggs12]

Just announced on postgame for PTBNL. Have to say his postseason chances aren't all that much better.

[NYChez]

Twins are only 2 games out of the wildcard.

[trwi7]

[sarcasm]Probably for Berrios if the Twins make the playoffs.[/sarcasm]

[Crash2303]

does anyone have any info as to when we will find out what the return will be on Cotts?

[craigharmann]

does anyone have any info as to when we will find out what the return will be on Cotts?

 

My guess is straight cash, homie.

[brewmann04]

Hope it's s player

[Bombers]

does anyone have any info as to when we will find out what the return will be on Cotts?

 

My guess is straight cash, homie.

lol. This made me chuckle. I thought I heard somewhere it was for cash unless the twins made the playoffs then we get a player

[Crash2303]

did anyone have a link to verify whether it was cash or a player?

[clancyphile]

If it's a player, maybe the give us their #30 prospect, Daniel Palka.

[LouisEly]

I think that Toronto really regrets not trading for Cotts or another LHRP. They sure could have used another bullpen lefty against KC.

[1992casey]

It's been posted here that the Brewers have received cash, but I can't find any article to corroborate that.

[brewmann04]

You are correct no official confirmation.

[ZBTMP]

Obviously beyond regime changes, there is a lot of posturing/poker faces going on in these deals, but... would have been nice if the could have gotten the right to Zack Jones so we can option him to AA where he should be if the Twins were not going to protect him. Oh well, what's a roster spot on a projected 65 win team worth?

[And That]

Oh well, what's a roster spot on a projected 65 win team worth?

Approximately Shane Peterson?

[CheezWizHed]

Tom Haudricourt stated herethat he thought both Hunter and Cotts were cash back transactions:

 

Q: Mike, Green Bay - Hey Tom, When do we find out who the PTBNL is in the Hunter Morris and Neal Cotts trades? I hoping for McCutchen and Sano. Thanks.

A: Tom Haudricourt - I believe those both are going to be cash transactions but I will check and get back to you.

 

Given the lack of any other player transactions that surely would've been mentioned by now, I would assume that is correct.

[Mass Haas]

Deal still pending, my tweet today:

Sorry for lack of formal source, but have learned #Brewers/#Twins Neal Cotts PTBNL/cash deal is not final. $$ option still likely. By 2/21.

[Outlander]

Does anybody know if in theory the Brewers could get Zach Jones as the PTBNL still? It does not appear that a rule 5 player can even be put on waivers until 20 days before opening day so is there a window where a trade can be made and the rule 5 restrictions are lifted?

[1992casey]

Waivers aren't needed to trade players this time of year. That would also apply to Rule 5 players.

[Outlander]

Right, but in the regular season the player has to clear waivers before a trade can be made with the original rule 5 team. I'm just curious if a trade can be made with the Twins now for Jones in the Cotts trade since Jones can't be put through waivers now.

[crickets]

Deal still pending, my tweet today:

Sorry for lack of formal source, but have learned #Brewers/#Twins Neal Cotts PTBNL/cash deal is not final. $$ option still likely. By 2/21.

 

Haven't heard anything on this and 2/21 is approaching, any other news out there on if its cash or a player in return?

[Crash2303]

so...?

[billymac]

Haudricourt just tweeted that we took cash