KROD to the Tigers for Betancourt and PTBNL (PTBNL is catcher Manny Piña, post 157)

[jw5511986]

Reported return is Javier Betancourt 2B played for Lakeland Tigers of FSL

[And That]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/11/tigers-to-acquire-francisco-rodriguez.html

[reillymcshane]

MLB Pipeline ranked Betancourt #11 in the Tigers system. Here's their write up:

 

"The young Venezuelan infielder has the skills to handle the job. Betancourt largely played second base and it is his best position, with the chance for him to be an above-average defender there. But he's capable of playing shortstop as well, though his range - thanks to his fringy speed - is probably better suited for the right side of the diamond. Betancourt isn't all glove, though, with a very good feel for making consistent contact. He doesn't walk very much, but he also doesn't strike out a ton. He's an advanced offensive player for his age, one who has a line-drive approach to all fields and has the chance to add a little pop as he matures."

 

.263 BA, .304 OBP, .640 OPS. in 2015 at A+ ball. Posted almost identical numbers at A- in 2014.

 

As noted above, he doesn't walk much, but doesn't strike out much either. Doesn't steal bases (most is 9 in a season).

 

Won't be 21 until next May.

[jjgott]

Looks like the Tigers are taking on all of the $, which explains why the return may not be much.

[billymac]

Meh, young guy, looks like little upside, solid defense, doesn't strike out much, shed KRod's salary and opens up a 40 man roster spot.

[pogokat]

so, without Melvin around, does that lessen the likelihood that Krod resigns here after the season ends like he normally does?

[And That]

Betancourt held his own as a 20-year old in advanced A-ball. Might be Biloxi's 2B next year, though it'll be interesting to see if/how they deal with him and McFarland on the same team.

[reillymcshane]

Betancourt held his own as a 20-year old in advanced A-ball. Might be Biloxi's 2B next year, though it'll be interesting to see if/how they deal with him and McFarland on the same team.

I was thinking the same thing - McFarland looked ticketed for Biloxi. Chris will be 23 in a week or so - any chance they jump him to AAA? Just thinking weirdly.

[reillymcshane]

Pretty much a salary dump for Milwaukee.

 

I am excited to be able to type in the 'Betancourt' on a regular basis again!

[BrewBalls]

This is exactly who i was hoping Stearns would flip K-Rod for. He is not a top prospect but could develop into a serviceable 2B in 2-3 years. This move also allows Jeffress to slide into the closer role next season.

 

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[Bombers]

Dump K-rod's salary for a 20 year old Venezualan who hit .281 / .323 / .364 / .687 through his 4 years of minors ball? I would say this is a good return. MinorLeagueball.com has the Tigers farm system ranked dead last in MLB but I will take a flyer on a 20 year old from a different country.

 

http://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.cgi?id=betanc000jav&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-

 

Stearns + 1 on this trade.

[djoctagone]

opens up a 40 man roster spot.

indeed. and betancourt would not be eligible for the rule 5 draft until 2016, so there's no immediate pressure to add him to the 40-man right away.

[Bombers]

Pretty much a salary dump for Milwaukee.

 

I am excited to be able to type in the 'Betancourt' on a regular basis again!

lol. Javi-B coming to a park near you! Whoohooo to another Betancourt. But this Betancourt probably has better range if he had his shoes on the wrong feet and had his back to the batter

[pogokat]

I think opening that 40 man spot is a bigger deal than we realize---i would guess those of you who surmised that Stearns will take a rule 5 guy are correct, but the brewers haven't really had roster flexibility before now to do it. Now they can add everyone that really needs to get added and one rule 5 guy.

 

i wonder if they will try to dump or DFA Garza this week too?

[fondybrewfan]

Seems pretty underwhelming for a pretty darn good closer.

[Invader3K]

I hope this Betancourt isn't as frustrating as our last one was. In all seriousness, it seems like a pretty good return to me for a closer who didn't seem to garner much interest, and we don't really need next season.

[MrTPlush]

Hard to be mad at any return if we dumped that entire salary. Betancourt isn't anything exciting, but at least he is young and has some upside to him.

[BrewBalls]

Seems pretty underwhelming for a pretty darn good closer.

Not if you consider Detroit is picking up his entire salary.

[djoctagone]

return also includes a player to be named.

[ZBTMP]

return also includes a player to be named.

 

Any particular reason why they'd be a "Named later" in November. On the 40 man?

[pacopete4]

Seems pretty underwhelming for a pretty darn good closer.

Not if you consider Detroit is picking up his entire salary.

 

A very inexpensive salary in terms of what the going rate for quality closers are. I had similar thoughts but the player to be named later is something that intrigues me. Hopefully another high ceiling player in the mix if Krod pitches well.

[hawing]

Pretty much a salary dump for Milwaukee.

 

I am excited to be able to type in the 'Betancourt' on a regular basis again!

I'm not going to lie. Part of me wants to edit the Javier out of the subject line and watch the sitewide freakout.

[jw5511986]

Brewers get a PTBNL as well

[BrewBalls]

Not sure who it is but I am hoping for Zach Shepherd. Over time he has the tools to develop into a solid 3B.

[jjkoestler]

Pretty much a salary dump for Milwaukee.

 

I am excited to be able to type in the 'Betancourt' on a regular basis again!

I'm not going to lie. Part of me wants to edit the Javier out of the subject line and watch the sitewide freakout.

 

Yes. Do it.

 

Edit: I did it. Couldn't help myself.