Prospective trade deadline targets?

[endaround]

The player to get from the Marlins is Garrett Cooper. He can fill in at 1B or be in a platoon with Vogelbach (who should not face LHers ever) and he can take PAs away from JBJ occasionally.

[Devinep]

Gallo is a gold glove RFer so he's a very solid defender with a cannon for an arm along with good speed. But he was horrible at 1B and 3B and is on record saying he never wants to play in the infield again. So while he might be a nice piece to add, it's not because he'd be a good corner IF option.

He’s at 0 defensive runs saved on bbref at 1B so no that isn’t horrible. I also couldn’t find where he said he never wants to play infield again. He definitely didn’t say he wouldn’t play any if asked to. I doubt he’d be against playing some first base just for 2021 if he got the extension he wished for if he got traded

[brewmann04]

Have to think David calling Colorado and the Rangers,Tigers to see what they are willing to deal.

[TURBO]

In a perfect world he’d be a righty bat, but Joey Gallo would be a versatile power bat. He could immediately play a lot of CF and 1B and take over RF next year. Maybe they’d get cheeky give him some time at 3B too.

 

For what it’s worth, baseballtradevalues had a close value for Gallo and Ian Kennedy in exchange for Tuarang, Frliciano, and Tyrone Taylor

 

I'm not 100% sure the Brewers won't be interested in bringing Garcia back...

[Eye Black]

I know they can’t exactly count on it being the case, but when we’re looking at next year I think there is a very high probability the universal DH is in place by 2022.

[Jopal78]

In a perfect world he’d be a righty bat, but Joey Gallo would be a versatile power bat. He could immediately play a lot of CF and 1B and take over RF next year. Maybe they’d get cheeky give him some time at 3B too.

 

For what it’s worth, baseballtradevalues had a close value for Gallo and Ian Kennedy in exchange for Tuarang, Frliciano, and Tyrone Taylor

 

I'm not 100% sure the Brewers won't be interested in bringing Garcia back...

 

Agreed, as what is ostensibly a 10 million dollar club option for 2022, I assume they’ll bring him back for a 3rd year unless he collapses in the 2nd half

[Devinep]

In a perfect world he’d be a righty bat, but Joey Gallo would be a versatile power bat. He could immediately play a lot of CF and 1B and take over RF next year. Maybe they’d get cheeky give him some time at 3B too.

 

For what it’s worth, baseballtradevalues had a close value for Gallo and Ian Kennedy in exchange for Tuarang, Frliciano, and Tyrone Taylor

 

I'm not 100% sure the Brewers won't be interested in bringing Garcia back...

 

I also don’t think Garcia being in the team would be a block to Gallo. CF/1B and the likely DH next year

[TURBO]

In a perfect world he’d be a righty bat, but Joey Gallo would be a versatile power bat. He could immediately play a lot of CF and 1B and take over RF next year. Maybe they’d get cheeky give him some time at 3B too.

 

For what it’s worth, baseballtradevalues had a close value for Gallo and Ian Kennedy in exchange for Tuarang, Frliciano, and Tyrone Taylor

 

I'm not 100% sure the Brewers won't be interested in bringing Garcia back...

 

I also don’t think Garcia being in the team would be a block to Gallo. CF/1B and the likely DH next year

 

Gallo isn't a 1B, and we still have old man Cain and more than likely JBJ for another year.

 

Hard to imagine paying Gallo with an absolute log jam in the OF if we bring Garcia back.

 

Adding the DH though could change that pretty quickly.

[PeaveyFury]

 

I also don’t think Garcia being in the team would be a block to Gallo. CF/1B and the likely DH next year

 

Gallo isn't a 1B, and we still have old man Cain and more than likely JBJ for another year.

 

Hard to imagine paying Gallo with an absolute log jam in the OF if we bring Garcia back.

 

Thing is, Gallo performs better than any of those names, both defensively and likely offensively. I'd hope that if they found the necessary return to be reasonable, they'd find a place for him to play.

[A Swing and A Drive]

How about former 2013 Brewers draft pick 1B/OF Garrett Cooper from the Marlins? Dude is a professional hitter.

 

He's ARB eligible for 2 more years so his price might be a bit more than we are looking to spend, however.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Gallo isn't a 1B, and we still have old man Cain and more than likely JBJ for another year.

 

Hard to imagine paying Gallo with an absolute log jam in the OF if we bring Garcia back.

 

Adding the DH though could change that pretty quickly.

 

Gallo has nearly 750 career innings at 1B, and from the looks of things has been fine defensively there. Hasn't played there so much the last few seasons with Ronald Guzman and Lowe around, but I imagine he'd probably be fine there if needed. He also has 725 innings at 3B in his career as well, but hasn't been as good there defensively.

[mlloyd10]

Berrios/Sano for Ashby/Eduardo Garcia/Ray

 

Who says no

[pacopete4]

Just stick with Hiura at 1B and Urias at 3B.

[StearnsFTW]

Berrios/Sano for Ashby/Eduardo Garcia/Ray

 

Who says no

 

The Twins. Quickly, I'm guessing.

[True Blue Brew Crew]

Just stick with Hiura at 1B and Urias at 3B.

 

Pretty much. And with the way rest and matchups are always factored into the everyday lineup, it seems obvious that supplementing Urias and Hiura with a LH bat that can play both corner spots is the logical way to boost the lineup. Shaw isn't it.

 

Colin Moran statistically makes a ton of sense.

[PeaveyFury]

Just stick with Hiura at 1B and Urias at 3B.

 

I'm just not sure I'm buying Hiura's current performance as a definite indicator of future results, and I am equally skeptical of his 1B defense. Plus, you've got inevitable injuries that will make Urias have to cover time at 2B, etc. Any acquisition that takes ABs away from the Robertson/Pederson's of the world, the better the team will be.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Just stick with Hiura at 1B and Urias at 3B.

 

I'm just not sure I'm buying Hiura's current performance as a definite indicator of future results, and I am equally skeptical of his 1B defense. Plus, you've got inevitable injuries that will make Urias have to cover time at 2B, etc. Any acquisition that takes ABs away from the Robertson/Pederson's of the world, the better the team will be.

 

As much as I have wanted Jace Peterson to just go away, he's actually proven to be pretty valuable this season. I'm at the point where I don't mind him much in a utility role. Problem is he's still starting somewhere pretty much every day. Hopefully Wong and Cain are back soon, and he's pushed to the role he should be in.

[Devinep]

Just stick with Hiura at 1B and Urias at 3B.

 

Pretty much. And with the way rest and matchups are always factored into the everyday lineup, it seems obvious that supplementing Urias and Hiura with a LH bat that can play both corner spots is the logical way to boost the lineup. Shaw isn't it.

 

Colin Moran statistically makes a ton of sense.

 

He does, although I’m not sure how much of his 3B defense can be tolerated

[Warning Track Power]

As much as I have wanted Jace Peterson to just go away, he's actually proven to be pretty valuable this season. I'm at the point where I don't mind him much in a utility role. Problem is he's still starting somewhere pretty much every day. Hopefully Wong and Cain are back soon, and he's pushed to the role he should be in.

I have been the biggest Peterson hater on the site and I have to agree with this sentiment. He has proven to be a valuable backup and I am happily eating crow related to him.

 

I have to wonder though if he is performing due to the amount of starts he is getting now rather than starting only once a week. If he reverts to previous form once Wong is healthy, he may not be a perfect fit as a backup. Will be interesting to see.

 

Like I stated previously though, glad to eat crow right now related to Peterson.

[PeaveyFury]

I can't disagree with the assessment of Peterson's performance and value thus far, but I'd again question sustainability of it... we're still looking at a very small sample, and he could easily revert to what we saw from him previously.

[Devinep]

Just stick with Hiura at 1B and Urias at 3B.

Huira has been absolutely horrid this year. 7 games doesn’t change that. Although I do think they’ll give him a couple weeks to see if hes got something figured out.

 

But that’s also why it makes sense to get a versatile 1B like Gallo who could coexist with Huira on the roster. Or go the cheaper route with Asdrubal Cabrera

[SRB]

Barring a major upgrade like Story or Donaldson, I'm starting to think it might make most sense to prioritize bullpen help. If we're aiming for the playoffs, it would be nice to have a #3 behind Hader and Williams other than Boxberger.

[brewmann04]

I am thinking they won’t be a big trade but your right getting that Bullpen help.

[DuWayne Steurer]

Just stick with Hiura at 1B and Urias at 3B.

 

I'm just not sure I'm buying Hiura's current performance as a definite indicator of future results, and I am equally skeptical of his 1B defense. Plus, you've got inevitable injuries that will make Urias have to cover time at 2B, etc. Any acquisition that takes ABs away from the Robertson/Pederson's of the world, the better the team will be.

 

As much as I have wanted Jace Peterson to just go away, he's actually proven to be pretty valuable this season. I'm at the point where I don't mind him much in a utility role. Problem is he's still starting somewhere pretty much every day. Hopefully Wong and Cain are back soon, and he's pushed to the role he should be in.

 

 

Except he's not starting every day. We're at 81 games and he's got 93 PA's. He's on pace to get less than 200 PA's, which is fine for a .330 - 350 OBP utility infielder. He's gonna start if someone is hurt, he won't if they're not. I'm honestly ok if we acquire another IF and push Urias to a super sub role (I'd like to see Urias really snag that 3B job though), and push Peterson to the last man on the bench, but if he keeps his OPS even around .725 or so, there's nothing wrong with him getting a start or two a week considering it skews OBP heavy.

[Bulldogboy]

Would love Gallo of course. Would not mind another starter if it means maybe sending Houser to the pen where I think he really belongs and can be huge. Urias has been good. The question is what happens when Shaw comes back?? Hopefully Counsell doesn't just go back to the well and give him his job back. It is no secret that the offense has been pretty good since he departed.