The Royals management realize that the squad does not have the depth to make a serious playoff bid this season and also sees the writing on the wall as the star players continue to get older. With this in mind, the Royals are considering moving longtime fan favourite and team Captain, Xander Bogearts.
While hampered by a shoulder problem in the 2024 MLB season, Bogearts has a good offensive card in TPB for the 2023 season. His defence at SS is also adequate at AV/19 +. If the right offer comes along, the Royals would make the move. A first round pick and a young player / prospect would be a required minimum in a package in return.
Dial up the front office if you would like to start a conversation.
GM Oddan, realizing that it is now time to start a bona fide rebuild and bring in some more talent to support the young stars (Doyle and Tovar), will be fielding trade deadline offers on two valuable players: DH and power hitter JD Martinez, and 1B gem on both offence and defence (… and he serviceable and fulltime at 3B), Yandy Diaz.
Both of these players could definitely help a contender. While neither will be cheap, Martinez will be less expensive. Diaz, take a look I am telling the truth, has arguably one of the best offensive cards out there this season and his defence is VG/17 at first base. Will be looking for a 1st round pick (guaranteed early pick) and a player(s)/prospect(s) in return.
Not sure what positions we will be looking for; rather, we want to start some conversations and see what type of talent might be made available. We are not in panic mode or firesale mode so no lowball ridiculous offers please… let’s have a chat and see if something might work, if not, the Rox will take a different approach.
My real focus right now, however, needs to be next season. There are still 55 mlb games to play in real baseball which is more than
enough time for these guys to collapse. But I hope to remain optimistic.
We need draft picks, relief pitching (especially that can
get out lhb) and lhb/shb. If anyone going for it this year wants to make an offer for these guys, let me know:
- Dan Vogelbach -
solid lhb plattoon dh (175 safeties, 5 power). Collapsed in real baseball.
- Davis Schneider - he only has 168 pa's remaining
and 40 (more or less) really strong PA's versus lhb. He may get to be full-time next season, so he would cost more. But he could help
a team in the playoffs at 2nd or left field.
- Gabe Speier - left-handed relief pitcher. He has an intriguing card. He has
pitched well since coming off the injury list in real baseball but has a ways to go. He has 43 relief innings in NBC left.
- Alex
Cobb - He has a solid SP card for this year. He is coming off the injury list on Tuesday (I think they say). I am not inclined
to move him, but you can make an offer.
If one of these guys might help you, let me know. I do not have to make a move though.
With this trade, the NYM sale has begun.
- CF Kiermierer, near FT, SP range, SP 7, Steal 9. 168 safeties vs LH, 139 vs RH.
Have CF AB’s covered this year, looking for CF for next year or draft picks
- 1B/3B JD Davis, FT 127 safeties vs LH, 160!! Vs
RH with PW 4. Is a “VG” 1B.
- Catcher Knizer 236 MLB PA’s, barely used, 123 safeties vs RH with PW 3.
Need catcher PA’s in return and picks
For JD Davis, I need OF AB’s in return for a trimester (moving IKF and J. Smith back to 3B).
If moving Kiermierer, IKF is not an option at 3B as need him for CF, so may need some 3B PA’s for 3rd trimester.
Welp. It has come to this. The Cards rest in last place and shall remain there for years to come. As such, perhaps there are
some Cardinals which could entice some prosperous teams:
Clayton Kershaw - Everybody knows Kershaw can deal. Excellent card and
back from injury now in 24 and will light it up for years to come.
Julio Urias - If there's one pitcher to give Kershaw a run
for his money it's Julio Urias! Five (count them) single numbers to lefties. Future not quite as bright as one would hope, but you
never know.
Hmm... I thought this would be longer but the rest of the guys would be hard to replace.
We still have August and September
and of course October for you guys interested in Kershaw and Urias. Spoke with the guys earlier and they are eager to join a winning
franchise. Do not need starts back, we already have some failed pitchers with extra starts. Looking to the future! Our 2024 starters
have racked up 54 starts and about half of those are horrendous so pitching preferred.
Rangers are here to offer a few possible upgrades to the market.
Brusdar Graterol & Adolis Garcia are available. Garcia has great defense and lots of power. Graterol has great numbers but would be an excellent bullpen setup man for any contender. Looking for a return on both players that will help the Rangers get back on track for the future. Current young players needed at 1st, SS, SP.... we will entertain any reasonable offers.
Orioles offering 2B Harold Castro. VG17 @ 2B, can also cover some corner OF. Platoon vs RH, 121 safeties vs RH.
A 5th round pick
Astros offering 2B Jonathan Schoop. AVG/17 @ 2B, can also cover @ 3B. Platoon vs LH, 186 safeties vs LH.
A 5th round pick