Front Page: 2019 MLB Trade Deadline Review

[Cooper Carlson]

Here is every single big move from the 2019 trade deadline. It seemed as if every single team waited until about one minute after the trade deadline passed to announce their moves, but in the end it was a fun and exciting deadline. The Twins did what they set out to do by acquiring two back end relievers so this is not as disappointing as most Twins fans will tell you. It wasn’t perfect, but it was exactly what most of us have been asking for all season.Here is every move made during this deadline season. It includes prospect rankings per MLB Pipeline. If they weren’t on the top 30 for a team then they are listed as NR (not ranked).

 

7/27

• RP Jake Diekman acquired by Oakland Athletics from Kansas City Royals for OF Dairon Blanco (NR), RHP Ismael Aquino (NR)

• RP Sergio Romo, SP Chris Vallimont (NR) and PTBNL acquired by the Minnesota Twins from Miami Marlins for 1B Lewin Diaz (#12)

7/28

• IF Eric Sogard acquired by Tampa Bay Rays from Toronto Blue Jays for two PTBNL

• SP Marcus Stroman acquired by the New York Mets from Toronto Blue Jays for LHP Anthony Kay (#5) and RHP Simeon Woods (#7)

7/29

• SP Jordan Lyles acquired by the Milwaukee Brewers from Pittsburg Pirates for RHP Cody Ponce (NR)

• SP Jason Vargas acquired by Philadelphia Phillies from the New York Mets for catcher Austin Bossart (NR)

7/30

• RP David Phelps acquired by the Chicago Cubs from the Toronto Blue Jays for RHP Thomas Hatch (NR)

• RP Chris Martin acquired by the Atlanta Braves from the Texas Rangers for LHP Kolby Allard (#16)

• Three team trade: Indians acquire Franmil Reyes, Yasiel Puig, Logan Allen (#7), Scott Moss (#12), and Victor Nova (NR). Reds acquire Trevor Bauer. Padres acquire Taylor Trammell (#1).

7/31

• Catcher Martin Maldonado acquired by the Houston Astros from the Chicago Cubs for IF Tony Kemp.

• 1B Jesus Aguilar acquired by the Tampa Bay Rays from the Milwaukee Brewers for RHP Jacob Faria.

• RP Daniel Hudson acquired by the Washington Nationals from the Toronto Blue Jays for prospect Kyle Johnston.

• SP/RP Drew Pomeranz acquired by the Milwaukee Brewers from the San Francisco Giants for top prospect Mauricio Dubon (#3).

• SP Tanner Roark acquired by the Oakland Athletics from the Cincinnati Reds for prospect Jameson Hannah (#8).

• RP Hunter Strickland and RP Roenis Elias acquired by the Washington Nationals from the Seattle Mariners for prospects Elvis Alvarado (NR), Taylor Guilbeau (#15), and Aaron Fletcher (#21)

• SP Zac Gallen (#5) acquired by the Arizona Diamondbacks (#1) from the Miami Marlins for SS prospect Jazz Chisolm

• OF Corey Dickerson acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Pittsburgh Pirates for international signing money and a PTBNL

• RP Shane Greene acquired by the Atlanta Braves from the Detroit Tigers for prospects LHP Joey Wentz (#7) and OF Travis Demeritte (NR)

• IF Jedd Gyorko acquired by the Los Angeles Dodgers from the St. Louis Cardinals for a PTBNL

• RP Joe Biagini and SP Aaron Sanchez acquired by the Houston Astros from the Toronto Blue Jays for Derek Fisher

• RP Nick Anderson and SP/RP Trevor Richards acquired by the Tampa Bay Rays from the Miami Marlins for OF Jesus Sanchez (#4) and RP Ryne Stanek

• OF Nicholas Castellanos acquired by the Chicago Cubs from the Detroit Tigers for prospects RHP Alex Lange (#23) and RHP Paul Richtan (NR)

• SP Mike Leake acquired by the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Seattle Mariners for IF Jose Caballero (NR)

• SP Zack Greinke acquired by the Houston Astros from the Arizona Diamondbacks for prospects Seth Beer (#3), Corbin Martin (#5), J.B. Bukauskas (#4) and Josh Rojas (NR)

• RP Sam Dyson acquired by the Minnesota Twins for prospects OF Jaylin Davis (NR), SP Kai-Wei Teng (NR) and Prelander Berroa (NR)

• RP Carl Edwards Jr. acquired by the San Diego Padres from the Chicago Cubs for LHP Brad Wieck

• IF Scooter Gennett acquired by the San Francisco Giants from the Cincinnati Reds for a PTBNL

Winners: Indians, Astros, Nationals, Braves, Athletics

 

Losers: Yankees, Blue Jays, Dodgers, Reds

 

Most confusing: Giants, Mets

 

What did you think about what the Twins did? Go vent in the comments. Let it all out!

 

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[jorgenswest]

Are the Twins odds of winning the AL Central better than they were 1 week ago?

 

Are the Twins odds of winning the ALCS better than they were 1 week ago?

 

If the answer to either of those is “no” how can the deadline be described any other way than at best disappointing?

[MMMordabito]

The Yankees getting nothing is the best part of this deadline event.

[drivlikejehu]

Clubs weren't selling. The Yankees have pitching issues and didn't land anyone. Other clubs with major pitching needs landing nothing or marginal guys. It was a weird market.

 

The one guy fans can rationally argue about is Stroman. He was dealt and we more or less know what the cost would have been.

 

But otherwise, it seems to me that the Twins did a reasonable job by adding 2 relievers. Not thrilling, but also reflective of the market.

[highlander]

I think the Twins were a winner. I'm not sure the Mistake by the Lake is a winner.

 

I wanted Vasquez, but oh well.

[FormerMinnasotan]

Overall it’s a meh for me. I think Dyson will help out and be a more solid bullpen arm than Romo. I’m happy for what we traded for we didn’t overspend. That said, I’m disappointed we didn’t move on a starter. Robbie Ray or Mike Minor would have been legitimate upgrades to what we have in the rotation right now minus Berrios. While it might have cost some more in more legitimate prospects our FO has to understand that’s the risk you take when you have the “window” open for a deep playoff run (if not a championship). To me it still feels like the Twins FO stopped short. I’ll hope for the best, but I know you never should take a magical season like this for granted.

[Brandon]

The Twins already have a top ranked offense and a top 5 or 6 rotation. Though could use another top end starter. The bullpen is essentially fixed now. So it's not like there were lots of available options to make this team better. But I really wanted a wow move. I got 2 solid move. Very Terry Ryan like.

[Vanimal46]

They did fine. 2 new relievers is good. I'd be lying if I say I'm happy. I expected more to be honest...

[jkcarew]

 

Are the Twins odds of winning the AL Central better than they were 1 week ago?

Are the Twins odds of winning the ALCS better than they were 1 week ago?

If the answer to either of those is “no” how can the deadline be described any other way than at best disappointing?

Fair way to look at it. My take...

 

The post-season competition for the pennant is a tournament. The three possible participants against which the Twins would be substantial underdogs:  the Yankees, Astros, and Red Sox (although currently 2 games out in the WC). Against 2 of these three teams, our odds probably got slightly better. Meanwhile, I don't think our odds to win the central are materially worse. I like what the Indians did...but especially, I like what it did longer-term for them.

 

Not a disaster, but primarily because of what other teams failed to do...not because of what the Twins FO WAS able to do.

[Twodogs]

The Yankees getting nothing is the best part of this deadline event.

The Yankees will probably get a #1 starter by about Sept 15th in Severino. The Twins don't have anyone like that lurking around about to do a rehab assignment.

[ashbury]

I'm not sure the Mistake by the Lake is a winner.

Concur.

 

On paper, their big trade addresses weakness, by dealing away from strength.

 

But I think intangibles are going to play a bigger role than usual for them. The guy they discarded was polarizing, and they replaced him with someone differently polarizing. I don't believe this balances out, and instead could be somewhat additive.

 

I don't know anything about Dyson's public personality, but judging by Romo's early interactions, along with previous roster additions, it seems the Twins FO places a significant premium on chemistry and fit. As someone more from the analytic side of the spectrum... I think they may actually be onto something with that.

[beckmt]

It was a seller's market. Most seller's was wanted overpays for better players. Would have liked more, but given the parameters, Twins did fine. Astros became the favorite, it will still be difficult.

[h2oface]

I guess the window wasn't preceived as open, and it was determined the cold north wind was just blowing hard and making that howl that said....... "This is it. This is the time. Now." The culprit crack was filled with a couple of relief pitchers that were better than what we had, and there you have it. No great starter was added, and you can still see through the window.

[TFRazor]

 

It was a seller's market. Most seller's was wanted overpays for better players. Would have liked more, but given the parameters, Twins did fine. Astros became the favorite, it will still be difficult.

I think the Stros were the favorite before the Greinke trade, this just solidified their standing. We are good enough to play with anyone as long as we don't beat ourselves.

[ashbury]

I guess the window wasn't preceived as open, and it was determined the cold north wind was just blowing hard and making that howl that said....... "This is it. This is the time. Now." The culprit crack was filled with a couple of relief pitchers that were better than what we had, and there you have it. No great starter was added, and you can still see through the window.

"In Case Of Emergency, Break Glass."

[Mr. Brooks]

Fair way to look at it. My take...

 

The post-season competition for the pennant is a tournament. The three possible participants against which the Twins would be substantial underdogs: the Yankees, Astros, and Red Sox (although currently 2 games out in the WC). Against 2 of these three teams, our odds probably got slightly better. Meanwhile, I don't think our odds to win the central are materially worse. I like what the Indians did...but especially, I like what it did longer-term for them.

 

Not a disaster, but primarily because of what other teams failed to do...not because of what the Twins FO WAS able to do.

I don't think the Twins would be substantial underdogs against the Yankees or Sox.

 

I think we'd be slight dogs against the Yankees and slight favorites against the Red Sox.

[Monkeypaws]

The best part is all those premium prospects will be a year closer to the majors by this time next year, and the Twins kept all of them. The organizational "cup" has been filling these last few years; next year it may start to overflow, which will be a good problem to have.

[TheMatt]

For what they gave and what they got I'm happy. But they needed so much more.

[by jiminy]

I wonder why the Mets didn't trade Wheeler? The Twins, and any number of teams, would have given them a LOT more than the rando they'll get with their compensatory draft pick. Maybe they still think they have hopes of making the wild card, or of resigning him.  But if they'd dealt him they could have gotten some really good prospects. 

[by jiminy]

Is there any chance someone like Graterol or Duran might make a late season appearance in the Twins' bullpen?

[Danchat]

 

Is there any chance someone like Graterol or Duran might make a late season appearance in the Twins' bullpen?

I think we're a year early for Duran in the majors, and it depends how Graterol's shoulder recovery goes. They need to be extra careful with him.

 

I wonder why the Mets didn't trade Wheeler? The Twins, and any number of teams, would have given them a LOT more than the rando they'll get with their compensatory draft pick. Maybe they still think they have hopes of making the wild card, or of resigning him.But if they'd dealt him they could have gotten some really good prospects.

 

The Mets aren't making any sense, I guess they're going for a 2019 playoff run? Good luck!

[Mike Sixel]

I'd put MN in the winner line. Barely, but there.

 

It does show, imo, that assuming you can add to your team at the deadline to fix anything you passed on fixing earlier isn't necessarily true. Sometimes those fixes aren't available (I'm thinking the Yankees here, mostly).

[howeda7]

The Twins should have added a starter. That said, several teams were trying to buy and sell and not making sense.

 

What are the D-Backs thinking? Why trade Grienke, replace him with Leake and hold on to Ray? So you can still give a half-hearted shot at the WC?

 

Same for the Giants. And the Reds. And the Mets. And the Rangers

[Mike Sixel]

I know this is going to sound crazy, but the Reds attendance is up 3000 per game this year, after their offseason of additions. Maybe they want to keep those fans around? It's possible....no idea.

[Squirrel]

 

They did fine. 2 new relievers is good. I'd be lying if I say I'm happy. I expected more to be honest...

That's where you and I are different. I was only hoping.

 

But, I'm okay.

[lukeduke1980]

I loved how the Dbacks got that Marlin kid who shut us down last night. It might have been a John Ryan Murphy move but I thought he'd be a good get. But i didn't think the Marlins wouldn't be trading away a promising young starter. I guess it wouldn't have hurt to ask we probably could have got him for Gordon based on the return.

[stringer bell]

How much of an improvement is Robbie Ray or Mike Minor for this year? I really don't know if anyone was worth what the sellers were demanding. The Twins were less desperate for starting pitchers than several other teams and besides Greinke and his giant contract (and Stroman) starters didn't move. 

 

 

[Pardon My Dinger]

I would have traded the farm for Noah Syndergaard with two more seasons on the books. I would have done it four years ago. I would have done that three years ago. I would have done it last year, and I would have done it today.

[notoriousgod71]

 

The Twins already have a top ranked offense and a top 5 or 6 rotation. Though could use another top end starter. The bullpen is essentially fixed now. So it's not like there were lots of available options to make this team better. But I really wanted a wow move. I got 2 solid move. Very Terry Ryan like.

 

What were the solid deadline deals Ryan made? Stewart- anyone else?

 

Getting Pavano, Cabrera, Rauch, Fuentes, even Capps was Bill Smith.

 

Ryan would more likely ship off major league players like Lawton and Redman and not improve the team at all.

[Patrick Wozniak]

The Twins were also able to add two really nice beards, which the bullpen was clearly lacking.