Why Another Twins Trade Deadline Selloff Doesn’t Make Sense

[Hawkeye Bean Counter]

19 minutes ago, LA Vikes Fan said:

Hard Pass. That trade substantially favors the Red Sox. Tolle might someday be what Ryan is now but he isn't that yet and nothing is guaranteed. To even that out, Boston would either have to include a proven MLB hitter like Abreu or Rafaela, or a young rising pitcher like Early, plus a prospect. A package deal both ways like Tolle, Abreu and Joshtnyxson Garcia or Gabriel Arias for Ryan and a Twins prospect in the 15-30 range could work. Substitute Raffaela for Abreu and remove the Twins prospect going back to Boston might also work. But Tolle alone for Ryan, not something the Twins should even consider.  

Valuation wise it’s a massive overpay for the Red Sox. 5 years of a #2 or better pitcher for a top 5 pitcher in the game for a year and 2 months. 

[Mike Sixel]

41 minutes ago, Hawkeye Bean Counter said:

Hypothetical - if Red Sox offered Tolle for Ryan heads up do you take it?

No. Not enough.

[LewFordLives]

There is absolutely no way they can be sellers if they are still in the playoff picture. In addition to the reasons mentioned in the article, it would further alienate the fan base. Ownership needs to show that we're not just going to be a farm club for the bigger markets.

[Hawkeye Bean Counter]

47 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

No. Not enough.

Trade Calculator. 
Ryan 46. For Tolle 62

Twins +16. 
 

See i am ok with an overpay and for me this is enough of an overpay. It’s why I wanted to see people opinion and how realistic they are. Red Sox likely do not do this trade.  

[Mike Sixel]

Just now, Hawkeye Bean Counter said:

Trade Calculator. 
Ryan 46. For Tolle 62

Twins +16. 
 

See i am ok with an overpay and for me this is enough of an overpay. It’s why I wanted to see people opinion and how realistic they are. Red Sox likely do not do this trade.  

Fair. I got him and another pitcher confused.