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MLB trade deadline chat: 7.31.18
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Gibmente
2:55
Since we're talking catching depth, I'd have liked to have seen us in on Wilson Ramos of the Rays. He's a gamer...and likely headed to the Phils.
Patrick
2:55
The catching market is never expensive and the Pirates have shown that they will invest in FA for that position.
Stephen J. Nesbitt
2:55
Yep, Ramos to the Phillies. They don't need a Ramos-caliber guy, but someone between Diaz and Stallings would help.
Doog
2:56
Shouldn't the Pirates be trading with the Yankees again....seems like it has been a while after being almost bi-yearly.  We will take their crumbs.
Stephen J. Nesbitt
2:56
I'm telling you, it's the right day for a Sonny swap.
Dawn
2:56
SONNY! SONNY! SONNY!
PhillyJake
2:57
Keller should be untouchable.  Unless the Angels call offering Trout.
Sean Gentille
2:57
Keller is close, I guess.
Stephen J. Nesbitt
2:57
Trout + Ohtani + prospects
SBR
2:57
It's the NORTH SIDE, not North Shore, Sean
Sean Gentille
2:58
Buddy, the North Side starts once you make it to Allegheny Ave.
Any respecting North Sider isn't treating Tequila Cowboy like it's their neighborhood.
dean
2:59
what about meadows in a deal for Archer. we've seen what he's got and basically he's a tad better than Luplow
Stephen J. Nesbitt
2:59
I don't think 150 at-bats is really seeing what he's got.
Sean Gentille
2:59
You know who deserves credit for the season he's having? Starling Marte.
Griffondo
3:00
Considering that it is very dark outside right now, some Sonny would be nice
Sean Gentille
3:00
.288/.334/.494
Dave
3:00
I have to give the Pirates credit, I never would have guessed I'd be talking baseball on July 31st outside of whose jersey yinzers will complain about buying after they got shipped out of town.
Stephen J. Nesbitt
3:00
Baseball is a good game, Dave, and more fun when you're winning.
Sean Gentille
3:01
Top 30 in fWAR. Playing center again and playing it well. Bounced back from a steroid suspension (which seemed sort of impossible). He's been great.
And he kind of gets slept on. Not totally sure why -- maybe the suspension, maybe because a lot of his value comes from defense ... but he's really, really good.
Corey
3:01
Chris Archer earns around $8mm for the next three years. If he continues to perform like he has this year, would that be a good deal?
Stephen J. Nesbitt
3:02
In this day and age, yes. And expect an NL bump.
Jim
3:02
Tell that to Nutting, Stephen
Sean Gentille
3:02
Just wanted to include this, because Jim implied that we were censoring Nutting criticism.
Stephen J. Nesbitt
3:03
I will let Bob Nutting know that winning baseball is fun.
Dave
3:03
Agreed, Marte is the team's best player by far in 2018.
Stephen J. Nesbitt
3:04
Marc Topkin: "Hearing #Rays trade of Archer is becoming very, very likely, as high as “90 percent.” Only question now is where - #Braves, #Brewers, #Pirates have been most speculated. And there are always the #Dodgers"
ray
3:04
if you could upgrade one position, which would it be?
Stephen J. Nesbitt
3:04
The Dodgers are going to swoop in and crush everyone.
Sean Gentille
3:04
Either 2B or SS.
Jason
3:05
No one should be untouchable. It is a joke how much the Pirates overvalue lots of Pirates prospects. Adam Hyzdu anyone? Just once, they need to go for it, right?
Sean Gentille
3:05
In college, my friend told me they were building a Hyzdu statue in Altoona, and I 100 percent believed him.
Dawn
3:05
But can Archer swing the bat? #BanTheDH
Stephen J. Nesbitt
3:05
He is 2 for 28 in his career ... with a caught stealing! So, at least there's confidence on the bases.
RioDavo
3:05
Archer will be like Liriano. His swing and miss stuff will be effective in NL for a few years and his ERA will consistently be in the 3 range.
Stephen J. Nesbitt
3:06
The Pirates will take "effective in NL for a few years" with an ERA in the 3 range. Dear lord, my man, that's a good pitcher!
Sean Gentille
3:06
If they're sure he can be that, they should make the trade last year.
Big Will
3:06
He is already better than Nova at the plate.
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