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Steinway
9:36
Would you have moved Devers? It’s tough to justify the move from a fan standpoint but it is all about being a team.
Mark P
9:39
Not working last Sunday night meant that I missed out on covering the Devers trade, so here is my week-old hot take!

I think the trade perhaps had to be made, if things had soured so quickly between Devers and Red Sox management.  The fact that things went from 0 to 100 so quickly doesn't reflect well on either party, as it seems like simply keeping Devers more in the loop about Bregman/Arenado/any 3B plans last offseason might have been an easy solution.  One wonders what might've happened if Casas (often mentioned as a trade candidate) had actually been dealt, as perhaps then the Sox would've approached Devers about 1B much sooner.
9:41
My other note here is that it puts even more pressure on the "big three" prospects to contribute immediately, since how Boston's lineup is missing its best hitter.  Anthony, Mayer, and Campbell were already facing an extra spotlight based on the Boston media market and all of the hype, but if they (as most rookies do) need time to adjust, it adds more drama to what has already been a soap opera of a season.  We've already seen Campbell hit his first obstacle, for instance.
Seeing Reds
9:43
Thoughts  on Burns call up?
Mark P
9:44
As much as Burns as dominated pro ball so far, he still has only 66 innings to his name.  There's nothing that says the Reds are obligated to keep him in the majors for an extended period, of course, so Burns might get sent back down pretty quickly if he struggles.
MoonbeamMcSwine
9:44
Not working???..  what does that mean to you?.. fishing?.. boating?.. becoming a couch potato?.. how about some details?
Mark P
9:45
Haha, last Sunday I was on MLBTR during the morning/day shift, rather than my standard Sunday night shift.  No time on the lake for me!
FamousMortimer
9:45
Re: the Nats question, you never draft for need, right?
Mark P
9:46
Correct.  What a team needs in 2025 may be vastly different from what a team needs in the (usual) couple of years' time before a top draft pick is ready for the big legues
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RaysUp
9:46
You buying Rays to win the AL east. Also, do they buy or sell or both at the deadline?
Mark P
9:47
I wouldn't at all be surprised if Tampa caught the Yankees for first place.  As usual, the Rays have overachieved and adjusted well to their unusual ballpark situation
9:48
Most of the Rays' deadline moves should be focused towards adding, but moving a salary in a semi-sell type of move wouldn't at all be surprise
Angels
9:49
Schanuel doubters should be apologizing now right??? Or does he have more to prove?
Mark P
9:51
You'd ideally want to see more power, but Schanuel developing into a solid overall hitter is a perfectly fine outcome.  With almost half the season in the books, his play can't be entirely written off as a fluke or anything.
bmcferren
9:53
is Dylan Crews an outfielder that the Pirates have the goods to acquire this summer?
Mark P
9:55
Pittsburgh has enough top-flight young pitching that they can make an offer that would at least get the Nationals' attention, even if it's highly unlikely that Crews would be moved.  To repeat a common refrain, lots of future stars struggled in their first season or two in the majors, so the Nats have far from given up on Crews in any way
Guards
9:56
Why is Delauter still in AAA?
Dropout
9:56
Any idea why cleveland is calling up delaughter yet?
Mark P
9:58
"Chase The Laughter" actually sounds like the title of a Game Changer episode, but I digress.

DeLauter has all of 124 pro games played over two-plus seasons.  As much as he's going to get a shot in the Show at some point in 2025, I don't blame the Guardians for wanting to give him a good chunk of game action just for the sake of getting him back into a rhythm.  Better to do that in a lower-key Triple-A environment than in the majors, especially with the added pressure of DeLauter being seen as a saviour for the Guards' outfield woes
Angels
10:01
If the Angels are in the same spot a month from now. Do they stand pat, at the deadline? To see how it plays out? Rather than sell the few pieces they have.
Mark P
10:02
If LAA is still only a couple of games out of a wild card spot by the deadline, they'll definitely buy to some extent.  Arte Moreno absolutely wants to break the playoff drought.
Dana Brown
10:02
I said today, on pregame radio that a left handed bat is our top need at the deadline! Wouldn’t Willi Castro be a spectator option? A rental, especially with a weak farm in HOU…a switch hitter who can play 2B or OF.
Mark P
10:03
It would be a great fit, though if the Twins do decide to sell, Castro will be one of the most underrated trade chips in the league.  The Astros would likely have to outbid a lot of teams to land him.
Curious A's Fan
10:05
Philly is calling, they want Mason Miller. Who is your Must Have to do the deal?
Mark P
10:07
Figuring a trade for a reliever is tricky, even one with Miller's years of control (through 2029) and ceiling. From the Athletics' perspective, why not ask for one of Painter/Crawford/Miller/Abel --- both to see if the Phillies bite, and because asking for a top-100 prospect is a justifiable ask for a high-leverage reliever who has shown star potential.
Ken
10:09
Nick Kurtz is establishing himself at 1B and Brent Rooker is entrenched at DH. Is the Tyler Soderstrom as left fielder experiment working, or do you think a trade is in the offing?
Mark P
10:10
Soderstrom's got a -3 DRS and -2 OAA through 316 innings as a left fielder.  He's likely not going to be a Gold Glover out there, but if he can remain at this level of "below average but passable," his bat will play
Buster Posey
10:11
Am I done dealing?
Mark P
10:11
Doubtful, as SF can still probably use at least one more bat even with Devers now in the fold.
Weekend at Bernies
10:12
How impressed are you by the debut of Jacob misiorowski? And is there a better pitchers duel on paper than him vs Paul skenes this Wednesday?
Mark P
10:13
He's looked terrific, and already he's grabbed some notoriety with the career-opening no-hit streak.  I'll definitely be tuning in Wednesday to see the action.
Cards Fan
10:14
Arenado made a mistake by not accepting Houston trade?
Mark P
10:15
The Cardinals have also been playing some pretty good ball, so I don't think Arenado is having too many regrets (if any).  Perhaps his own numbers might have ticked upwards with a change of scenery, but who knows.
Will Smith
10:16
Steve Adams said last chat that The Big Dumper was unequivocally the best catcher in The Show. Do you concur, Mark?
Mark P
10:16
No doubt about it.  Raleigh is on pace for the best season a catcher has ever had.
Cashman
10:16
Do I end up trading a bat to clear up playing time?
Mark P
10:17
The report about the Yankees looking at IKF indicates they might be looking to add.  Either a complementary piece like Kiner-Falefa, or they might take a big swing with an everyday 2B/3B.
10:18
Trading a player away simply to make room could be possible, but given how Stanton and other prominent Yankees have injury histories, the team probably want to keep depth around
Will P
10:19
When do you think Sam Basallo finally gets the call?
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