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RunDMC
I wonder if a deal around Julio Teheran from ATL for Lucroy in MIL could work. More pieces involved, but that could be the framework knowing that both are having relative down years and are cost-controlled for the next few years. ATL could move some pitching and address one of their largest needs. ATL could also include Bethancourt in a deal that could provide more C depth in MIL. I would love to have Lucroy in ATL now with Olivera, Freeman, Simmons and more.
mikeyst13
Bethancourt’s stock has absolutely plummeted. Lucroy is pretty much the only viable catcher in the Brewers entire system so he’s going no where unless they get an unbelievable package in return with at least one big catching prospect.
RunDMC
Bethancourt’s stock has taken a hit, but he’s only 23, currently hitting .300 at AAA and has an elite arm and above-average defense that once made him a top prospect. He could use the good ole “change of scenery” while providing MIL the C depth. Lucroy is under control for only 2 more seasons including his option) at a rock-bottom rate. Teheran is signed through 2020 (with team option) who was an All-Star is going through a down year. Some other minor pieces could be involved, but Teheran would be a great get for MIL.
mikeyst13
There were always questions as to whether Bethancourt could hit at the major league level and scouts have him rated as a below average hitter and he’s pretty much proven that those concerns are accurate. The Brewers already have that exact same player in Martin Maldonado, they need a guy who can play and hit now. Teheran would be a decent get for Mil, or any team, but not at the cost of Lucroy. If anything Luc’s stock will only go back up in the off-season or by the deadline next year thanks to his awful start and injury this year.
Damon Musha
It’s not really a team I follow, but why have the Twins been so quiet? Seems to me that the Jays, O’s and others are poised to push past them. Perhaps they have a plan to where they ‘seriously’ contend in 2016 and beyond, but in this game when you’re in a situation to make the playoffs standing pat seems like a mistake.
mnkurt
Lifelong Twins fan here…the Twins are always playing for next year. That’s why Torii Hunter left the team the first time…just waiting for him to blow up on the organization for doing it again. Who cares if you didn’t expect to compete, you are..and at this point have just as good a chance as anyone to make a run. Make some moves already!! If you read between the lines of Hunter’s comments and know the history he is sarcastically saying what I just said.
Damon Musha
I agree…
Look, I’m an A’s fan so I’ve seen first-hand how deadline deals can bite you in the backside. But at least I know that Beane has gone for it.
The Twins are one of those teams that I’d like to see do well. I don’t know if they are cheap, overly conservative or what but they are about to get caught by the competition if they don’t at least look to add an arm or two to the rotation.
It’s too bad…
mnkurt
They grossly over value prospects that hardly ever pan out. That is why they have sucked the last 5 years. They missed on all of their overhyped prospects…so they reaped no value from at least 4-5 years of drafting. Right now they have so much perceived value in their farm system there is no better time than now to get som value for it and go for it!! This team is better than people think, it’s a sum of all parts…and Molitor has them playing with character and consistency. Now the stupid front office has to change their idea of ‘Twins Way” and start playing the game and how to run franchises in this century and not the 1980’s and 90’s.
mnkurt
A trade like Nolasco, Arcia and Kohl Stewart to the Padres for Benoit and Shields would be a start.