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Backatitagain
Braves could trade both Johnsons sans Jim plus Uribe to the Pirates for the two guys on the DL, Harrison and Mercer. That mean fill ins from AAA (Adonis Garcia, Sean Kazmar or audition for Peraza) for the remainder of this year perhaps with Josh and Jordy ready for 2016. Could even take a dump of Alvarez from Pittsburgh if they like that better.
KermitJagger
None of the guys coming back would slot as a long-term starter for the Bucs, while we would be giving up two guys who have been locks in the starting lineup and should be starters here for years to come. I think we will be OK in the interim. I’d prefer Barmes to man SS, move Kang to 3B.
Draven Moss
The Pirates aren’t gonna trade Harrison and Mercer for those guys. Harrison and Mercer are established players with long-term control.
pgh412
Both sides need to agree to a trade for it to happen. The Pirates would never do this. They would be trading 2 infielders for 2 replacements of lower value.
UnderRatedFlaherty
I agree with TL; not only would the Bucs arguably be receiving short term success stories, but the age is also a thing to look at. You’d be trading two players entering/in their prime for a number of players respectively past that stage with not much guarantee that they perform or stay in Pittsburgh. Not only that, but the Bucs did just recently extend Harrison for a decent contract so I can see him being pretty untouchable unless someone overpays for him or he begins to fall off offensively.
WrongVerb
Wither Todd Frazier?
Steve Adams
Much as I think the Reds should trade him — or at least entertain offers — it sounds like there’s zero inclination in the front office to consider the possibility. Heyman even reported last week that they want to try to extend him. I had typed up a little sentence or two on him, but it basically read, “It seems like there’s no way this would possibly happen,” which made me question why I was even including him in the first place.
daveineg
It won’t take anything of value for a team to rent Ramirez for a couple months, if the team acquiring him takes on his remaining salary. He’s been hitting well in recent weeks and driving in runs and for a team that needs a bat, he can provide it. Brewers would like to get a good look at Hernan Perez at 3B over the final couple of months.
mikeyst13
I think it’s more likely that they get a little bit of value and in turn pay a big chunk (or all) of Ramirez’s salary for the rest of the year as many of the teams looking for 3B help are looking for cheaper options. As for Hernan, they know what they have in him. Hasn’t hit enough or with anywhere near enough power to project as an everyday 3B. They may give Matt Dominguez a chance, but more than likely they will be looking for a 3B prospect in one of the other trades they make.
Bob Bunker
I wonder if anyone would trade for Panda.
Maybe somebody would trade for Hanley put him as a 3B.
Worst case maybe try to sell high on Holt?
Draven Moss
I think the Red Sox should consider trading Holt if somebody is will to trade a top 50 prospect for him. And if somebody is willing to trade for Sandoval and take his salary for free, I’m all for it. I want them to keep Hanley though, and make him play first base.
castersroll
do you think the braves would swap johnson for tabata?
jman35
The Indians told Mike Aviles he will not be traded under any circumstances due to his daughter being treated at the Cleveland Clinic. They want him to be able to be close to her and not have to worry about trade distractions.
thecoffinnail
This article is exactly why imho you are the best writer here at MLBTR.. I am not one to hand out praise very often but this article deserves some.
Anyway, after I have completely wiped my nose off, I have to say that Beane trading Lawrie never crossed my mind. Seeing as how he was the established MLB player in the Donaldson trade I had kind of thought he was a guy that Beane had been after for awhile and was going to be in Oakland for years. Personally, I think Lawrie is a better fit at second. Now visions of Cashman trading for him at the deadline and having him man second in the Bronx for the next couple of years will be bouncing around my head until reality strikes and he actually trades for someone like Kelly Johnson again.