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iamontanok
Ryan Hanigan Red Sox
billysbballz
Gardner? Elsbury? Headley ?
All will clear waivers due to money left on contract, in Els case he has full no trade but these are also guys that may bring a certain level of interest depending on how much the Yankees are willing to eat.
slider32
I can see the Yanks cleaning house over the winter, but not now. Gardner, McCann, Eovaldi or Pineda, and A-Rod seem to be the one’s to move. If they can do that they will be in a good place for 2018 when they go after the likes of Harper, Donaldson,Harvey and Fernandez.
dobsonel
It’s funny that the Yanks weren’t on the July list when it was clear they would sell at least 2 of their guys, but now they are on the August list. I wouldn’t be surprised to see them hold on to McCann. Correct me if I’m wrong but wasn’t he really great at working with, and helping to develop young pitchers in both Atlanta and NY? I can see them holding on to him at least for the rest of this season and part of next to help further that along and to help with Sanchez. He can do this while seeing a lot of DH at bats while Sanchez gets playing time.
arc89
I am surprised Coco Crisp is not on this list. He could be obtained very cheap. A Vet who can play all 3 outfield position, a little speed, ad a good PH off the bench. Would be a great 4th outfielder for a playoff team with experience.
Danthemilwfan
How crazy would the farm system be for the #1 ranked Brewers if they can trade Braun for a good package? How about the Indians giving us mejia and a pitcher? Also on the also considered area garza is soooo overpaid and worthless that what would the Brewers even get back in return? A low end prospect and the right to pay a big chunk of his salary for next year? Lol
Evan
Is Yunel Escobar only an also considered because of his defense and bad attitude or because he wouldn’t make it through waivers and the angels won’t trade him? I gotta think he is more likely then Cozart to be traded at least. He is hitting really well although for some reason WAR hates him……..
the angels suck
bravesred 2
Someone can probably get Escobar for cheap. The way Angels trade their players.
petersdylan36
Great list and a lot of fun to think about the possibilities.
If Jon Jay was healthy, there would be no way he would still be on the Padres currently.
But maybe a package of Jay and Norris to the Indians for… I don’t really care what for. Let the Dickerson, Margot, Renfroe, Jankoski, and Hedges era begin
AndThisGameBelongsToMySanDiegoPadres
So I guess the Diamondbacks are gonna give Hudson a QO then?
plyons
Some of these players listed seem unlikely to pass through waivers as their contract is more than affordable with several years of team control. For example, why wouldn’t Arizona claim Norris? They might come to an agreement with SD, but they’d certainly block his movement to another team. The same can be said for Puig (possibly), Kintzler and JGomez.
nweldon
I doubt the Braves would claim Puig, now that they’ve acquired Kemp. Those two hate each other.
braves4life1
Too Damn bad. I think the Braves would be foolish not to claim Puig and give him a shot in RF.
southi
If I am correct, because Puig is in the minors (but still on the Dodgers 40 man roster), then if the Braves do claim him they are not obliged to immediately add him to the active 25 man roster. They could in fact leave him in the minors for now. Or Puig and Kemp could just act like adults and behave for a bit. Of course any addition of Puig would make the Braves outfield even more crowded. I’d think one of Kemp, Markakis or Puig (again) would be dealt during the offseason.
Even if I’m not a fan of Puig in the slightest, the chance of getting him at a low value does make his addition an interesting possibility.
Ray Ray
You are not a fan of him in the slightest, but you are okay with his addition to your team? That makes no sense to me. For example, I cannot stand Bryce Harper and there is no way I would ever want him on the Rockies regardless of value or whether it would make them a better team or not. I don’t like him and I want to see my team BEAT him not welcome him aboard.
davidcoonce74
I do not believe you will ever have to worry about Bryce Harper becoming a Rockie. The team shouldn’t be paying for FA hitters anyway – they’ve never had a problem developing them.
It would be quite fun to watch Harper hit 50 homers a year playing half his games in Coors Field, but it’s never going to happen. I am enjoying much more watching the Rockies finally develop pitchers who can pitch in Denver. Jon Gray is amazing.
southi
Because to me Puig is a commodity or a resource. This season is wasted totally for the Braves. I see little harm in adding him for a low price and then flipping him later for someone who is really sold on him. Would I want him on the Braves long term? Certainly not. Would I want him short term to flip him later? Most definitely. Remember because of their terrible record the Braves get first chance at him if they desire it. There almost are certainly teams out there who still think very highly of Puig.
As a fan, I see him as a very talented but immature and spoiled jerk. I also believe that people can (and many do with time) change, so it is possible that he fits in. It is also possible that all the media info is wrong and he is nothing but a complete angel (although I’d wager it was somewhere in between the two extremes). But that is just my opinion.
slider32
I can see the Braves getting McCann as a show piece in the new park to go along with Kemp and Freeman. The Yanks will eat a lot of money and get a good pitching prospect like Fried
dobsonel
To continue my conversation/question with you from above, ok yes I can see it happening now IF they get a good pitching prospect from the Braves. Who do you see them getting from the Braves?
ironcity1980
Pirates should start dumping their useful veterans now they are out of the wildcard race jaso, Rodriguez, freese, and Joyce can be effective role players for a contender
66TheNumberOfTheBest
I’d try to extend S Rod, Freese and Joyce. Those are great bench players.
Jaso can be moved because of Bell.
Ray Ray
They are 3 games out with 2 months to go. In what world is that out of the race?
66TheNumberOfTheBest
They are not out, but they are better off playing the young players, win or lose, for the rest of this year.
The Pirates real window to win is 2017, 18 and 19 while they still have Cole.
Get the young pitchers and Bell into the lineup, let them get ready for next year and let the chips fall where they may.
angelsinthetroutfield
How about Fernando Salas? He’s been pretty bad this season but has a good track record and wouldn’t cost much at all. I could see a team taking a small gamble on a pen arm like him.
Nobby
How can Clay Buchholz not be on that list?
zclee06
Don’t no
jd396
Ervin Santana ought to be worth a pretty good return. The money thing is kind of silly, I think. Good luck finding serviceable mid rotation guys for $14m/yr this offseason.
zclee06
Ian Krol and Kole Calhoun