Brewers star left fielder Ryan Braun can veto a trade to all teams except the Dodgers, Angels, Marlins, Rays and Nationals, but the idea of rebuilding Milwaukee dealing him “is becoming more realistic,” FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reports (video link). Braun, 32, will have four years and $76MM left on his contract after this season, and Rosenthal believes he’d make plenty of sense as a complement to Mike Trout and Kole Calhoun in the Angels’ outfield. However, the Angels’ dearth of quality prospects and a potential reluctance on owner Arte Moreno’s part to acquire Braun, given his contract and past suspension for PEDs, are factors that could stand in the way of a trade, Rosenthal adds.
Here’s more from Rosenthal:
- The Yankees aren’t known for selling at the trade deadline, but if their woeful April performance drags into the coming months, lights-out relievers Aroldis Chapman and Andrew Miller could be two of the most appealing players available over the summer, Rosenthal says. Chapman, whose 30-game suspension stemming from domestic violence allegations is almost over, will be a free agent at year’s end. Miller has two years and $18MM left on his deal after this season, and Rosenthal doesn’t expect the Yankees to move him if they intend on competing in 2017. If not, though, they could use the deadline to erase his money from their books and stave off a possible decline in their uniform. Miller, 30, hasn’t shown any negative signs this year, having amassed 15 strikeouts over nine scoreless, walk-less innings.
- Speaking of relievers, the Mets, Giants and Blue Jays will look to fortify their bullpens as the season advances, per Rosenthal. Mets relievers have been outstanding this year, while the other two clubs’ bullpen production has been average or worse. Toronto will get in-house help there eventually in the form of starter Aaron Sanchez, whose innings limit will remove him from the team’s rotation, Rosenthal notes. Sanchez, who has been excellent in a starting role (2.59 ERA, 8.33 K/9, 2.87 BB/9 in 31 1/3 innings), put up a 2.39 ERA with 19 strikeouts and seven walks in 26 1/3 frames out of the Jays’ bullpen last season.
- Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira could appeal to plenty of teams on a short-term deal if he hits free agency in the offseason, according to Rosenthal. Teixeira’s dedication to fitness might allay some teams’ fears about his age (he’ll turn 37 next April), but he’ll obviously need to stay healthy and compile significant production this season in order to cash in over the winter. Teixeira was terrific last year, slashing .255/.357/.548 with 31 homers in just 111 games to revive his career, but his 89 plate appearances this season haven’t been nearly as promising (.230/.360/.365).
Braun to Oakland needs to happen, he’d be perfect in LF and maybe RF if Reddick leaves via FA.
You honestly think Oakland can afford Braun?
That is a wet dream. But I’d most definitely bolster the bullpen and maybe add a back end rotation piece before throwing prospects for Braun.
Although he can veto a trade to the giants, I can see that he’d make a great fit there. Imagine how stacked the lineup would be with Braun in LF.
That is a wet dream. But I’d most definitely bolster the bullpen and maybe add a back end rotation piece before throwing prospects at Braun.
The Yankees ought to sell, even if they are on the fringes of contention. They need to be younger and more athletic–many of the vets are no longer very productive players. They have some younger talent and prospects, and the best thing they can do is collect more, and leverage their finances in the next couple of off-seasons. There’s no shame in having to retool. Better sooner than later
So, to summarize- the Angels don’t have the pieces to get Braun, and don’t want him anyway. Other than that, he’s a great fit.
They also can’t afford him. Yes great fit……
Actually they can afford him it’s just a matter of whether or not they would want to go over the luxury tax for him.
Braun would be a salary dump. In fact this is the kind of move that would probably require a major league player in return. I doubt any team would want to just give up their top prospects for that contract and the baggage.
Keep that juicing POS Braun out of Anaheim.
Perfect for the Nationals. Send Werth to Milwaukee and eat his contract. They are off to a great start, but pitching and Harper can’t do it alone. They have a deep farm.
If they gave up on D’Souza, Taylor can be bait.
Funny thing is, when I mentioned trading Braun a month ago reactions were “No way Brewers trade Braun.”
Removing Sanchez from the rotation is putting up a white flag on the season. Only a moron would remove your #1/#2 starter from the rotation.(I have more confidence on Sanchez shutting down the opposition than Stroman or Estrada) Why would you have an innings limit on Sanchez and none on Stroman? Stroman’s got 40 more IP in his career and that’s all.
Braun NEVER becomes an Angel. Artie Moreno dont like Jews or Roids.
that’s the stupidest thing i EVER heard of…taking Sanchez out of the lineup…who are you going to replace him with….the batboy…Hutchins…I’d go with the batboy personally!
Mets should consider a Harvey for Miller or chapman deal . Once wheeler gets back , we would have 6 starters . Harvey has become less of a fan favorite than the others . I personally love Harvey , but there’s probably no chance he signs a long term deal with the mets .