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mcase7187
I think the Red Sox could move one of there catchers like Leon
jvjc1233
Even though he’s hitting really well not sure there’s much of a market for Leon
start_wearing_purple
Leon is swinging a hot stick right now, but even so he’s got zero trade value. If the Sox trade a catcher my guess would be trying to package Vazquez is a larger deal. His bat may suck but he’s a major defense asset.
dlevin11
Hannigan would be more likely to be moved unless Leon goes into a prolonged slump.
gomerhodge71
Leon for Teheran and Vizcaino (no, dude. I HAD to say it)
Ortsac Nilrats
Does anyone here think the Cubs would actually trade Montero for what they’d get back? Not sure money next year will be an issue so would probably be best keeping him around in case of injury or the shred of hope he could start hitting again. Just my opinion. Thoughts?
brawly79
I think at this point they would have to pay to move Montero. The best case scenario now might be something along the lines of tossing him in with a couple of good prospects on a trade….say for Lucroy? It would be nice to finish the year with a Lucroy, Ross, and Contreras platoon and set up for a possible Lucroy (not sure of FA status), Contreras, with Schwarber on occasion platoon next year. However, the prospects may have to be of a higher tier just to get Milwaukee to take Montero. You could entice it by eating some of the salary as well.
Kayrall
Montero is almost dead weight on the team. He’s around right now because he is owed money next year and there’s a notion of Contreras learning some defense from him and Ross. Otherwise, I would imagine he would have been long gone.
southi
If the Yankees suddenly decide they are sellers, then I think it is possible that the Rangers might have interest in McCann. Even with the extra control his contract offers, I’d imagine that McCann would cost less to acquire than Lucroy (of course there are the extra millions owed to McCann).
ayoitzmickeyy
I’m sure if they like a deal they would probably eat half of the contract
drewm
They’d eat most of it if they wanted any return at all. Nobody wants a heavy, expensive old catcher, and that’s where he’s headed.
andropov4
I wouldn’t think the Rangers would be looking to get another guy who is going to need spend time at 1B or DH in the near future. Especially not one making a bunch of money. I’d guess they’ll look for a younger option that can hold down the position for a while.
steelerbravenation
If the Yankees ate $10 million ($15 if option vests) than I wouldn’t mind the Braves having a reunion. I think he still would bring value sharing time with Flowers for a young pitching staff. Would rather him at that price for 2-3 yrs than any of the FA at theirs next offseason.
krillin
I like that Idea
YourDaddy
We can only hope that the Padres can get rid of Norris based on 3 good weeks in June. Please, PLEASE can some team take him off our hands.
AndThisGameBelongsToMySanDiegoPadres
God you are annoying
John Doe 6
Norris is top 5 defensive in baseball and can be a .250 catcher with 20 homers and 70+rbi. Only reason padres are trading him is because hedges is more of an elite defender
seamaholic 2
??? Norris has always been regarded as bat first, poor glove. Not sure whom you’re thinking of
zippytms
Check FanGraphs. They have Norris listed with a DEF of 10.9, which places him tied for fourth with Brian McCann and Yadier Molina, and behind only Russell Martin, Salvador Perez, and Wilson Ramos. That’s pretty good company.
bleacherbum
Do you think the Padres could get Joe Musgrove & David Paulino back from the Astros for Norris & Cashner?
Friarfaithful117
As a Padres fan, I am totally for it but I doubt the Astros would give up that much value with how much Norris has scuffled at the plate and Cashner’s injuries this season. That said, I think that Houston is a good match and we could make a deal work with one of those guys and a couple low level prospects that would add to the stockpile we are accruing in the low minors.
AndThisGameBelongsToMySanDiegoPadres
He’s made some strides defensively, altho the bat has admittedly regressed
Theresabrewing
LUCROY TRADE: Option 1
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MILWAUKEE BREWERS RECEIVE:
Joey Gallo- 3B/OF
Luis Ortiz- RHP
Michael Matuella- RHP
Tyler Phillips- RHP
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TEXAS RANGERS RECEIVE:
Jonathan Lucroy- C
Jeremy Jeffress- RHP
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LUCROY TRADE: Option 2
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MILWAUKEE BREWERS RECEIVE:
AJ Reed- 1B
Francis Martes- RHP
David Paulino- RHP
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HOUSTON ASTROS RECEIVE:
Jonathan Lucroy- C
Carlos Torres- RHP
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parman4818
No way the Rangers give up Profar or Gallo for anything less than a TORP. I could see a Ronald Guzman and Nick Martinez and a couple of lower level prospects. The Rangers will include someone that is on there 40 man roster if they make a trade.
baumer16
Guzman, Martinez and a couple of lower level prospects for who? Certainly not Lucroy. Maybe Jeffress by himself
sngehl01
Nor any way Houston moves reed martes and Paulino. Their pitching staff needs serious help and martes looks like a front of the routine arm, and Paulino has been dealing. Plus the top first base prospect in all of baseball. Hard pass.
southi
Although I’m very certain that the Rangers would likely include Gallo in what they term the ‘right’ deal, I don’t see him as the center piece in a Lucroy deal (unless it was more than just Lucroy and Jeffress).
I also don’t think that the Astros are in any hurry to give up on Reed yet. He may have struggled some so far this season, but there are reasons he was the number one first base prospect in the game. At the very least now he will probably finish the rest of the season as a DH platoon with Gattis. I think the Astros would rather hold him and they expect him to continue to mature and develop as the season progresses.
htxstunna
No way the Astros give up that much for Lucroy
sunset117
That’s not a balanced trade for someone with Mvp or at least all star talent at a position as important as C.
fanofcards
I still think the Cardinals need to sign Lucroy. I’m a huge Molina fan, but age and injuries are stacking up on Yadi. Plus, Matheny won’t rest Yadi. A combination of Lucroy and Molina would be tremendous!! Plus, their versatility makes this a reasonable thought.
southi
Except currently you can’t “sign” Lucroy. He is NOT a free agent currently. The Brewers have his rights and if the Cardinals want him, then they’d have to offer the best package to the Brewers. That isn’t likely to happen.
11Bravo
This post proves that not all Cardinal fans are knowledgeable about the game of baseball. The Brewers would never trade Lucroy to a division rival, let alone to the Cards and the Cards would have to give up Reyes for Lucroy. Not happening. Ever
sunset117
That would be amazing and would really help push the cardinals over the edge into contention…assuming they only give up prospects. When everyone is healthy they would be really good
chipper0321
Yankees get – Tehran
Braves get- Sanchez
steelerbravenation
I got a 3 team trade proposal opinions please
Texas gets Lucroy, Vizcaino & Frenchy
Brewers get Blair & Fried
Braves get Brinson & Garza
sunset117
How is that good for the Brewers or braves? Give up your best player for what? Think man, trade makes zero sense for the other two teams yadada mean
greiunfioewfm
Conger has been a negative pitch framer this year…
statcorner.com/CatcherReport.php
Combine that with his .194 batting average and bad defense and the Rays would be lucky to get anything for him
sunset117
I don’t know why anybody would rent AJ, he was good last season on a terrible team is having a terrible season right now. Castillo looks good. Vogt has talent but seems like an offseason move given how his main value is management, and he would need to get a better feel to shine. Obviously lucroy is the big name and he wants out but I don’t know why the Brewers would trade him. He’s cheap and has another year. Trade an expensive piece like Braun over a cheap controllable dude playing one of the most important positions …even if he vocally said he wants to go to a contender. They don’t have to trade him and it seems stupid unless they get a solid return