This week in baseball blogs:
- Inside the ’Zona reacts to the Diamondbacks’ acquisition of outfielder J.D. Martinez from the Tigers.
- Bronx Bomber Ball lists seven reasons why the Yankees made out great in this week’s trade with the White Sox.
- MLB Sweet Spot breaks down the pros and cons of the Red Sox missing out on third baseman Todd Frazier, who went to the Yankees in their deal with the White Sox.
- The K Zone delves into the postseason struggles of Clayton Kershaw.
- Jays Journal contends that Toronto would net a major haul if it were to trade closer Roberto Osuna.
- Minor League Ball profiles highly touted Braves outfield prospect Ronald Acuna.
- The Intrepid STL studies the recent brilliance of Cardinals righty Michael Wacha.
- Motor City Bengals advises the Tigers not to tear it down.
- Camden Depot wonders what kind of market there would be for third baseman Manny Machado if the Orioles were to shop him prior to the trade deadline.
- A’s Farm interviews young Athletics Matt Chapman, Bruce Maxwell and Jaycob Brugman.
- Notes From The Sally scouts Red Sox pitching prospect Jay Groome.
- Clubhouse Corner focuses on the majors’ declining stars and those who are emerging.
- Sports Talk Philly compares the Hall of Fame cases of second basemen Robinson Cano and Chase Utley.
- The Sports Tank recaps Pablo Sandoval’s disastrous Red Sox tenure.
- The Runner Sports (links: 1, 2, 3) checks in on potential starting pitcher acquisitions for the Yankees, asks where the Athletics will trade first baseman Yonder Alonso, and examines Astros righty Brad Peacock’s success as a starter this year.
- DiNardo’s Dugout discusses the the Chicago teams’ Jose Quintana trade and previews the trade deadline from an American League point of view.
- Everything Bluebirds doesn’t want the Blue Jays to trade Marcus Stroman.
- Purple Row speaks with Rockies director of pitching operations Mark Wiley.
- Pirates Breakdown names three starting pitchers the Bucs should pursue.
- Call to the Pen runs down the pros and cons of potential Phillies trades.
- BP Toronto takes a realistic look at the trade deadline from a Blue Jays perspective.
- Infield Shift writes that former general manager Frank Wren’s legacy is still alive with the Braves.
- The Point of Pittsburgh regards the Dodgers as a logical fit for first baseman/outfielder John Jaso and reliever Tony Watson.
- Jays From the Couch looks at Blue Jays right-hander Aaron Sanchez’s trade candidacy.
- MetsMind analyzes reliever Paul Sewald’s rookie campaign.
- The Redbird Daily expects serious regression from Cardinals reliever John Brebbia.
- Pinstriped Prospects has a scouting report on Yankees Single-A outfielder Pablo Olivares.
- Two Strike Approach: A Baseball Podcast talks with Justin Volman, the CEO of the Collegiate Baseball Scouting Network.
- Rotisserie Duck offers some humorous baseball quotes.
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I truly hope Pirates Breakdown is very wrong. Please don’t target any of those 3 guys.
2 of the 3 ideas are bad, but Pirates Breakdown’s third suggestion for a SP that Pittsburgh should target is fantastic….Matt Moore.
A lefty that Searage could try to fix who was a very good pitcher at one point and (music to Huntingdon’s ears) he has two club options at a reasonable rate (Niese money).
So if they fix him, they can actually keep him unlike Volquez, Happ, etc. and if they can’t, they aren’t stuck with him. Great fit.
I also think Nunez would be the perfect bench piece rental for the Pirates right now.
Steven Brault (started the AAA All Star Game and leads the IL in many pitching categories this year) and Will Craig (former first round pick) for Moore and Nunez?
I don’t think the giants would want much for Moore imo. But does a move like that put them over the top for a wildcard or winning the central?
Yeah, I only just now saw his numbers this year and was thinking more of his Tampa days, but…with Ray Searage, I’d still want to trade for him but, you are right, the offer should be a little lower.
I think the Pirates have a real chance to win the Central. They don’t have as many top players as the Cubs, but they have the fewest holes of any team in the division with Marte back and Glasnow gone.
But, even if they don’t make a run this year, Moore could help in 18 and 19 possibly. And if he reestablishes himself as a #3 starter, they could trade Cole without absolutely needing pitching back for him with Taillon and Nova.
Seems like a low risk move with lots of chances for upside.
Very confused with the infatuation of Todd Frazier
Todd Frazier at third and moving Headley to first is way better then what they had.
They cut Carter only to trade for Carter.
Try harder pal!
Frazier is a 4 win player and has a WAY better OBP then carter has ever seen
That Frank Wren article was terrible. The only way to get out from under BJ’s contract was to move Kimbrell with him. Also where the return on Justin Upton may not have been great it was still not as bad as what Wren gave up to get him.
Granted he signed Acuna & Albies but was that him or the international scouts call ? Yes at the deadline we coulda got a whole lot more for Kimbrell but at that moment the most important thing was shedding the salary and Wisler was their top prospect at the time. I am not totally sold on all of Coppy’s moves but I believe in the philosophy of acquiring as many top arms as possible and see who develops.
Right now, alot of those top pitching prospects Coppy and Co. drafted are doing quite well for the Braves..
You got Allard and Soroka both 19, tearing through AA…Toussaint and Fried have finally turned the corner, and are starting to look like what their advanced stats suggest..Heck, Touki just had a 8 IN, 3H, 0BB, 12K performance.. Wentz and Wilson are both rocketing up prospect boards, with their excellent work in A-ball…Anderson is chugging right along, making his way up prospect boards, with his advanced 4 pitch mix…Alot of the bullpen guys he acquired and drafted are having terrific seasons…Newcomb has had his ups and downs, but has shown flashes of brilliance…AND then some of the younger International Signings are pitching very well, especially YDR…Add-in Muller, Wright, and possibly even Tarnok, who we all know Wright will be pretty solid, but Tarnok is getting DeGrom comps even think early…Which is most likely unrealistic, but still definitely good to hear…That’s not even touching on some of the lower-level prospects and draft picks that could make adjustments and go from the #20-#40 range and make a splash…
I mean the Braves system is fully loaded with pitching, especially if you add on some of the guys still left from the Wren days like Sims, Sanchez, and Weigel…Not to mention that’s with both Blair and Wisler getting rushed up and underperforming, but they are both having bounce back seasons at AAA…I mean their depth is at least about 2-3 deep with legit top 10 prospects, at every single level!! It is just absurd….
Will most of these guys make it to Atlanta??…The odds definitely say no, but they are building alot of future assets, and some of their main guys are making their way up pretty quick and with very strong performances!!! There is one thing that is certainly for sure, and that is it is definitely an exciting time to be a Braves fan…!!
Ohhh, and I forgot one big acquisition by Coppy in Gohara…The dude has been LIGHTS OUT this year!! Even struck out a career high 11 batters in his last start going 6 IP, 3H, 0R, 1BB, and with the 11K’s!!
The guy has electric stuff, and is putting it all together and really learning how to pitch, instead of just throwing and relying on his nasty movement hes able to get…And the results have certainly been showing he’s on his way to becoming amother high-end pitching prospect for the Braves…