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Quick Hits: Archer, Red Sox, Tigers, Cubs

By Connor Byrne | November 12, 2017 at 4:40pm CDT

Rays right-hander Chris Archer may come up frequently in trade rumors this offseason, but general manager Erik Neander suggested Sunday that he plans to keep the 29-year-old. Neander told MLB Network Radio that Archer “is one of our core guys” and “exactly the type of player” the Rays need to retain if they’re going to compete in the future (Twitter link). Archer, who’s signed to one of the majors’ most team-friendly contracts, will make a combined $13.75MM over the next two seasons. After that, Archer’s employer will have a chance to control him through 2021 via ultra-affordable club options ($9MM and $11MM).

  • The Red Sox are hiring Craig Bjornson as their bullpen coach, according to Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston. He’ll take over for Dana Levangie, whom the team promoted to pitching coach this week. Bjornson was with the Astros from 2012-17 and spent some of that time as their bullpen coach. He was on the same staff last season as new Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who was the Astros’ bench coach during their World Series-winning campaign.
  • The Cubs and Tigers still haven’t finalized the trade they made in July that saw reliever Justin Wilson and catcher Alex Avila head to Chicago for third baseman Jeimer Candelario, infielder Isaac Paredes and a player to be named later or cash, Mark Anderson of Baseball Prospectus tweets. It turns out the Tigers will receive the PTBNL in lieu of cash, but the teams haven’t decided on which player yet.
  • Mike Petriello of MLB.com breaks down the most appealing free agents available based on Statcast metrics xwOBA, Sprint Speed and Outs Above Average. Going by xwOBA, right fielder J.D. Martinez stands out on the offensive side; righties Yu Darvish and Jake Arrieta bring the best track records among starters, while Pat Neshek is the top reliever. The OAA crown goes to Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain, who falls just shy of fellow outfielder Rajai Davis in the battle for fastest runner on the market. Petriello also suggests that, based on Statcast data, outfielder Hyun Soo Kim and a trio of righties – Tyler Chatwood, Anibal Sanchez and Tyson Ross – could end up as good buy-low signings.
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  1. T-Bacon77

    5 years ago

    Avila and J-Wilson were traded for Candelario and Parades, not Hicks and Jimenez, as mentioned in the article.

    Reply
    • ajj091097

      5 years ago

      Hicks and Jimenez are already tiger farmhands

      Reply
  2. leprechaun

    5 years ago

    They should give Wilson back as the player to be named later

    Reply
    • CubsRebsSaints

      5 years ago

      Most definitely! He can’t throw strikes in CHI

      Reply
      • JKB

        5 years ago

        He cant throw strikes in Chicago? Because of the small sample size? Forget his track record but go with the small sample size and give him back? Ok genius

        Reply
    • JKB

      5 years ago

      Giving back Wilson is pretty dumb

      Reply
      • rememberthecoop

        5 years ago

        I’m pretty sure it was a joke. That said, he was really bad with the Cubs and helped get the PC fired

        Reply
    • rememberthecoop

      5 years ago

      This.

      Reply
    • Cubguy13

      5 years ago

      LOL @ giving Wilson back as the PTBNL

      Reply
  3. leprechaun

    5 years ago

    Give Wilson back as the player to be named later

    Reply
    • wrigleywannabe

      5 years ago

      Pete and repeat were sitting on a log.

      Reply
      • WheelinDealinDodgers

        5 years ago

        Repeat?

        Reply
  4. ReyRey

    5 years ago

    CUBS gave up Jeimer Candelario and Isaac Parades in the Tigers trade

    Reply
  5. strostro

    5 years ago

    That Togers, Cubs trade is way wrong. Tigers recieved Candelario and Paredes

    Reply
  6. JDGoat

    5 years ago

    Hicks and Jimenez were called up on that day lol, not traded

    Reply
  7. tigerfan4ever

    5 years ago

    Hicks and Jimenez would’ve been a neat trick as they already were Tigers before the trade.

    Reply
    • amishthunderak

      5 years ago

      The genius of Theo Epstein.

      Reply
      • wrigleywannabe

        5 years ago

        Do you mean the guy who has rebuilt two franchises, including one with a WS title and the most wins over the last three years?

        Reply
        • Connorsoxfan

          5 years ago

          Yes it was a joke about how brilliant Epstein is. He’s joking that he convinced the Tigers to trade Wilson for prospects the Tigers already had…

        • rememberthecoop

          5 years ago

          Dude, the joke was a compliment to Theo. I’m a Cubs fan, but they can be so goofy.

      • JKB

        5 years ago

        Yea he is a genius. And as for Wilson It would be expected he will bounce back fine. Then of course amishthunderak will not acknowledge it and will pretend he never said the opposite

        Reply
        • Priggs89

          5 years ago

          Someone clearly doesn’t understand the joke.

  8. kehoet83

    5 years ago

    Kris Bryant is the ptbnl.

    Reply
    • amishthunderak

      5 years ago

      Jason Heyward.

      Reply
      • thegreatcerealfamine

        5 years ago

        If they don’t get Schwarber someone is getting fired!!!

        Reply
        • kyleschwarbersmom

          5 years ago

          But my head will explode.

      • rememberthecoop

        5 years ago

        If only!

        Reply
  9. Ejemp2006

    5 years ago

    I believe Anibal Sanchez is the best candidate to have a bounce back year. I wouldn’t be surprised to see either the Rays or A’s sign him and convert him into a nice 4 or 5 starter.
    Also, just to tag along with everyone else on this stream, the names in the Tigers-Cubs trade are wrong in this article.

    Reply
    • Stat_head

      5 years ago

      Good luck to them if they sign him. Anibal requires perfect location with his reduced velocity and is incredibly inconsistent. He’s great when he’s on and a disaster when he isn’t. He’s not a rebound candidate because he’s not going to get his velocity back. Best case he becomes more consistent but that is difficult with is small margin for error.

      Reply
      • Ejemp2006

        5 years ago

        I do agree in part. When Anibal makes a mistake with his fastball, it gets hammered. That is not going to change because his velocity is gone. But I believe his fastball velocity issues are exasperated by how tremendously bad his slider has been. He hasn’t been able to keep hitters honest. I think this can be fixed though. And if his slider gets fixed, then he could have a great bounce back year. The Rays have a track record of fixing guys so I like them as front line candidates to pick him up.

        Reply
        • Stat_head

          5 years ago

          Hope you are correct. I️ liked Anibal and respected his decision to go to the minors to get back on track to start. He should be a serviceable innings eater if he can make adjustments like the one you describe.

  10. stubby66

    5 years ago

    You know I wonder if Red Sox could move Betts back to second if they get Stanton. Then trade JBJ after Pedroia comes back for what they need at the time

    Reply
    • amishthunderak

      5 years ago

      You try posting that on a thread about Stanton…or Betts…or Pedroia….or JBJ…or the Red Sox. Bullpen coach does not = Stanton discussions.

      Reply
      • Connorsoxfan

        5 years ago

        It makes sense though. I forgot Betts came up as an infielder.

        Reply
      • stubby66

        5 years ago

        think I just did you troll so get over it.

        Reply
    • biasisrelitive

      5 years ago

      when you have a MVP candidate right fielder where he is one of the best defenders you don’t move him to 2b

      Reply
  11. Mikel Grady

    5 years ago

    With hicks as cubs pitching coach, Wilson gets back on track .

    Reply
  12. dazhk

    5 years ago

    Any way Chicago makes a hard run at Archer?

    Reply
    • thegreatcerealfamine

      5 years ago

      With what?

      Reply
      • Mikel Grady

        5 years ago

        Baez Schwarber Russell Happ Almora dela Cruz . They will go for Cobb, Lynn, otani in free agency

        Reply
        • wrigleywannabe

          5 years ago

          Schwarber is going nowehre. Baez and Almor woul be the logical choices, howerer, Archer has back of the rotation numbers the last two years. I would give no more than one guy for him.

        • baseballcrank

          5 years ago

          Then you aren’t getting him lol

          Even if he hasn’t posted ace-like numbers the last two years he’s under team control through 2021, and the most expensive of those four years is still $5M less than the Cubs paid John Lackey last year

        • RytheStunner

          5 years ago

          I’d rather trade Russell than Baez. I see Baez as more of a game-changer if he can reign in his free swinging ways a bit.

        • Mikel Grady

          5 years ago

          That is depressing

        • thegreatcerealfamine

          5 years ago

          You can move with him that way you can still park his car!!!

        • JKB

          5 years ago

          So what. He is not an ace and who cares about his contract if he is back of the rotation pitcher! You are not getting a young Cub stud or two (for those who think that crazy). Keep him. Who cares

        • brucewayne

          5 years ago

          Baez will not get you Archer! Not even with Almora thrown in too!

        • Wrek305

          5 years ago

          Is anyone gets traded of those you named. Schwaber is most likely. Baez isn’t getting traded. Almora is their future CF. Happ can play.4 positions and like Baez he plays them like they’re his natural position. Baez plays all 4 Infield spots naturally. You just don’t see that these days ever.

          Although it would suck but Schwarber and Russell for Archer and one of their relievers. Plus cubs sign Alex Cobb. And sign McGee sure up their bullpen.
          They’ll need and I hope they re-sign Davis as the closer.

          With all that said. Hendry was a moron trading archer and Brandon guyer for a career #4 starter.
          They’ll never get him back unless he’s an old 32 or 33 year old.
          I’d rather get someone like Cobb then another starter. Not exactly whose available.

  13. Realtexan

    5 years ago

    Texas Rangers should I say more? Sign him for there ace

    Reply
    • Rob

      5 years ago

      their*

      Reply
  14. JT19

    5 years ago

    Is there a certain deadline that a PTBNL needs to be announced by? Or is it just a whenever the two teams finally agree on the PTBNL?

    Reply
    • twins33

      5 years ago

      Within 6 months of the trade.

      Reply
  15. qbwrecker

    5 years ago

    Archer to the Yankees for Ellsbury and 30million

    Reply
    • johnsilver

      5 years ago

      Red Skelton and his comedy act are long gone. please do more rehearsals..

      Reply
      • thegreatcerealfamine

        5 years ago

        Travis,Swihart,and the back stabber for Archer. Red Skelton god you’re old…

        Reply
    • biasisrelitive

      5 years ago

      judge to twins for Phil hughes and 10 million

      Reply
  16. Wrek305

    5 years ago

    Just send them cash. Ptbnl wouldn’t be higher than a rookie ball level player Any way.

    Reply
  17. hook316

    5 years ago

    PTBNL will be a player drafted by the Cubs in the 2017 draft. You may all hail my brilliance later (or now if you like).

    Reply

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