The Padres have acquired first baseman Mitch Moreland from the Red Sox. Prospects Hudson Potts and Jeisson Rosario are headed to Boston in return.
Moreland, 34, has been in Boston since the start of 2017. On the whole, he’s been a little better than average at the plate, combining for a .251/.332/.471 line (108 wRC+). He has been on an absolute tear this season, though, blasting eight home runs in 79 plate appearances en route to a .328/.430/.746 slash. Moreland has always hit the ball hard, generally avoided strikeouts and drawn his fair share of walks.
Like incumbent Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer, Moreland’s a left-handed bat, but he could complement right-handed hitting DH Ty France. Thanks in part to strong contributions from Hosmer and France, San Diego’s lineup has been among the best in baseball this season. Moreland is owed the balance of his $925K prorated salary and comes with an affordable $3MM club option for 2021.
In exchange, Boston picks up a pair of well-regarded prospects. Both Potts and Rosario were included among Baseball America’s top 30 Padre farmhands midseason. Potts, a 21-year-old third baseman, draws praise for his big-time raw power and comes with a first-round pedigree, but some scouts question his bat-to-ball skills. He performed well in the low minors, but scuffled a bit last season, when he hit .227/.290/.406 with a 28.6% strikeout rate in Double-A. In fairness, Potts was very young for that level, and the Texas League’s an extremely pitcher-friendly environment regardless.
Rosario, 20, was a high-priced international signee from the Pads’ vaunted 2016 J2 class. He draws ample praise for his athleticism and center field defense, although it’s up in the air how much impact he’ll make offensively despite seemingly exceptional plate discipline. Rosario has topped out at the High-A level, where he hit .242/.372/.314 with three home runs in 525 plate appearances.
All told, it’s a pretty strong haul for Boston, especially since Moreland’s fantastic start hadn’t helped propel them past an 11-22 record. That said, roster rules help explain why the Padres were willing to part with both players. Each needs to be added to the 40-man this offseason or else be exposed to the Rule V draft. The Pads, who continue to progress their swath of strong prospects to the high minors and above, have a seeming roster crunch incoming. The Red Sox, on the other hand, don’t have a particularly well-regarded farm system and can more easily find roster space for Potts and Rosario this offseason.
To clear immediate space for the prospects in their 60-man player pool, Boston released infielder Marco Hernández. The 27-year-old amassed a .265/.300/.342 line in parts of three seasons in Boston.
Robert Murray first reported that Moreland had been traded to San Diego (Twitter link). Dennis Lin of the Athletic first reported the return (via Twitter).
Say what you want about Preller, hes always fun though
I love this trade. Perfect time to trade Moreland, while he’s red hot and before his next injury.
What the stat lines don’t tell is how clutch MM has been in Boston. Good luck in SD.
He’s been clutch at me times but not enough. He’s very streaky and will drop that BA and OBP as the season plays on. Glad we traded him, he was taking up space for younger guys. Never should have been signed but maybe this gives us value now.
Preller and DiPoto should trade more.
Can he play left field?
I don’t see why he can’t be tested out there in LF. A Moreland/Profar, platoon in Left Field could work for a while.
Although there have been lumbering left fielders in the past, he is way too slow to put out there for anything but an emergency.
Moreland was drafted by the Rangers as a 1st Baseman/Corner Outfielder. He can plan outfield. (Nice try). The topic is irrelevant anyway, as Moreland was brought in to be the Padres DH for the remainder of 2020, and hopefully a full 2021 Season.
Anyone can play anywhere. Tingler could pencil Moreland in at SS.
He could tell him to put on the tools of ignorance and get behind the plate. Wouldn’t make it smart.
He hasn’t played the OF in 6 years. He’s played 20.1 innings of OF, total, as a major leaguer. Do you think the opportunity just never came up?
Anyone can play anywhere? Try plugging Danny Vogelbach (Blue Jays), into Center Field for a game or two, and tell me how that works for you, William Baroo!……………. Oh and nothing against Vogey, I’ve always liked him. (Sorry Vogey, nothing personal, man).
That’s exactly the point. You saying that Moreland can play OF is like saying Vogelbach can play CF.
The players go where the manager tells them. Their physical abilities are what determine if they’re any good. Moreland could trot out to LF. He could stand there with an outfielder’s glove on his hand, fervently hoping that no one hit a ball his way. He can’t “play” outfield like a major leaguer. He can’t even “play” outfield like a minor leaguer.
What Moreland was and is now aren’t the same and there is no way they try him out in the vast outfield in SD.
Y tho
Why they have Hosmer???
Exactly
Moreland has raked to start the season and still has a great glove at 1b. Granted, he usually has hot streaks and cools off, but SD might still be able to ride it and play him vs RH hitters. Who cares if Hosmer is making more than 5x what Moreland is over the next 2 seasons.. Ride the hot bat and the other can PH.
DH!
Moreland if he stays healthy is a big bat. Remember hurt his pinch hit bomb against the Dodgers? Just wish there was a pitcher coming back. Given the depth of SD’s system, I can’t otherwise complain. Don’t know either but two top 20 prospects is a nice return.
Red Sox need PITCHING not 3B. We already are stacked at 3B with Devers {23} and Dalbec and Casas in the system and Chavis came up as a 3B
One step at a time kid.
Down Randy…
Rosario is ok, long term it’s always good to have OFs working up the system.
Nominally Potts has exposure to 2b. Jeter looks promising, but you always need backups and right now nobody on the red so deserves to be at 2b. Chavis is the best they’ve had in years. I don’t think they slot Potts in at 3b on the depth chart.
Yes, pitching is desirable.
No, Moreland was never going to get you a quality SP projected for a top rotation slot.
They’re not done.
Could be other moves pending. If not now, before next season and you build from depth. Only concern will be the Sox may have to worry about protecting players from the Rule 5 draft. Imagine that…
I always like to pick up pitching but harder for other teams to part with it. Problem is, how many teams were desperate enough for a 1b or dh to part with a pitcher?
Wow there getting rid of everyone
Thank goodness !!
Sssshhhhh.
Don’t break the news. Henry is wiping the slate best he can of salary commitments.
The long term plan is Henry et al read how Arod and Jlo were out on the mets but had full pockets. Time to sell the Red Sox to him and keep nesn.
Now go have nightmares about that.
That would completely destroy the fanbase of Henry did that
*if
Eric hosmer is swinging at the air right now.
He’s doing fine… Seems a padres fan would be happy with his production as y’all should be pretty desensitized to bad baseball over the years.
This guy is obviously not watching
Hosmer has hit well this season
Eric Hosmer and Wil Myers, of all people, are two big reasons the Padres’ offense has some pop to it this year.
Yes, their combined production has truly helped lengthen and strengthen this Padres line-up. Myers and Hosmer’s combined efforts have lead to a .293BA, 37R, 132B, 15HRs, 50RBIs, and an OBP of ~.355…
In about 200 ABs, noone expected that kind of prduction from Hosmer and Myers, yet they have steadily helped this team win each and every night..
With Tatis Jr., Machado, Myers, Hosmer, Grisham, and Cronenworth all having excellent starts to their seasons, and with solid contributions from guys like France and Naylor thus far, the Padres have received contributions all up and down their lineup this year. Now, they add a strong bat like Moreland, and it is onlyngping to strengthen their depth moving forward.
That’s 9 solid bats the Padres can throw at you. Unfortunately, they cannot all begin the lineup at the same time, but their manager should be able to mix, match, and give guys some rest here and there to keep everyone hot and fill out a solid 1-9 each and every night. Other than Hedges, they’ve got guys that are tough outs everywhere. Even Profar has shown some glimpses this year, but with both of their excellent defense, anything you get form those two offensively is a major plus..
Oh I’m so sad to see Mitch go, but I wish him the best he’ll help them!
You all realize there’s universal DH right? lol
Universal DH this year, but has MLB made it permanent?
Regardless, Moreland would be a great part time player for SD next year considering they are making the push to become competitive. I would love to see a Padres vs Rays World Series, then we would be assured that one of those two teams would win their first ever World Series.
The DH in the NL is here for good. They are never going back. Same with the extra innings rules. Now, is we could just get robot umps..
Extra inning rules are ridiculous. DH may not be around next year in the NL especially if there’s a cure and we return to normalcy. It has to be agreed to in the CBA and there’s a chance the league will keep this chip as leverage with the PA. As to a Padres v. Rays WS, I’m glad you will be watching 4W because many will likely not be. How many of you are watching the NBA or NHL right now? While many are, ratings to my knowledge are not unreal just because we’re all more or less still stuck at home.
Doesn’t matter if you watch or not, the Series is still the Series. And a WS ring is a WS ring.
To your point Jeffmaz, I’ve argued a different type of trophy should be given with no rings. Not having a WS winner would be the best remembrance 50 years from now that 2020 was not a typical year.
That’s a HUGE package for Mitch freaking Moreland, what the heck?
He has been killing it this year, but tiny sample size.
I guess he steps in as the everyday DH and they don’t worry about rotating guys through it as much?
Curious move. I like getting Moreland, but not at that price.
I guess Hudson Potts was blocked but this feels like a pretty steep price to pay.
It’s not like Rosario is a bad prospect either, but he’s rule 5 eligible this offseason and I’m not sure they would have had room to roster him, so I kinda get it from that perspective.
I think Potts is rule 5 eligible too
They were both going to be lost after being exposed to the Rule 5 Draft, I think this is an excellent work-around our inevitable roster crunch this offseason.
Very small chance either would have been taken, especially after nobody seeing them for a year. A team would really have to be in the tank to think it could carry Potts or Rosario. But I agree on the last point, these are two players who are a long way off with serious questions about their ability to hit. It’s a trade you make every day if you’re in contention and twice on Sundays.
The Padres are going for it. This is the move you make when you can taste the world series.
Moreland has a team option for $3 million for next year and that is a steal for his production!
How is that a high price? Potts will never see playing time on the Padres and Moreland is only $3M next year with universal DH
Might not be a DH next year as MLB may want to hold it as a carrot for negotiations with the PA for the new CBA.
Both prospects are Rule 5 eligible this year and there probably won’t be enough room to protected them. Moreland has a $3 mil option for next season which gives him more value.
The Red Sox will have room on the 40 man roster to add:
Bryan Mata
Jeisson Rosario
Hudson Potts
Connor Wong
Connor Seabold
Tanner Houck
Jay Groome
….by dropping…..
Tzu-Wei Lin
Marcus Walden
Chris Mazza
Jeffrey Springs
Matt Hall
Robert Stock
Griggs
Covey
And still have one spot left over as of right now
You forget kicking peraza so far off the team he winds up playing in korea.
Maybe use a spot to bring back Brock Holt. Anyone see his tipping of his cap to the seats today after the team played a nice montage tribute? It was really fun to watch and fortunately I turned it on at the right time (no way I’m watching like normal). Anyway the post about Holt was 20% serious and 80% to get under the skin of Rocky7 and other Yankee fans who are living in New York’s past glory.
Looie – extra 40 man spot will good to go to a free agent mlb starter
Also, Pedroia’s spot will open up after the rule 5 draft when he goes back on the DL/IL also to be filled by a pitcher
Thanks 4W. I really don’t care now what they do other than collect as many chips as possible other than I’d like some to be pitchers. I’ve been arguing this year shouldn’t count but I’m really talking about proven vets. Sadly, the Sox staff’s abilities have been exposed big time and I worry about IF we will get back the healthy Sale and ERod we remember. Sale has never ended a season strongly and sadly who knows the long term effects on what ERod is going through?
at what price to low level A players LOL
Huge package, eh?
Ever seen either Potts or Rosario play? Even a single game?
I thought not.
Not at that price? They got him for free pretty much. Chance they lose those guys to rule 5. And in off season if they choose, they could trade Moreland for a better package. Win win trade for both teams. Sox may have been better served in waiting till off season but who knows about 21 season.
Don’t think the Red Sox trade for them if they aren’t going to protect them in the offseason.
I’m a Red Sox fan and I don’t know why they are doing this, if they want to go rebuild the team why would you get rid of Mitch his contract is not that big and they wouldn’t get much for him anyway
They got a decent bit for him here
Return was better than expected but a pitcher from the Padres was needed.
They got two young minor leaguers for a platoon 1B on a one-year contract. That was the best outcome they could have hoped for when they signed Mitchy Two Bags. I like him a lot and he was fun to watch but keeping him made zero sense.
This is a great return for Moreland. Potts has plenty of upside in him despite a weak showing in AA (he’s young for the league still) and the OFer has a knack for getting on base. I like it.
And just where do you see Potts fitting in with the Sox given that 3B is probably their deepest position??
Maybe another trade in the works for a pitcher you so desperately want. Plenty of time to make trades in the offseason.
In two years when he comes up?Devers can’t play 3B so he’ll convert to DH and Chavis sucks. Also Potts can play 2B and with that power DH himself. No one other than devers or Chavis even stands a chance of blocking Potts if he lives up to potential.
Potts can be positioned at 2b. He’s not very good there.
Potts does have a loud hit tool and power. Until he gets control of the strike zone, neither will play in the majors.
Where did you see Mookie playing when Pedroia was at 2B?
Good players play in the majors. They don’t rot in the minors.
Potts can also play first, and has some exposure at second base as well.
Agree Wags but there aren’t many Mookies.
The sox got 2 building blocks and will have the inside track to resign Mitch for 2021. That’s a 100% return plus the $$ left on the contract.
How you figure the Red Sox have the inside track to sign him in 2021? The Padres now have the team option for 2021
Most people aren’t aware he was more than a 2020 rental.
If there’s no NL DH in 2021, my guess is he comes back to Boston. See my other posts, there is no guarantee the NL will have a DH next year (in my view absent another year like this).
DH Opps for him and Hoz. We have had AAAA fill-ins at DH all year.
Had OF in DH position. They have done Trades before like Promanz and Kimbrel and others the Red Sox and Padres. Also 2 already today and more to come in terms of Teams needing a DH/1B/3B one team would be the Braves for DH and Pitching help. Hopefully a lot today for MLB Network to talk about.
Good for Moreland. He gets to play for a team that will probably make the playoffs
Padres arnt messing around
Mitch just celebrated his 10 th year Major League Anniversary this week.. I’m sure the Sox clubhouse will miss his veteran presence .
San Diego fans interested in who Mitch is should view NESN’s piece on Mitch by Tom Caron–it’s excellent..Good luck.
If the Rangers were in any way in playoff contention, I would have liked to see him back here. Good guy. Solid first baseman.
In my humble opinion… this seems like a bit (just a bit) of an overpay for a 34 year old Mitch Moreland. Look, he’s good. And his option is affordable next year. But he’s over performing this year and it’s likely not sustainable.. giving up a high upside international prospect and a getting close to mlb ready prospect for him seems like a bit of a stretch. Regardless, overall this is a fine move and great move for the Sox.
Little bit but Potts thus far is a 3 event hitter (hr, k, bb). He’s striking out at way too high of a rate and will need to improve that before he faces much better pitching.
Rosario too early to tell. Seems like decent glove and speed….needs to hit better to have much value.
Both these players don’t seem like future stars currently.
No, but despite having a good year Mitch Moreland isn’t a star either, so it’s a good trade for everyone
Exactly, the Padres get a major leaguer for 2 lotto tickets.
Potts is a curious take for bloom as well. I guess he has some experience up the middle but he’s down around 5th best corner infielder for the red sox.
This is a no brainer for Preller, helps with rule 5 considerations and is mainly spare parts for him.
Enjoy Mitchie 2 bags, great guy, great club house presence.
Prospects in the top 30, especially super young ones, typically turn into nice trading chips to flip for better thing down the road. Albeit him not being a star, he could turn into one or at least good enough to be a serviceable mlb player… that could be a nice chip for a rebuilding Sox team
The Padres are looking like a serious contender. No team wants to see them in a best of 3 or best of 5 series. Hosmer is can slide over to the DH. Moreland is a much better defender at 1st and is raking this year. Love this move.
Zero impact
He’s an upgrade defensively at first and one of the best hitters in the league this year, so maybe a little impact.
If Moreland is the best defensive first baseman in the game, Hosmer’s a close second. I see Hosmer a lot, and it’s hard to imagine a better one. So no, it’s not an upgrade defensively.
I think SD just had to make a trade because they had a major Rule 5 crunch in their minors, which is stacked, and Moreland was the best cheap player they could get. Don’t think his position mattered at all.
i think DH vs RHP has been awful lately so its not an absolute useless spot. Hes a quality platoon split, pinch hitter, and can play very good 1B. His contract is so cheap hes great to have on the roster. Especially after watching Garcia/Naylor vs RHP
Let’s not get carried away calling Moreland the best defensive 1B in the game. He’s good, but he’s got a few in front of him for sure
Might be time for an imagination checkup. Hosmer is nowhere near a top or even average defensive 1b. That’s from a Padre fan who’s watched 75% of his games with SD.
Regardless, Moreland won’t play much 1b unless Hoz is injured. It’s a cheap DH and you hope he stays hot. I’d rather have used those prospects to get an arm (not by themselves, in a package), but on its own, this is a fine trade.
Moreland is also injury protection at first and a big bat off the bench in games he doesn’t start. I don’t know the stats but I believe in a Sox uniform, he’s been as good as anyone pinch hitting.
The DH spot vs RHP has been a black hole at the 7 spot in the lineup. At least now they have a solid bat. Morelands put up real platoon splits vs RHP
2019 vs RHP – 275PAs for 887 OPS
2020 vs RHP – 70PAs for 1.225 OPS
That in the 7 hole is a big boost
Red Sox finally got what they needed… PITCHiNG!! Wait a minute…
Yeah no kidding eh. These guys might be decent prospects and if we didn’t have Devers, Dalbec, and Casas we might actually NEED a 3B.
Red Sox farm system is such a mess you take whatever you can get.
Step one: Find a team that wants what you have. Step two: Get the best return you can. It’s not a question of what they need more. The Red Sox aren’t contending. Cy Young wouldn’t help them for this year. There’s time to fill the holes as the rebuild continues.
Perhaps they should have demanded pitching when they traded 1 of the top 3 players in the game.
No one was trading a top pitching prospect for Mookie. Don’t you think CB tried to get pitching from the Dodgers once the trade was re-visited?
Padres lineup 1 through 7 can pretty much match up with any team now, that’s a contenders lineup. (*please ignore whatever the C and LF are doing in the 8 and 9 slot)
The bigger picture for San Diego is getting playoff experience for these players. They need to know what playoff baseball feels like. Most teams that win it all have been in the playoffs before. There are exceptions (both Marlins WS), but I think these are longterm moves as much as short term moves.
Will playoff baseball even feel the same this year? No fans, neutral sites, and .500 win % or below teams in the playoffs. First round 3 game series will be a 50/50, so it’s probably not best to go for it this year
I wouldn’t bet on MLB deciding to give up all the extra revenue and go back to the old playoff format next year.
Extra revenue? You mean the reduction of their losses.
They only went with this format because the season was cut in 2/3rds. It’ll be the normal format next season.
Both prospects are physical specimens, but have basically under-performed their somewhat lofty projections (1st round draft pick, international 1.8M signing). But both have been young for their level, and their K-rates show it. Potts probably plays a better 3B than Devers, but then so do you. And there’s a little laziness to Rossario’s game.
But it seems fair. Mooreland’s the kind of guy that can really help a contender, but has little value on an also-ran. And he’s cheap, even for next year.
Like I said, sensible deal, given where each team is.
Found a dh perhaps
What will they get in return
2 scratch off lottery tickets. But not the $1.00 tickets, the $10.00 ones.
Man the Padres had a pretty big hole at DH for RHP. This shores that up a bunch. I think it helps let Hosmer get DH days and stay fresh.
Idk if the price was amazing but they didnt give up anything too ridiculous. The 3M option is for next year makes the price more palatable.
Having Moreland Bat 7 vs Garcia/Naylor should help a ton
Solid move
great return, though I will miss Mitchy-2 bags, true professional on & off the field. Thanks Mitch!!
I like this move. Hudson Potts’ versatility and on base ability would’ve been nice to have and Rosario could’ve been another contender for an outfield position down the road. That said, Moreland has clubhouse presence and a proven veteran. Still waiting for another arm or too
Couple rule 5 eligible players in Potts and Rosario for a rental in Moreland to sure up the DH spot for the Padres against righties.
Makes sense for both teams.
Wish they tried to include pillar in the deal though to play LF.
Moreland has a $3m club option for 2021
Why is everyone going nuts over Hudson Potts? Have you seen the guy’s stats over the past 4 years? He is not good. Yes, he is young, but so is my nephew and no one is trading for him. The guy seems like a 15-20 HR guy with a .250/.300/.400 line. In other words, nothing all that special.
Rosario is about the same except he takes walks more often.
A decent return for Moreland, but not the “haul” that people are making it out to be.
Don’t count me as one who considers this a “haul”
It’s no haul.
But if Potts slotted in place of peraza, hit .250/.325/.425 with 15hr, I’d take it in a heartbeat.
It’s not a haul, but it’s a haul for Mitch Moreland given the Sox current state of affairs. Even at his current level of production that unfortunately won’t be sustained even though I do like him he’s probably less valuable to the Sox in that one season plus this next month than either of these guys would be if they hit. We can all whine about not getting pitching but let’s see what else happens. If I was SD you’re obviously not moving Patino/Gore, and even Morejon should be scoffed at for a guy like Moreland. If the Vazquez to Tampa rumor for pitching pans out we’re fine. Between that and hopefully hitting one of Pivetta/Seabold plus E-Rod and Sale is a good rotation.
Moreland is nice, but seems like a waste of prospect capital
Its a tough position to be in.
Theyre contending this year.
DH is in effect for 2020 and 2021. So at best you want a guy who can help you this year and however many games we play in 2021. But you dont want a guy beyond 2021.
You also have rule 5 eligible guys who if you dont trade now you risk losing them for nothing if you don’t have 40 man space.
RF, CF/LF, 3B, SS, 2B, 1B, are all accounted for. That leaves 1 OF spot and C as padres looking for long term upgrades.
Theyre pretty set at pitcher for 2021…..with guys returning from TJS next year.
DH is not inked for 2021 and although it could be agreed upon the league might also hold it for leverage as the CBA expires after 2021.
How so? Ever seen Rosario or Potts play? Even a single game?
I have.
Me too. They are fringe prospects now, and they are exactly the type of prospect you cash in to get help. If we were in fourth place and needed to climb over five teams to get the last playoff spot? Then no, use them elsewhere. In the context of the 2020 Padres, this is a no-brainer, assuming that Potts and Rosario couldn’t be used to land more pitching help.
If they do reach their ceilings, which is probably a second-division regular, then good. Good for them, good for Boston, and good for San Diego, because other teams are more likely to trade with us if we’re not pawning off junk.
Problem is that Moreland doesn’t really fill a need. Padres need bullpen arms. Badly.
They do need arms. I doubt Preller forgot, and I say that as someone who is very skeptical of his major league roster construction.
If the teams selling arms didn’t want Potts and Rosario, then….
I’m sorry to see Mitch go and want to thank you for your years here Mitch. Good luck in San Diego and hope you bring them a World Series Championship.
The Padres are kind of thin in the outfield. They have to probably move Profar out. Naylor is on the bubble.
Preller is betting that DH stays. Hope he is right. More runs = more fun.
Even if the DH doesn’t stay in 2021, $3M for a quality LH backup / PH is as close to free as it gets. Makes it easy to move him in the offseason, too.
$3m + 6 or 7 years of Potts and Rosario*
Neither prospect is a bust, they’re way too young for that, but let’s play the quick and dirty comp game, using only current or former Padres.
Potts would have to improve a lot to be Ty France.
Rosario needs to improve a lot to be Travis Jankowski.
You don’t let future bench players keep you from getting a full-time DH to help you make the playoffs, which we haven’t even sniffed in 10 years.
Nice move by Boston. Decent for Pads if they don’t stop here and use him at DH. A for Boston, B for San Diego.
I have seen Rosario play about 30 times in the minor leagues, Potts about 100 or so.
I’m curious how you came up with these grades.
With Potts being blocked at 3rd for the next 8 years by Machado and Rosario being behind Trammell, Hassell, Head and most likely Abrams after a position change (can’t see him taking over at short any time soon) in terms of OF prospects, Preller and Co. helped the roster crunch they are going to have this off season and helped the present day Major League lineup. Trading top 30 prospects isn’t a bad thing, contenders do it every year, it is trading away the right ones that matter.
I hope the Moreland acquisition is just to get his bat in the lineup and has nothing to do with a possible Hosmer stomach issue again.
As a Padre fan, it is nice to see the Padres have “turned the corner”. Bringing in guys who will hopefully be on the field for a hopeful post season run instead of trading for more prospects like usual at the deadline, it’s seems strange.
Bloom is brilliant
Moreland is still good. Wondering if they kicked the tires on Jose Martinez. Hosmer’s work against lefties has not been great, and having a RH bat would have helped. Regardless the Padres are all in.
Padres Fan, here. I love this trade. Moreland was brought in to be our new DH. When Hozzie needs a break in the field, Moreland will be there to man the fort at First Base. I am also up for a 50/50: DH/1st Baseman Rotation, (When Hozzie is at First, put Moreland as DH, and vice versa, when Moreland is at First Base, DH Hozzie). A DH/1st Base Platoon. This move helped solidify our playoff run.
Moreland will rarely be at 1st, even though he’s the better defender, because Tingler won’t risk upsetting Hosmer. And, honestly, that’s the smart thing to do. Hoz has been a bad Padre until this year. You don’t do anything that might put him in a funk and hitting ground balls again.
First of all, Hosmer has never been a “Bad Padre.” Even in his first year in SD he had the highest batting average on the team. And did very well last year, also. Some made the All-Star team last year with worse stats then Hoz. His average and RBI totals last year were All-Star worthy. People need to get their facts straight. Second- “Tinger won’t risk upsetting Hosmer”…Who do you think the boss is around here? Tinger is, not Hosmer. I just said Hosmer would be in every game, had you read my first comment, as either DH or First base.
Tingler**
Hosmer was literally below replacement level in both 2018 and 2019
2019, (Hosmer): 270 Batting Average. Which hovered just below 300 for most of the season, and a hearty 22 Homers, and ONE HUNDRED, RBI. (99 to be specific). People with worse numbers made the All-Star Team, last year. Yet people say he “sucks.” Hosmer was snubbed bc of something we are used to as an small-market/underdog team. That is being overlooked and treated like the redheaded stepchild. So-. GTFO.
He did suck in 2018 and 2019. There are no Ifs, Ands, or Buts about it.
A “hearty” 22 home runs? That put him in a hearty five-way tie for like 80th place in MLB.. STARLIN CASTRO hit a hearty 22 home runs last year.
He hit 265 last year, not 270, and again, good for a tie in about 81st place. From an offense-first position. That’s leaving aside how unimportant batting average and, especially, RBI are.
Among the qualified 20 first basemen in 2019, here were Hosmer’s ranks in the IMPORTANT offensive categories.
OBP – 19
SLG – 18
wOBA = 19
WRC+ = 20
Plus he played crap defense.
It’s fantastic that he’s hitting well this year. There was always a chance he could recover, and with his contract, he was impossible to move anyway. But he was grotesquely bad in 2018 and 2019, and no amount of hometown boosterism will change that.
Why?
Hey Bloom, PITCHING!!! We need PITCHING not position players. PITCHING!!!
Potts struggling at Single A is not a good sign!
Stfu not every trade is going to get us pitching. You gotta get other prospects to rebuild the farm too.
Mitchy Two Bags is a gamer. The Padres got a solid player and this is a lovely CBloom move….
First of all, Hosmer has never been a “Bad Padre.” Even in his first year in SD he had the highest batting average on the team. And did very well last year, also. Some made the All-Star team last year with worse stats then Hoz. His average and RBI totals last year were All-Star worthy. People need to get their facts straight. Second- “Tinger won’t risk upsetting Hosmer”…Who do you think the boss is around here? Tinger is, not Hosmer. I just said Hosmer would be in every game, had you read my first comment, as either DH or First base.
I hate to see Moreland go but I’m excited to see Dalbec get a chance, especially after Homering in his debut
Sox fleeced Padres with this one. Moreland is not a DH, he’s a platoon first basemen, as he has been the past three years. He has had shining moments but he’s consistently hit around .250 year to year. His average will drop considerably the remainder of the season as he’s always been one to start hot then cool considerably. Glad we got something for him; moving him makes way for young guys to contribute.