I'm pinch-hitting for MLBTR owner Tim Dierkes for this week's edition of the MLBTR Mailbag. This week, we'll look at Brent Rooker's trade candidacy, Mason Miller's long-term role, a host of AL Central topics, the Cubs' recent offensive woes, and what could be a tricky deadline full of difficult decisions for the Blue Jays. Let's get into it!
Nathan asks:
Which teams will be most interested in adding Brent Rooker's DH/LF bat and is there any reason for the A's to hold on to him past July?
When I think of any team needing outfield help, recency bias immediately pops the Braves into my head, but the Royals are also among the teams in most dire need of a competent bat in a dismal outfield mix.
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Sosa is probably the best middle infielder the team has on their 40 or in the high Minors. Maybe the whole system. I don’t see what LAD has to trade that they WOULD trade that would make moving him worth it.
Agreed
I’d like to see the Royals pick up their outfielder in the next month, rather than wait until the deadline. They are in prime position to grab a playoff spot, but their lineup is shallow enough that they could lose momentum pretty quick potentially, great defense and solid pitching, not withstanding.
Royals have guys playing over their heads , cough , cough Seth Lugo , it won’t last