Saturday, August 15, 2015

Gio to Russell; Rondon to Moe

Gio Gonzalez has come on pretty strong after a slow start to 2015.
In two separate deals, Russell added Gio Gonzalez to his rotation and Moe upgraded his bullpen by acquiring Cubs' closer Hector Rondon. Rondon has 4 wins, 20 saves, a 1.68 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and 52 Ks in 53 innings this season. To complete the deal, Moe sent Junichi Tazawa and a 9th round pick to Justin and also acquired a 13th rounder.

Russell dealt his 6th round selection to Toby, and acquired Toby's 9th rounder, Chris Bassitt, and Gonzalez. Russell now owns only 1 selection in the first 6 rounds of 2016 (3rd rounder). His 1st (Toby), 2nd (Toby), 4th (Joe), 5th (Toby), and 6th (Toby) round picks have all been moved to get help for 2015.

Gordon adds Marte to Bolster Postseason Lineup

Starling Marte has emerged as a legitimate fantasy threat, hitting .285 with 13 HR and 22 SB.
Just mere days before the deadline, Justin dealt Pirates' star outfielder Starling Marte to Gordon along with Jake Odorizzi, Yovani Gallardo, and a 7th round pick in exchange for Red Sox outfielder Rusney Castillo, Anibal Sanchez, Giants' closer Santiago Casilla, and a 4th round pick. The move appears to be sufficient for both clubs as we move closer to the no-trade period.

Monday, August 10, 2015

Jon pays hefty price for Madison Bumgarner

Bumgarner has been traded twice in 2015.

In a blockbuster move, Jon traded first tier keeper Chris Archer, lifetime keeper Alex Guerrero, and a Round 8 pick in the 2016 draft to Toby for Giants' ace Madison Bumgarner, Mariners' third baseman Kyle Seagar, and a 2016 Round 6 pick.

The move jumps Jon two rounds in next years' draft, and he acquires the best player in the deal. However, Toby sacrificed two rounds in 2016 in order to acquire the keeper rights to Archer and Guerrero, both of whom look to be great value in 2016. 

Toby trades Heyward to Ed for a 6th Round Pick

Heyward has hit .286 with 9 HR and 18 SB in 2015.
Toby acquired yet another top 80 pick by sending Cardinals' outfielder Jason Heyward and a 2016 Round 12 pick to Ed for Athletics' closer Edward Mujica and a 2016 6th Round Pick.

The move looks to be a win-win for both sides - as Toby gears up for 2016, and Ed short on outfielders.

The move leaves Ed with only a 2016 1st, 4th, and 5th rounder in the first 80 selections next year, and gives Toby 9 selections in the first 7 rounds.