Angels & Pirates
Submitted by: SouthernBuc
Angels
| Name | Age | Level | P1 | P2 | Availability | Years | AFV | Salary | Surplus | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Brault | 29 | Majors | LHRP | SP | Medium | 2 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Santiago Florez | Minors | RHP | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | ||||||
| Kevin Newman | 27 | Majors | SS | 2B | Medium | 3 | 3 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
Total Value:
1.6
Pirates
| Name | Age | Level | P1 | P2 | Availability | Years | AFV | Salary | Surplus | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Adams | Minors | OF | 4.9 | 3.9 | 4.9 | 5.9 | ||||||
| Sam Bachman | Minors | RHP | 10.3 | 8.2 | 10.3 | 12.4 | ||||||
| Davis Daniel | Minors | RHP | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.4 | ||||||
| Cash | 11 |
Total Value:
1.4
Comments
5I don't see the Pirates even thinking about this deal. For a seemingly endlessly rebuilding franchise, $17M is probably at least 20-25% of their entire payroll. Adams bombed badly at A+ and is highly questionable. Daniel is just about worth 1.1. Although Bachman is a decent prospect, he certainly isn't worth $17M.
Upton also has a no trade clause. I highly doubt he would approve a trade to PIT.
Very valid point. I wish the Pirates could pull off a bad contract w/prospects trade but this is likely not the best candidate. Thanks for commenting.
This is basically me playing but the thin logic would be: Angels: Free up even more cash (about 1/2 of Upton salary) to compete now. Get a glove only shortstop (which could work if everybody else hits like they could). Pirates: How much are they (likely not as much as what is left of Upton contract) willing to pay to buy some good prospects. I do think Newman to Angels for a prospect is not a bad idea for either team, but adding Upton made this more interesting.
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I agree this is very unlikely to happen. I do think the Pirates should consider taking on a bad contract to get a prospect or two but this would be a big investment. I do think Newman as a glove only shortstop could fit on the Angels since it would free them to spend $ elsewhere.