DropkickAlex

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To be honest Zac Gallen seems a safe bet to log a lot of innings like a Buehrle type.

Prime would be amazing. I think it's sort of odd that after both these trades that I don't think we gained 1 consensus top 100 guy.

From the reports, I've read this seems like the best case scenario. Alcantara=Yordano Ventura Sierra= Juan Pierre

His swing is long and his K Rate is concerning. I'm just going off MLB Pipeline (which isn't the best but just using as a reference point.) Sierra is not, he's a ways a way as is Perez.

I like Reyes and Kelly. Obviously they won't be involved but Flaherty (who I want) I think will be a solid mid rotation guy. Tyler O'Neill has lost a lot of luster. I think Bader is a safe play but not going to be an all star. Sierra will has some nice tools but has to reach that potential. Perez has some stud potential but last year he didn't get to play the whole season.

Ah, did not know that. I'm not to impressed with what they have as far as "star" quality. They have solid pieces but nobody I would consider stud worthy.

I'm referring to the Cardinals system. I'm not to aware of what we have to be honest.

There's no much else in that system. SSS but his BB to K rate was a solid start.

True. But I' hoping maybe those in the industry have Alcantara rated higher? I'm just spit balling and hoping.

I'm hoping Flaherty somehow gets into the deal other wise, Bader, Sierra, and Perez would make it a little more interesting but I'm predicting Dakota Hudson.

I agree with this. If you shed those contracts and get some solid pitching you can compete. This is more than likely the last year the Nationals have a huge strangle hold on the division as well.

It hurts the Braves now, because I believe the rotation they had going into this year with Javier gave them a chance at winning the division- though I had them winning the WC. With that being said Melky doesn't scare me one bit and this is a deal that I think helps the Marlins like some have said. Only sad part is the prospect that the Braves got was Ardoys Vizcaino who is a pretty damn good prospect- but that's in about 4 years.

Bono walked only 19 in 143.1 IP, thats the stat that I like the most. Exactly. I think we got a pretty decent return for Lindstrom, let's be honest we got a pretty decent return for a middle reliever who can only throw the heat who has control problems. He's basically Kyle Farnsworth. Bono only walked 19 in 143.1 IP, that's nice. Bryan looked decent for his age but it wasn't A ball so it's rough to say what he can be, he has nice size though and hit for a high average. I'll take the "risk" on these two, knowing what I would get out of Lindstrom.

Bring up Tucker or Sinkbeil to take his spot. Seaton please, I can dream for Lyles though right?