Dodgers Trade: Thoughts?

Who says no?

Baltimore Receives:

• Yasiel Puig, RF (ML) -- ~$24.7 MM through 2018, under control through 2019
  
• Chris Anderson, RHP (AAA) -- pre-arb
  
• Grant Holmes, RHP (A) -- not on 40 man
  

Los Angeles Receives:

• Kevin Gausman, RHP (ML) -- pre-arb
  
• Zach Britton, LHP (ML) -- ~$6.6 MM expected in 2016 arb, under control through 2018
  
• Dylan Bundy, RHP (ML) -- $1.25 MM in 2015, no options left, rookie eligible
  

Quick Report

Anderson -- Very heavy fastball/sinker on tough angle, up to 94/95 mph; quality change up with deception; projects from #2 - #4 starter with fallback as late-inning arm; slider low- to mid-80s, average pitch; has shown growth in stuff over past two years

Holmes -- Potential #1; fastball mid- to upper-90s, has topped 100; power curve potential plus-plus pitch; change-up is inconsistent but frequently shows average; closer potential if you wanted to go that route; sturdy; lots of "**** you" to him.

Could you provide background on the two minor leaguers?

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The Dodgers dont seem like a good landing spot for Bundy, unless they flip him to Philly or ATL.

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So much of it hinges on the Bundy medicals.

Anderson's walk rate worries me.

Could you provide background on the two minor leaguers?

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I feel like Gausman should be a no on all fronts unless someone acts irresponsibly and offers a stupid deal, which this isn't.

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Also Holmes bats lefty for some reason.

The Dodgers dont seem like a good landing spot for Bundy, unless they flip him to Philly or ATL.

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Bundy/Urias could be an interesting pairing by mid-season and would allow Dodgers to keep Urias's innings down. Britton/Jensen should solidify pen and push everyone down a rung, so not much pressure on Bundy to perform much. Could also flip Bundy to a non-contender.

I feel like Gausman should be a no on all fronts unless someone acts irresponsibly and offers a stupid deal, which this isn't.

I don't think anyone will act stupid to acquire Gausman. Track record just isn't there yet.

I feel like Gausman should be a no on all fronts unless someone acts irresponsibly and offers a stupid deal, which this isn't.

Plus I am fearful that Puig is a bust.

Plus I am fearful that Puig is a bust.

That's a risk for sure.

Is the AAA guy ready to step into the rotation and take Gausman's spot.

We need starting pitching that is ready to go now

Think it is a little much. I would put Gonzalez instead of Gausman, throw in another prospect. But the key would be what Buck, and Adam Jones, think. Can they impact Puig. Adam could be a very positive influence or it could blow up in a hurry.

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Doesn't make sense for me. Interested in Puig without including Gausman.

Tough to do when looking at our farm.

Think it is a little much. I would put Gonzalez instead of Gausman, throw in another prospect. But the key would be what Buck, and Adam Jones, think. Can they impact Puig. Adam could be a very positive influence or it could blow up in a hurry.

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Dodgers have better prospects and Anderson is cheaper, better long term, and maybe better this year, than Gonzalez.