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By sportsfan8703 · Posted
Is Povich a difference maker? I’d also say Hall is our best SP behind Povich. Also, it’s not hard to be a top SP prospect for us when we literally don’t draft pitching. I like Povich, but I’d prefer Lopez to Givens this year. I don’t think there would’ve been a problem changing roles and making Bautista the closer. I’m rooting for this deal, but it did hurt us in 22’ and 23’. I just don’t if it was worth it for a back end SP prospect that won’t be ready till 24’ and a reliever that is waiver wire variety. -
By ThisIsBirdland · Posted
I can't imagine the trade prevented them from making a playoff run. I agree that it taxed the bullpen a bit, but I also think it needed to happen in order to get Bautista into the closer's role too. They weren't going to demote Lopez in the middle of a playoff run, but Bautista obviously has the better stuff, both for 2022 and the future. Lopez was overachieving, and the transition was going to occur. Best to sell at the max value point. Until we see how the more highly regarded pitchers from the deal turn out we won't know how to fully assess the trade though. -
Thinking the trade was about salary relief was your first misstep. The trade was about infusing the organization with a starting pitcher prospect that had been evaluated and our scouts were high on. Povich is currently the top starter on our prospect rankings behind Rodriguez. -
Obviously way too early to draw any conclusions about this deal. -
Will always remember him as the middle of the formidable "BOB" bullpen, as Demper used to refer to the Brach/O'Day/Britton combo to close out games.
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