Deadline Deal Orioles Mega-Thread

[SteveA]

Nats gave up lefty Tyler Watson for Kintzler.

[bpilktree]

2 minutes ago, Aristotelian said:

Going for it in 2018. All the signs were pointing that way. Not a prospect although he was pitching great. We needed to do something about JJ and this fills the hole. Helps us now if we make a crazy run, and will definitely help next year. Tobias was not a prospect and we stink at developing pitchers, so I like this deal!

Yeah but the Rays are and they will make him good and everyone will be upset even though we know he would not have been good for us.

 

[Three Run Homer]

3 minutes ago, TonySoprano said:

to Dodgers.  So that explains their decision not to go all in with Zach.

They have so many prospects they could have traded for both.  Would really like to know what we were offered for Britton.  

[Chavez Ravine]

Just now, ArtVanDelay said:

I was intrigued by Tobias Myers but this seems like a steal for us. 

We basically exchanged Myers and pool money for Ramirez and Beckham. That seems pretty good to me.

[paulcoates]

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/mlb/5383/tim-beckham

 

Orioles acquired INF Tim Beckham from the Rays for RHP Tobias Myers.

This deal is more about the future for the O's, who sit four games under .500 at the 2017 trade deadline. Beckham, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 MLB Draft, carries three more years of contractual control at age 27. He has batted .259/.314/.407 with a career-high 12 home runs and five stolen bases in 87 games this season. Look for him to get regular starts at shortstop in Baltimore while J.J. Hardy recovers from a fractured wrist. Jul 31 - 4:10 PM

[lovetoaster]

Just now, El Gordo said:

Surprised Astros haven't done anything about their pen.

It's honestly pretty stunning. Nothing at all. 

[Hank Scorpio]

Just now, wildbillhiccup said:

...and Bend it like Beckam, who I'm assuming will be our starting SS in 2018 after we let Hardy walk. 

He'll be our starting SS tomorrow night, I would guess.

[SteveA]

1 minute ago, Hallas said:

To be honest it remains to be seen what happens to Toby.  He's 18 and is sporting a 10.8 K/9 with a 5.83 K/BB rate  for a full season club.  He's an actual ballplayer in my opinion, albeit a young and raw one.

He's in Aberdeen, not a full season club.

[Frobby]

Beckham has had a terrible July (.160 BA), so we're buying low...

[ISU94]

I'm ticked about Britton, but not much you can do if there isn't a good offer.

Pumped about that Beckham deal. He's locked up long term and can possibly be our SS long term with Hardy being done pretty much. Myers I like but that's a nice get at a cheap price.

[Enjoy Terror]

I'm not sure why TBR made this deal.

[Aristotelian]

Just now, Hallas said:

To be honest it remains to be seen what happens to Toby.  He's 18 and is sporting a 10.8 K/9 with a 5.83 K/BB rate.  He's an actual ballplayer in my opinion, albeit a young and raw one.

He might turn out to be good but he is a long ways away. Beckham is a legitimate MLB ballplayer. Certainly an upgrade over Ruben Tejada.

[clapdiddy]

Just now, lovetoaster said:

It's honestly pretty stunning. Nothing at all. 

Actually, Liriano is supposed to go to the bullpen.

[Can_of_corn]

Just now, Three Run Homer said:

They have so many prospects they could have traded for both.  Would really like to know what we were offered for Britton.  

I bet it was better than what Dan will be offered for him at next year's deadline.

[ArtVanDelay]

MLB trade rumors crashed.