Interesting Cuts?

[MurphDogg]

On 4/7/2022 at 1:46 PM, NelsonCruuuuuz said:

what???

Sarcasm font.

[Aristotelian]

4 hours ago, Hazmat said:

Ivey cleared waivers as well.  I guess we're good with the Watkins' and Harvey's.  

Bazardo passes through waivers to stay with the Sox. 

Tyler Wells re-claimed by Angels, Garza claimed by Rays. I guess we like our guys! 

[Hazmat]

Klobosits claimed by the A's.  A's drop 26 yr old OF Luis Barrera.  From MLB.com:

Barrera is a pure hitter with an ability to slash the ball from line to line. While the home run totals have been low, he is able to use his left-handed stroke to hit line drives to all fields. His great hand-eye coordination allows him to put the ball in play often and keeps his strikeout rate low, even if he does not draw a ton of walks. Not only is he a speedster on the bases, he’s also displayed good instincts when running, allowing him to consistently put up double-digit stolen base totals.

Barrera’s passion for the game makes him one of the more fun A’s prospects to watch. He plays good defense, though he is a little slow in his transition getting the ball out of his glove. The A’s still love his athleticism, and he projects as an outfielder who can play all three spots in the big leagues.

 

[Hazmat]

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/04/cubs-option-alfonso-rivas-dfa-cory-abbott-greg-deichmann.html

Abbott looks interesting.  Former 2nd round pick.

[Roll Tide]

3 minutes ago, Hazmat said:

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/04/cubs-option-alfonso-rivas-dfa-cory-abbott-greg-deichmann.html

Abbott looks interesting.  Former 2nd round pick.

Wonder why they gave up on him ….3ish ERA in A and AA. Had a tough year at AAA last year even though he K’d 130 in 97 innings. Yet he was probably called up despite a high ERA and was worse. I’d take a shot as bad as we need a starter

[orioles119]

I'd be all over Abbott, all things considered.  Why not at this point?  Abbott was in the Cub's top 30 at one point.

[NelsonCruuuuuz]

42 minutes ago, Roll Tide said:

Wonder why they gave up on him ….3ish ERA in A and AA. Had a tough year at AAA last year even though he K’d 130 in 97 innings. Yet he was probably called up despite a high ERA and was worse. I’d take a shot as bad as we need a starter

Why not? No excuse not to when we have Harvey & Watkins. 

[owknows]

18 minutes ago, NelsonCruuuuuz said:

Why not? No excuse not to when we have Harvey & Watkins. 

Either you misread the comment you replied to... or I am misreading you.

[Hazmat]

Sean Newcomb DFA'd.

[NelsonCruuuuuz]

47 minutes ago, Hazmat said:

Sean Newcomb DFA'd.

Here’s the link, used to be a starter. Not really sure what Elias is waiting for. Most if these guys better than bringing up guys early or Harvey. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/04/braves-dfa-sean-newcomb.html

[SteveA]

On 4/19/2022 at 2:54 PM, Hazmat said:

Sean Newcomb DFA'd.

Cubs just traded for him.

[Hazmat]

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/04/giants-to-acquire-cory-abbott.html

Abbott acquired by the Giants for cash.  

I guess no one that's been DFA'd thus far has been viewed as an upgrade by Elias.

[wildcard]

1 hour ago, Hazmat said:

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/04/giants-to-acquire-cory-abbott.html

Abbott acquired by the Giants for cash.  

I guess no one that's been DFA'd thus far has been viewed as an upgrade by Elias.

I think because Elias is going to need 40 man spots  for Grayson and Stowers the talent level of the team has gone up.  Its harder to find waiver claims better than that he has or  what he has coming.

[maybenxtyr]

24 minutes ago, wildcard said:

I think because Elias is going to need 40 man spots  for Grayson and Stowers the talent level of the team has gone up.  Its harder to find waiver claims better than that he has or  what he has coming.

I don't think either of those 2 will be up until at least after the ASG.

 

Stowers may not see Baltimore at all this season. Why bring him up if he can't play pretty much everyday. 

[NelsonCruuuuuz]

Oviedo optioned. Prob a god example of how rule 5 can hurt development, has options.https://twitter.com/mlbtraderumors/status/1517245272430194688?s=21&t=t8AkZO810e5te654w012Cw