The 2024 Trade Deadline

[mall-O-cup]

13 minutes ago, Tryptamine said:

Bigge has blown up consistently hitting 100+. He has the makings of a dominant relief arm and was probably the Cub's future closer. Ty Johnson is nothing.  Thrilled with this deal.

I remember seeing him close out a game against the Orioles on July 9. I believe that was his first Major League appearance. 

His stuff was nasty that day with serious heat. If he keeps that up I won't look forward to facing him in the future.

[Aristotelian]

Reynaldo Lopez pulled for forearm tightness.

[LGOrioles]

Suarez with another ineffective start and fails to complete 5 innings once again. Hard to figure Elias sees him as the number 5 the rest of the season. 

[Bahama O's Fan]

1 minute ago, LGOrioles said:

Suarez with another ineffective start and fails to complete 5 innings once again. Hard to figure Elias sees him as the number 5 the rest of the season. 

Might we see him go to the pen and Povich coming up for the 5th spot again?

[OriolesMagic83]

47 minutes ago, Aristotelian said:

Could the Marlins be in the market for a 1B with a couple years of control?

Why would they want Mountcastle.  They are doing a complete rebuild.  They want prospects.

[Aristotelian]

11 minutes ago, LGOrioles said:

Suarez with another ineffective start and fails to complete 5 innings once again. Hard to figure Elias sees him as the number 5 the rest of the season. 

Suarez pitched pretty well IMO. No HR, had a nubber and  bloop double in their big inning. Had some long ABs that got his pitch count up but I liked how he battled for the most part. But yeah, if we get another starter he would probably be the guy to go. 

[DrinkinWithFermi]

15 minutes ago, Aristotelian said:

Reynaldo Lopez pulled for forearm tightness.

Oh good, relief pitching wasn't expensive enough already without the Braves getting involved.

[Roll Tide]

Surprised we aren’t in the top 8

 

https://www.espn.com/mlb/insider/story/_/id/40654847/mlb-trade-deadline-2024-desperate-teams-red-sox-yankees-dodgers

 

[Aristotelian]

3 minutes ago, OriolesMagic83 said:

Why would they want Mountcastle.  They are doing a complete rebuild.  They want prospects.

Hm, I agree they would probably want someone with more years of control (and I agree we would need to include a prospect) but they have a ways to go before I would declare the Chisolm trade a full rebuild move. Chisholm is like their Austin Hays '23. We will see if they move Luzardo, Nardi etc.

[Just Regular]

57 minutes ago, bluedog said:

Who?

Cubs look like they are keeping him, and prioritizing competitiveness even without ideal odds as the MLBPA hopes all teams would.

[Just Regular]

Hunter Harvey left mid-inning looking uncomfortable after walking a couple guys.

[DrinkinWithFermi]

Just now, Just Regular said:

Hunter Harvey left mid-inning looking uncomfortable after walking a couple guys.

That would be just his luck.

Poor dude.

[interloper]

Padres overpaid like crazy for Adam.

[DrinkinWithFermi]

1 minute ago, interloper said:

Padres overpaid like crazy for Adam.

Did they? He's a lights out late inning RP with multiple years of control, and he's super cheap, which is particularly important for them due to their luxury tax situation (I believe).

[OriolesMagic83]

7 minutes ago, Just Regular said:

Hunter Harvey left mid-inning looking uncomfortable after walking a couple guys.

It's like a race to the end of the season to see who will have a functional pitching staff.