Crochet trade proposal

[OriolesMagic83]

I am proposing a Crochet trade proposal.  I really feel like the O's need another elite starter to have a good chance at winning the World Series.  I've decided giving up Basallo is not a good idea and he might be a superstar in the future (might not also).  I came up with a package centered around Kjerstad.

I don't think anyone else will like my package, but I think the only way to get an elite pitcher like Crochet w/o one of the big three is having someone like Kjertad and adding multiple other prospects. 

White Sox trade:  Crochet

Orioles trade:   Kjerstad,  #5 McDermott, #9  A. Estrada, #12 J. Baumeister.  Listed player's ranking on Tony's prospect ranking.  Kjerstad is no longer listed, he was #4 when he was still listed.  White Sox get a guy that will be a fixture in right field for years, a guy in McDermott that could be an elite bullpen guy or backend starter, a guy in Estrada that could play a decent 2B with major upside (people are going to kill me for including him), and Baumeister another guy who could be an elite bullpen guy. 

Let the hate flow.   

Would like to hear from the White Sox guy or possibly Orioles fan that could imagine if they were a White Sox GM.

[Bemorewins]

Why Crochet and not Skubal?

[OriolesMagic83]

Just now, Bemorewins said:

Why Crochet and not Skubal?

I don't think Skubal is available.

[Bemorewins]

2 minutes ago, OriolesMagic83 said:

I don't think Skubal is available.

Not even for one of our top 3 prospects? If so, is it likely that DET could do better in the offseason or next deadline?

[Sports Guy]

I think the WS say no.

[OriolesMagic83]

1 minute ago, Bemorewins said:

Not even for one of our top 3 prospects? If so, is it likely that DET could do better in the offseason or next deadline?

I haven't seen anything that says that Skubal is available this deadline.  It would seem his value is at its height and they are no where close to a playoff team.  I'm not interested in discussing Skubal, but you could start a Skubal trade thread.

[interloper]

I think it's a fair offer, honestly. The WS probably say no, but they'd be pretty stupid to. But then again, they're stupid.

[OriolesMagic83]

2 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

I think the WS say no.

I think they do too.  I think Getz is fixated on getting an elite prospect, forgetting how poorly that worked out for them in very recent history--Moncado. 

[Malike]

We aren't the only team with talented prospects that will be interested in Crochet. I personally believe it will take one of the top 3 prospects and Kjerstad/Cowser. It will not be cheap and they are looking to get a real headstart on a rebuild and this is their biggest chip.

[vab]

Crochet is an offseason target, not trade deadline. He probably has too many IP already this year let alone trying to pitch in the playoffs whether it's starting or relieving. 

[OriolesMagic83]

It's likely Crochet goes to the Dodgers.  Prospects are just another tool to get the players they need for the Dodgers.  I was looking at a top 30 prospect list and thought, he's not a Dodger any more.  It was a 2022 list and 11 of 30 prospects were no longer with the Dodgers.  Obviously the Dodgers have the money to fill in all the holes they create if they trade 1/2 their prospects, they O's do not.  I'm just trying to see if it's possible to piece together a deal for one of the most valuable assets in baseball, a young ace.

[KojiSplit]

What vab said; Crochet due to innings is way too risky to acquire to count on during the postseason let alone down the stretch.

If you’re gonna get a big time starter get Skubal.

[Aristotelian]

I'm not sure Elias is ready to go all in but if he is this is a good framework for a deal. 

[ChosenOne21]

I'd probably do it, but I'd hate to trade McDermott and to a lesser degree Baumeister. We need all the pitching depth we can get.

[OsBeavs]

How about Justin Steele? That would be my target.