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Now for Monday's Rumors:
Harvey's Market Takes Shape
While Matt Harvey has almost never been the star of the Reds, he has been better at once for prevention and command. control levels. Take some improvements in his business on the Cincy watch, and you have a viable commercial chip. Speaking of which, Harvey's market seems to be developing …
Indeed, Brewers and Mariners both need some help with rotation, and neither can have a real asset via the trade. So Harvey makes sense. This is perhaps especially the case for the Brewers because they just lost Brent Suter to a torn UCL. As for Harvey, he is in his year of walking, so the Reds who are rebuilding have no interest in keeping it beyond July 31st.
Yanks in Search of Archer
Chris Archer contract who is supportive of the team to the extreme, has been the subject of commercial speculation for quite a long time. Maybe this time it finally happens? Whatever it is, count the Yankees in …
The Yankees have specific needs in the rotation as they attempt to position themselves to catch the Red Sox in the far right. As Crasnick notes, however, Archer's optics and long-term trading considerations to an intra-divisional rival may complicate Brian Cashman's efforts. On the other hand, the Yankees are one of the few contenders who might be able to meet the asking price on Archer when it comes to young talents going the other way.
The Marlins keep Realmuto?
The Marlins could be one of the busiest teams from here to the trading deadline. In fact, they receive calls on a number of players according to Jon Heyman of Fancred:
Derek Dietrich is perhaps the only name we have not covered in every detail. He is a hitter above average with experience in the infield and in the outfield. He still has two seasons of team control.
Heyman also added that the Marlins see JT Realmuto as the building block – the one that they could approach an extension this winter:
It is not clear exactly what part of this discussion is the posture and how legitimate it is.
Are astros best suited to Britton?
Writing in The Athletic (subscription required and recommended), Dan Connelly names the Astros as potentially the best choice for Zach Britton, the closest to the Orioles. Britton's departure to the 2018 season has been considerably delayed due to an injury to Achilles during the off season. Now 30 years old and during his year of walking, Britton has accumulated good results in prevention, and he is not far from the 2014-2016 sequence where he was perhaps the best reliever baseball.
Britton as a lifter with lock potential will undoubtedly be a coveted name in the coming days, but the Astros may be best placed to land him. They have a questionable need for guidance on the left side, but they need nothing else. This allows them to have a particular focus, and they also have a strong farming system to exploit.
Brewers become creative?
Brewers are expected to have a busy deadline. But here's one that you probably have not seen coming: they plan to at least add Mike Moustakas and put third outgoing player Travis Shaw to second base: Sources: # Brewers considered the possibility of acquiring Mike Moustakas and moving Travis Shaw to 2B, but pitching may become the most urgent priority after Suter's injury. @MLBNetwork @MLB
– Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 23, 2018
As Jon Paul Morosi of MLB Network notes, it seems more likely that brewers are using their prospect warchest to add some start launches instead.
Do not be surprised if the Phillies or a different competitor jump on Moustakas, however. He has a 109 OPS + and 19 circuits since the beginning of the season.
Rox discovering the arms of O
Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic tweets that the Rockies spotted The beginners of the Orioles Kevin Gausman and Dylan Bundy, among other weapons. The Rockies open Monday's slate just two games from the Dodgers at AL West and just 1 1/2 games from second place in the wild card. So, they rightly consider themselves pretenders. In addition, the depth of rotation is usually a constant concern when you play your home games one mile above sea level (Rosenthal notes that Gausman is a native of Colorado). Everyone has solidly established this season at the race level and is pretty good at command and control. Since the Orioles have already treated Manny Machado, the sale of fire is obviously on Baltimore.
Boston Wants Pen Help
By sounds, the Red Sox want to get help from the pen sooner rather than getting closer to the deadline. ..
The Big Ones dogs! He ranks third in the ERA, but he is very concerned about Craig Kimbrel, especially on the left side, while Zach Britton is the top scorer. with deeper farming systems may be better placed than the Sox when it comes to landing Britton.At the time of the deadline, however, relief abounds, so Dave Dombrowski should be able to do whatever thing.
The Ziegler market is warming up?
The Marlins, here is Jon Morosi …
Ziegler's overall numbers – 89 ERA +, ratio of 2.19 K / BB – do not look so strong, but as Morosi notes, he has a tendency in the right direction He has a MPM in the 7.00 as recently as June 7, but now he has reduced it to 4.20. Ziegler also has the experience of closing and is on a contract expires.
The Marlins also have Kyle Barraclough and Drew Steckenrider in the bullpen, so they plan to return several bullpen before the deadline is reached.
Indians want outside help
Here's this from Mark Feinsand …
This makes sense, as Cleveland is currently looking for Tyler Naquin and Melky Cabrera for regular service in the outfield. Bradley Zimmer was first demoted and then lost for the season to a shoulder injury, and Lonnie Chisenhall is put to rest with a calf strain. Plus, Michael Brantley – though healthy and productive right up to here – will still be a bit of a risk of injury.
Brewers in pursuit of Merrifield?
After missing Manny Machado, the Brewers could target a more modest target. Robert Murray, of The Athletic, reports that brewers might have an interest in doing business with Royals super-utility man, Whit Merrifield.
Merrifield, who is in his 29-year season and who does not qualify for the free agency after the 2022 campaign, has a record of .302 / .371 / .424 (120 OPS +) with 30 doubles and 17 bases stolen. He also saw time at four different positions. For his career, Merrifield has an OPS + of 107 through the three-season big league games. The Brewers could use some stability at the second base, and that would be where Merrifield would settle if such an agreement arrived.
Phillies targeting Grandy
Here is what Ken Rosenthal tells about the Phillies and Blue Jays outfielder Curtis Granderson …
Granderson, 37, is on a one-year contract with Toronto, and he is still able to provide skills on the base and occasionally a punch against right-handed pitching. He has also seen time at three out of field positions this season, although in recent days he is definitely a center in the center.
