Gordon: Blue Jays strike again, land Price Live
Once upon a time acquiring Colby Rasmus from the Cardinals was kind of a big deal for the Toronto Blue Jays. But this summer the franchise is aiming much, much higher in the increasingly frantic MLB trade market.
First the Blue Jays landed pricey shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, who teed off in his Toronto debut. Then they zeroed in on Detroit Tigers pitcher David Price, apparently edging the San Francisco Giants in the bidding for the top rental property on the market.
The Blue Jays are desperate to win right now. They will not take "no" for an answer. They might still be looking for more help.
With Price off the market, the Giants will be looking elsewhere for pitching help. Count the White Sox among the many teams looking for offensive help. (Right now the Cardinals aren't pushing hard for an outfielder, since the team is holding out hope that Matt Holliday could contribute by October. But that could always change of something attractive emerged.).
The Los Angeles Dodgers finally completed a three-way deal with Miami and Atlanta to bolster their pitching, adding Mat Latos, Alex Wood and the Ghost of Bronson Arroyo. The Marlins and Braves loaded up on prospects to fast-track their rebuilds.
Here is the latest trade chatter on the Twitterverse:
First the Blue Jays landed pricey shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, who teed off in his Toronto debut. Then they zeroed in on Detroit Tigers pitcher David Price, apparently edging the San Francisco Giants in the bidding for the top rental property on the market.
The Blue Jays are desperate to win right now. They will not take "no" for an answer. They might still be looking for more help.
With Price off the market, the Giants will be looking elsewhere for pitching help. Count the White Sox among the many teams looking for offensive help. (Right now the Cardinals aren't pushing hard for an outfielder, since the team is holding out hope that Matt Holliday could contribute by October. But that could always change of something attractive emerged.).
The Los Angeles Dodgers finally completed a three-way deal with Miami and Atlanta to bolster their pitching, adding Mat Latos, Alex Wood and the Ghost of Bronson Arroyo. The Marlins and Braves loaded up on prospects to fast-track their rebuilds.
Here is the latest trade chatter on the Twitterverse:
Jairo Labourt is a massive, hard-throwing lefty. Going to the Tigers, as is Matt Boyd, whose stuff ticked up big-time with great command.
Jul. 30, 2015
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Daniel Norris ranked No. 18 on the Baseball America midseason Top 50. No. 1 on Blue Jays midseason Top 10.
Jul. 30, 2015
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Norris is likened to a good-stuff/questionable control LH -- think C.J. Wilson, Gio Gonzalez. He was key player #Tigers got for Price
Jul. 30, 2015
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LHP Jairo Labourt, going to Detroit in Price deal, pitched a perfect inning in Futures Game. Exciting arm, even if he has high walk total.
Jul. 30, 2015
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Jairo Labourt is a LHP who signed with #Bluejays for $350k out of Dominican in 2011. 276 K's in 291 professional innings.
Jul. 30, 2015
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Return for David Price was exact same as that for Johnny Cueto: three left-handed pitching prospects. One scout likes Cincy's trio better.
Jul. 30, 2015
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I said I'd believe the Tigers would trade David Price when I saw it. I believe it now, but barely. Didn't think Ilitch owned a white flag.
Jul. 30, 2015
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#Tigers give up 2 months of David Price for (potentially) 40 percent of their 2016 rotation. Good trade for both teams. #BlueJays
Jul. 30, 2015
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Price going to Jays should thrill teams hoping to sign him as FA (e.g. Cubs). If he’d gone to LA, bigger chance he never gets to market.
Jul. 30, 2015
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Oh, and if David Price wasn't already getting a huge payday this winter, it will be even higher now that no draft pick is attached to him.
Jul. 30, 2015
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This is why David Dombrowski is one of the best in the biz, never showed his hand, but poised to deal his ace. #Tigers
Jul. 30, 2015
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Just think, David Price is gaining 1 1/2 games in the standings, going from a seller to a buyer.
Jul. 30, 2015
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Toronto 51-51; Detroit 49-52 both within 3.5 games of 2nd wild card.....one goes for it at all costs...the other sells #TradeDeadline ⚾️
Jul. 30, 2015
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Paul Beeston in final year as #BlueJays president. GM Alex Anthopoulos will be under evaluation. Going for broke, using deep farm system.
Jul. 30, 2015
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Gutsy move by Alex Anthopoulos. If #BlueJays play in wild card game, at least we know who'll be starting for them. https://t.co/2ckm9SpXLn
Jul. 30, 2015
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#Bluejays are trying to end longest playoff streak in MLB (since '93) have acquired best hitter (Tulo), SP (Price) in mkt @JonHeymanCBS 1st
Jul. 30, 2015
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Tigers working to trade Joakim Soria, as well, but source says it does not appear he is going to Jays in Price deal.
Jul. 30, 2015
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Exec whose team has been talking to the #Padres: “It wouldn’t surprise me to see them make four deals in 24 hours.” Is that all?
Jul. 30, 2015
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Seems like San Diego's front office will be the center of the baseball universe for the next 26 hours, as their conversations play out.
Jul. 30, 2015
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Sources: #Padres progressing on multiple deals, with Ross a key piece. Moving him would signal concession in ’15. But looking at adding too.
Jul. 30, 2015
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Potential free agents for #Padres include Upton, Kennedy, Venable, Benoit. Kimbrel still very much in play. Many moving, connected parts.
Jul. 30, 2015
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One exec who spoke with #Dodgers says #Braves were told they weren't trading for Alex Wood to flip him for Price or anyone else
Jul. 30, 2015
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Next move for Blue Jays is unclear. Could stand pat. Could go out and get a reliever. They're going for it, though, that much is obvious.
Jul. 30, 2015
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#Reds have to be pleased. With Cueto, Price, and Hamels traded, their Mike Leake may be next-best arm that moves before deadline.
Jul. 30, 2015
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Braves receive IF Hector Olivera, LHP Paco Rodriguez, RHP Zack Bird and the Marlins' 2016 competitive-balance draft pick, likely in the 20s.
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Braves receive IF Hector Olivera, LHP Paco Rodriguez, RHP Zack Bird and the Marlins' 2016 competitive-balance draft pick, likely in the 20s.
Jul. 30, 2015
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Dodgers receive LHP Alex Wood, RHP Mat Latos, OF/1B Michael Morse, RHP Bronson Arroyo, LHP Luis Avilan, RHP Jim Johnson and UT Jose Peraza.
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So #Dodgers don't do ace like Hamels/Price Instead will put Latos, Wood behind Kershaw/Greinke. Better than what had, Wood also future piece
Jul. 30, 2015
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Marlins receive Jeff Brigham, Victor Araujo, Kevin Guzman and the salary relief from dealing Latos and Morse.
Jul. 30, 2015
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Among Hector Olivera's signing bonus, Michael Morse's 2016 deal and Bronson Arroyo's 2015 deal and buyout, Dodgers eating ~$43.5M in money.
Jul. 30, 2015
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#Cubs continue talking to Padres about Tyson Ross package. Padres have too many balls in air to know if these talks have traction.
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This has to be the best Trade Deadline in baseball history with the magnitude of contracts and talent changing hands #TradeDeadline #2015
Jul. 30, 2015
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We've seen Price, Hamels, Cueto, Kazmir, Papelbon, Clippard, Zobrist all traded so who's next? Upton? Kimbrel? Leake? Gomez again? Ross?
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Many in industry sense #Yankees are poised to strike. Looking into all available arms, as they always do. Generally a team that moves late.
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Calling all available starters on trade market: The #Yankees officially place Michael Pineda on the DL with a strained forearm.
Jul. 30, 2015
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With yankees pitching ailments, gotta think mike leake is looking good to them now
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