POST DEADLINE TRADES & CLAIMS
A definitive article regarding "Trades after the August 2nd Deadline": Link: How To Acquire Players After The Trade Deadline - MLBradeRumors.com
MLB Short Timers in Bold Face
C Murphy-r / Vogt-l
1B Seth Brown-l / Neuse-r / Bride-r / Vogt-l
2B Kemp-l / Nick Allen-r / Bride-r
SS Elvis Andrus-r / Nick Allen-r /
3B Machin-l / Neuse-r / Bride-r
LF: Kemp-l / Pinder-r
CF Skye Bolt-s / Laureano-r / Pache-r / Barrera-l
RF Ramon Laureano-r / Piscotty-r
DH/PH Lowrie
Rotation: Irvin, Kaprielian, Blackburn, Sears, Oller, Waldichuk, Logue, Martinez, Koenig, Jefferies, Honeywell Jr,
Bullpen = Jackson, Puk, Jimenez, Moll, Acevedo, Guerra, Snead, Selman, Pruitt...
Why Move these Players?
- Elvis: Frees SS for Nick Allen (Kemp returns to 2b?)
- Piscotty: Frees a roster spot.
- Lowrie: Frees a roster spot. Doesn't play defense at this point.
- Vogt: Questionable. Frees a roster spot but only catching every 4th start since mid-july. Langeliers Is catching everyday at AAA and getting comfortable with the same pitchers as Murphy & Vogt ...so A's may opt for a September call-up?
- Pinder: Questionable. A's best utility player at many positions. Seems like a nice fit at LF if Kemp returns to 2b. If reasonable, I vote for re-signing for 2 or 3 more years.
- Guerra: TJS
MiLB Prospects
Any Prospect, ...any level, no deadline. Example:
- Claimed from LAA: ......1b/3b MacKinnon 3 options, Plus glove, high assists & DPs, everyday average bat thus far.
- DFA: .............................. RP Wandisson Charles
- Zero or low Options
- Surplus Depth