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Post by Mariners GM (Tyler) on Jul 13, 2017 20:26:44 GMT -6
Mariners Trade:
RP Fernando Salas NYM $1.6M (2020) 2017 FA Signing SS Ryan Mountcastle BAL (Prospect) 2015 FYPD pick 2B Tim Lopes TOR (Prospect) 2012 6th round MLB Draft pick by SEA
Tigers Trade:
RP Koji Uehara CHC $3.5M (2018) 2017 FA Signing
Rationale:
Mariners make another move to solidify their Bullpen getting Uehara. In doing so they had to give up a top prospect in Mountcastle who could be a superstar fairly soon but with some depth at the position it made sense to do so. The extra year on the Uehara contract caused the Mariners to need to move money which is where Salas fits in. In order to complete the deal Tim Lopes was added as 2B depth for the Tigers future.
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Post by TigersGM on Jul 13, 2017 21:03:26 GMT -6
AL Central proving too tough for Tigers to overcome early season injuries so we're focusing on 2018. We love MOuntcastle's bat and Salas is the price we have to pay to get MOuntcastle, we'll do it - although as a Mets fan who has had to watch Salas all year, its a tough pill to swallow. Middle infield is always a tough spot to fill so we like Lopes for depth. And my "brilliant" acquisition of Shawn Kelley a few weeks back during his 72 hours as the closer, provides some extra flexibility for holds going forward (at least in theory) making Uehara expendable (despite his big second half coming up!) We confirm.
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Post by GM Phillies on Jul 13, 2017 21:29:43 GMT -6
Approved 1-0
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Post by Oakland GM on Jul 14, 2017 0:30:39 GMT -6
Approve 2-0
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Post by Marlins GM (Joey) on Jul 14, 2017 4:42:29 GMT -6
Approval #3
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