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CLEVELAND signed 23 players on J2, including #16 overall. The White Sox signed 6, now shipped out the remaining, and their prized signing is being out hit by a player 5 years younger and his same last name on the DSL. edit: sorry, initially said DET

I mean, we couldn't do this because for some reason we are not in or cannot get in on the top intl pipeline talent, not since adolfo 6 years ago. And again, they say this is because they prefer quantity, but they never sign large classes, 2016 was the biggest with 20 guys.

Also worth noting that with 2 more hits today Wilbert is the best sanchez on DSL.

Finished with 4 IP, 6ks, 2 BBs, 4 hits.

Why does it go to waste? They can still use it. They signed some of their most promising players after July 2 years ago, and things like Cuban players come available mid period (like just happened).

oh weird look what intl bonus gets you. Ah well, we do the quantity over quality model, even though we never sign the biggest classes. Just like we do best player available, except actually we needed to add depth so drafted all college players.

especially when its the epitome of the penny wise, pound foolish mindset.

"You see Jerry, the genius is it isn't even real money, so it's really like we are getting back $3 million! That's 1/3rd of Yonder's salary you so generously let us eat"

good to know the sox will continue to not prioritize intl. 2 years to hone in on this period like a hawk and they signed a 22 year old with cuban league numbers that make Yolmer confident, and then shipped out the remaining amount for a 19 year old and a body to get some much needed cash relief from the burden of nate jones.

Apologies, I initially thought we were acquiring intl cash. THat would be crazy LOL, we already have yolbert, why use more?

3 IP, 5 ks, 1BB

ooo, didn't realize it was #guzmanday

I would imagine Reds were trying to work a Trammel/++ for Noah, a pitcher with 2.5 years control, and when they couldn't moved to Bauer.

at this point I've given up hope that the mlb can produce interesting trade season/offseasons anymore. Everyone is too cognizant of future value and everyones team runs too efficiently and doesn't care as much about shedding salary.

Also not like we've heard anyone say "oh he actually isn't making hard contact and looks overmatched"

but also unneccessary. Nobody can convince me this shit moves the needle. But now if they trade colome...are they not planning to compete in 2020? Of course not. How this helps anymore than just telling the other gms on a call...whatever. They just love to talk and feel active.

not that you are saying this, but just a reminder that the sox media negotiating this last winter consistently blew up in their face

Get him to W-S, he'll start there next year. Let him find housing, settle in, and mash next year through three levels.

Eh isn’t it “Madrigal to AAA?” At this point

But like next year is it. They could have packaged up trammel in offseason for an available pitcher for more than 1 year control considering this year ain’t it for them.

I’m not sure I even sat back to wonder why the reds just did this

that’s a haul

Can they leave off trammel another year or just the 2 for 1 aspect?

And I do like Trammel but a pretty tough year for him.