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Hello, reason.

He isn’t providing capital in a deal like this. He’s the guy you’ll be looking at when they extend Mune this offseason for a franchise shattering contract.

And Jose took some time in the year he was acquired to put it together under Cooper until he became a pivotal piece of the 2005 championship. I could see Castillo having shades of that path with a shorter runway / quicker turn around possible since he isn’t NEARLY as much of a project.

Targeting top of the line starters or elite bullpen arms with control in the trade market is EXACTLY how they have to operate if ownership isn’t willing to buy those assets in free agency yet. I don’t understand your point.

Not so sure of that - LA’s price was said to be “astronomical” and I don’t think Billy meets that bar as a main piece considering LA’s needs. They never really seemed to be a match for Carlson in my eyes.

Yep, I think this move sets us up for moves like this. Some disagree and I don’t blame them.

The Hall of Fame List is golden. I’m telling you.

Do you seriously believe that as long as Jerry is around we will seriously have a chance at signing a free agent ace? I think they’re banking on tweeting Castillo and getting him back to number 2 form for this year and next whereas his contract looks like a deal. Until Ishbia takes over, we will likely not be signing number 1 types. As sad as it is.

I suppose it’s something they could try since both of those cats have seemed to respond well to coming out as bulk guys.

You’re comparing apples to oranges - free agency to trade market. We have seen the Sox pick up the number 1 trade target in the deadline a few times and we have watched them bring in multiple pieces at a deadline before. I actually think it is foolish to think they aren’t talking about bringing on some heavy guys still and flirting with the idea of including Schultz to do it.

I can respect that but I can also see him throwing filth again and be excited to dream on it being very effective while also boosting the kids confidence.

Highly doubtful considering one of the speculated reasons Castillo has struggled this year is that he was in that position with the M’s already.

I suspect he can mitigate that by altering his pitch mix and bringing his sinker back at a high frequency in home starts.

I don’t trust that media line as far as I can throw it. Yes, there are likely some untouchables but I do believe there is a very select list of A tier trade targets they are talking on who would require us to move some of our young guys. And I wouldn’t be against it one bit.

It’s really the only part of the trade I’m bothered by.

I really don’t think this hurts 2027 one bit. We should have a lot of spending room and I also believe that Castillo can be one of the best number 5s in baseball.

Why would you doubt that we’re trying to land a big trade target?

😆 Great minds…

Let me guess: Player A = Fedde Player B = Castillo ?

Have you looked at his numbers in Charlotte since he was moved to the pen or watched any of his relief work?

I’m not buying this one bit. The M’s REALLY jerked him around this year and he was not happy AT ALL. Really believe that they firmly believe they can turn him around and that a change of scenery is going to help him.

Sure fucking hope so

Because he was drafted by the Braves ( I think ) a few years ago… if I recall correctly.

This is pretty much where I’ve landed so far.

This year because of Seattle’s starting pitches riches. In his previous 7 years prior he has always been an innings eater with a sub 4 ERA and the metrics on his fastball have been improving in the last month.