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With Rodon on the mound. These were the 2 guys drafted above him Brady Aiken - http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?playe...tching/2017/ALL Tyler Kolek - http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?playe...tching/2017/ALL They have been god awful in their careers. Kolek might be completely done. Thanks Astros and Marlins!

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Aug 7, 2017 -> 04:31 PM) One of those rare nights where it isn't a fun pitching lineup. Adams and Davis at least bring intrigue. Adams could be up with the big club next year if he continues to pitch well.

http://www.milb.com/scoreboard/index.jsp?s...mp;ymd=20170807 Charlotte- Volstad Birmingham- Adams Winston Salem- Off Kannapolis- Davis Great Falls- Agar AZL- ? Also, according to Robert's Instagram, it looks like he might of injured his foot. Looks pretty swollen

QUOTE (Tmar @ Aug 7, 2017 -> 05:57 AM) Huh? He's a bottom 5 qb in the league chef Lol, no he's not.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 4, 2017 -> 10:46 PM) Over his last 18 2/3 IP, Carlos Rodon has 31 K's. 14.94 K/9 is good, right? 2 of those teams have the best offenses in the AL too.

QUOTE (mac9001 @ Aug 4, 2017 -> 02:21 PM) Hate to be the pessimist but a lot of these prospects will become filler at the upper levels. Like who

2 games back of 1st pick...1 game back of 2nd pick

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 28, 2017 -> 05:15 PM) I bet WSalem gets rained out You were right

I'm currently 104-64-12 and only 4.5 games up in my division (my division has the 3 best teams in the league). After a few more trades, this is how my team is stacking up: C Yasmani Grandal 1B Freddie Freeman (keeper) 2B Dee Gordon (keeper) SS Chris Owings 3B Kris Bryant (keeper) OF Bryce Harper (keeper) OF Giancarlo Stanton (keeper) OF Wil Myers (Keeper) UTIL Anthony Rendon (keeper) Bench: C Wellington Castillo 1B Adrian Gonzalez 1B Brad Miller 2B Devon Travis SSZack Cozart 3B Tyler Saladino 3B Logan Forsythe OF Kevin Kiermaier OF Adam Duvall UTIL Jose Peraza Pitching: SP Stephen Strasburg (keeper) SP Carlos Martinez (keeper) SP Jose Quintana SP Sonny Gray SP Jeff Samardzija RP Kevin Herrera RP Ken Giles SP Dallas Kuechel (keeper) SP Jake Odorizzi SP Aaron Sanchez (keeper) RP Brandon Mauer

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 28, 2017 -> 08:25 AM) Good start for Jennings in a Rays jersey, two batters faced, two singles given up. ERA & WHIP are infinity. Fun with sample sizes We won the trade

Now that the bigger trades have happened and some minor ones, we still have Gonzalez, Holland, Clippard, and Melky left to trade if so be it. The guys that I think will have the most interest from teams are Melky (still a great hitter) and Gonzalez (back end guy to eat innings for contender) I think Melky would look great back in a Royals uniform for their playoff run. If we eat some money like Jon Heyman tweeted that he thinks we will, I think we can net back an organizational top 10-15 prospect like SS Nicky Lopez and LHP LHP Richard Lovelady Mariners are keeping hope alive and buying at the deadline as they were rumored to be going after Sonny Gray. Don't think they have enough ammo for him, but I think Gonzalez could be a good back end piece to keep them somewhat in the race. I'd expect a return of 3B Joe Rizzo. Clippard and Holland I think we would get minor league depth guys. What you guys think will happen from now until Monday?

Marc Topkin‏Verified account @TBTimes_Rays Follow More BREAKING: #Rays get relief, acquiring LHP Dan Jennings from #WhiteSox for 1B prospect Casey Gillaspie What a great get for Jennings.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jul 26, 2017 -> 04:19 PM) Melky and Gonzalez are two I would expect to be gone for sure. Wishing Shields as well. Melky, Gonzalez, Holland and Jennings should all be gone

https://twitter.com/JoeO670/status/890205827193327616 Unbelievable.

This guy reminds me of a more versatile Saladino

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 25, 2017 -> 05:09 PM) Lol...the Brewers. But hey, it can't hurt to ask! I know lol. What about Brett Phillips straight up? 12th rated prospect in the system, close to the majors. Could replace Melky once he's gone.

Swarzak for Ray straight up, who says no?

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 25, 2017 -> 02:36 PM) It's more that the injury really killed what should have been his year to shine. Not giving up on him at all. Ok good because he has made hitters look silly this year when he wants to, but lacks the fastball command right now. If he figures that out, we're talking top 10 pitcher in the game.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 25, 2017 -> 02:29 PM) Rodon really sucks so far this year. Hope he shows improvement as he's another guy we need to be good for the rebuild to work He had no spring training and missed most of the year dude. Gotta give him time. The stuff is still electric

QUOTE (Lillian @ Jul 25, 2017 -> 10:52 AM) Does any of this discussion change anyone's expectations for the 2020 starting rotation and bullpen? What is your best guess for the pitching staff, based upon the current talent in the organization? My guess would be Rodon (unless he's traded), Kopeck, Lopez, Hansen and Cease. I don't know what to think of Giolito. Do you guys think that he'll make it? Fulmer, Burdi and the rest of the top guys would battle for bullpen spots. Giolito will be fine and I think will be a mid rotation starter.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Jul 25, 2017 -> 09:10 AM) Converting players like Swarzak into prospect(s) is going to be key to the rebuild. I'd look to land a young middle infield prospect with upside. I agree or even OF prospects in rookie ball that are 18-19 years old.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 25, 2017 -> 08:09 AM) I think the odds are Swarzak is dealt alone. He's pretty much a fit for any contender. Melky & Gonzalez are going to have much more limited markets and I don't think packaging one of them with Swarzak will greatly change the prospect return. I do think Swarzak gets traded alone too, but I disagree with your second part. I think you can package Gonzalez if you wanted to because he has pitched well recently and on a fairly cheap deal, while Melky still has over 5 million left on his deal.

QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Jul 24, 2017 -> 04:45 PM) I like this. Really quite good for most of his career in the majors. Not good this year but what the hell, worth a shot. I do too. Always been a fan of his and he has pretty nasty stuff. Hopefully he can rebound.

For Swarzak, I'd target low A ball players like SS Yasel Antuna and SS Jose Sanchez

In my opinion, I don't care whether or not they choke up on the bat or not. Yes, I know it cuts the down the swing to make better contact, but some players are just not comfortable doing it. When I played, I never choked up on the bat because I wasn't comfortable and it completely changed my swing. With the examples of Rizzo and Schwarber, they already swing with 2 hands as is so it's much easier to just choke up and shorten up compared to someone with swing of a Todd Frazier