I'd be shocked if a contender did not pick up Swarzak to help reinforce the bullpen for the stretch. Swarzak has the 7th highest WAR for relievers in the mlb this season and great peripherals.

 

I'm a bit surprised he has not been dealt yet.

 

Honestly, me too. Must mean nothing overly intriguing has been offered. But at this point, he is our best chip of guys who are likely to be moved, so maybe Hahn is just holding out for now.

There's still a pretty solid supply of relievers out there. As that dwindles and we get closer to the deadline Hahn is probably more likely to get a team to gamble this is the real Swarzak.

 

Also wonder if there's an outside shot he's trying to package him with one of our position guys. ie Melky and Swarzak to the Royals, Avi and Swarzak to the Cards, etc.

Honestly, me too. Must mean nothing overly intriguing has been offered. But at this point, he is our best chip of guys who are likely to be moved, so maybe Hahn is just holding out for now.

 

Smart to hold out until just before the deadline. Pen help is always going to be in demand. He's a rental so I wouldn't expect a big return, but at least one solid prospect would be nice.

Apparently the Nats scouting the Sox arms still.

 

This from Phil Rogers. Obviously meant the Sox, not Cubs.

 

"Even with David Robertson and Tommy Kahnle off market, @Nationals still scouting @Cubs. Anthony Swarzak, Dan Jennings? Miguel Gonzalez?"

Apparently the Nats scouting the Sox arms still.

 

This from Phil Rogers. Obviously meant the Sox, not Cubs.

 

"Even with David Robertson and Tommy Kahnle off market, @Nationals still scouting @Cubs. Anthony Swarzak, Dan Jennings? Miguel Gonzalez?"

 

Gotta imagine it's Swarzak. Maybe Jennings for depth. Could be a depth starter but our guys aren't exactly lighting the world on fire on the peripherals.

Rogers makes sense. Nat's still need help in the pen and could use a rental starter.

Hell, MiGo could make sense for the cubs. Hmm, MiGo would make sense for many contenders.

Hell, MiGo could make sense for the cubs. Hmm, MiGo would make sense for many contenders.

 

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Two scouts on Anthony Swarzak's value: could fetch a good prospect, likely outside of top 150. Lot of available relievers.

 

I like hearing this for sure^^

I'll gladly take a couple of lower level guys with good upside for Swarzak.

What would the Nats have to give up to get Swarzak and Avi? Would Kieboom, Mckenzie Mills, and Daniel Johnson do it? Or is that too light?

What would the Nats have to give up to get Swarzak and Avi? Would Kieboom, Mckenzie Mills, and Daniel Johnson do it? Or is that too light?

 

Nationals aren't going to trade for Avi after taking for Eaton despite the injury.

 

I'd absolutely start my ask higher than that though.

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

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

 

Freudis Nova from the astros system would be a great pick up

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Two scouts on Anthony Swarzak's value: could fetch a good prospect, likely outside of top 150. Lot of available relievers.

 

I like hearing this for sure^^

Yeah, I like it too. That's better than I might have expected. We'll see what happens.

Lucius Fox from the rays; in fact expand the deal.

 

Garcia + Swarzak + Sanchez for Bauers, Sanchez, Fox & Cabrera

I was tweeting back and forth with Hayes a couple days ago, he said one team is in on Swarzak, but expects to there to be more the closer we get to the deadline. I wonder who that team is? And while we are on the packaging veterans talk, I wouldn't package him with Melky, I would package him with Miguel Gonzalez. A team like the Brewers and Rockies come to mind in making an excellent trade partner...

 

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.

Packaging depends on financial situation of team taking on Cabrera's contract...the midmarket teams giving up more in prospects if Sox eat salary, especially with Swarzak included in the deal.

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.

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.

 

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 dont know if he goes anywhere but I do know he has done a damn good job at increasing his trade value. Cheers to Anthony on that.

I dont know if he goes anywhere but I do know he has done a damn good job at increasing his trade value. Cheers to Anthony on that.

 

99.9% chance Swarzak gets traded

 

1) His contract amounts to peanuts relative to the mlb

 

2) He has performed very well this year and is #7 overall in reliever WAR in the mlb

 

3) He would help any contender's bullpen and should come at a reasonable cost prospect wise

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.

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'd prefer a couple of young left handers with upside since we're still lacking in the system there, but in either case, definitely a couple of lotto young players.

I'd prefer a couple of young left handers with upside since we're still lacking in the system there, but in either case, definitely a couple of lotto young players.

 

I have no interest in making trades based on position or what hand someone throws the ball. Every trade, especially right now, should be best player available regardless of position IMHO. We have plenty of time to fill in the gaps and really shouldnt be getting too cute right now.