August 2, 20223 yr For Cade Povich (A+), Yennier Cano (MLB), Juan Nunez (RK) and Juan Rojas (RK), all pitching prospects. I know Lopez was not good as recently as last season, but feels pretty light for a (currently elite) reliever with 2.33 seasons of control. Only Povich was in Twins top 30. Cano has pitched some in the majors this year, but has gotten lit up. Other two are young pitching prospects in complex league. Edited August 2, 20223 yr by ChiSox59
August 2, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, ChiSox59 said: For Cade Povich, Yennier Cano, Juan Nunez and Juan Rojas, all pitching prospects. I know Lopez was not good as recently as last season, but feels pretty light for a (currently elite) reliever with 2.33 seasons of control. Only Povich was in Twins top 30. Cano has pitched some in the majors this year, but has gotten lit up. Looks like they didn't give up a whole lot. The 2 low level pitching prospects could be anything. Povich is a 3rd rounder from last year that's treading water in A+ ball. The Yankees actually gave up a top 10 prospect for Effross and the Twins got a seemingly better reliever for less.
August 2, 20223 yr Jorge Lopez was absolute garbage until this season Either the light switched on at 29 years old and hes an elite closer or hes just having a fluky season and will revert back to the 6.00 ERA gas can he has always been. I would bet the latter
August 2, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, T R U said: Jorge Lopez was absolute garbage until this season Either the light switched on at 29 years old and hes an elite closer or hes just having a fluky season and will revert back to the 6.00 ERA gas can he has always been. I would bet the latter Lopez was a starter until late last season. He had a 2.16 ERA as a reliever last year. His stuff ticked up when he moved into the bullpen. Instead of throwing mid 90s he started throwing around 99 and his stuff just plays better.
August 2, 20223 yr Just now, chw42 said: Lopez was a starter until late last season. He had a 2.16 ERA as a reliever last year. His stuff ticked up when he moved into the bullpen. Instead of throwing mid 90s he started throwing around 99 and his stuff just plays better. Sure, the outcome that it all comes together and hes an elite reliever is there. I just don't think that's what is he now moving forward. I think hes having a great year, but I don't think this is what he is in the future.
August 2, 20223 yr Author 1 minute ago, chw42 said: Lopez was a starter until late last season. He had a 2.16 ERA as a reliever last year. His stuff ticked up when he moved into the bullpen. Instead of throwing mid 90s he started throwing around 99 and his stuff just plays better. It is a bit puzzling. I get why the O's would sell high on Lopez, I just find this return to be very middling.
August 2, 20223 yr Yeah, the return seems pretty light, unless some of these guys are underrated due to COVID issues still.
August 2, 20223 yr I'm looking for a quality bomb shelter in case Minnesota drops a neutron bomb this afternoon by acquiring Carlos Rodon.
August 2, 20223 yr Author 9 minutes ago, South Side Hit Men said: I'm looking for a quality bomb shelter in case Minnesota drops a neutron bomb this afternoon by acquiring Carlos Rodon. I would love to see the Twins dump a couple of their best prospects for 8 Rodon starts.
August 2, 20223 yr 10 minutes ago, South Side Hit Men said: I'm looking for a quality bomb shelter in case Minnesota drops a neutron bomb this afternoon by acquiring Carlos Rodon. If we don't address our offense and Minnesota goes out and gets another arm like Rodon, the division is as good as wrapped up. Edited August 2, 20223 yr by chw42
August 2, 20223 yr 4 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: I would love to see the Twins dump a couple of their best prospects for 8 Rodon starts. Please.
August 2, 20223 yr 3 minutes ago, chw42 said: If we don't address our offense and Minnesota goes out and gets another arm like Rodon, the division is as good as wrapped up. If everyone on the Sox starts playing like they should be playing, I still think were better. Unfortunately, that's a tall ask.
August 2, 20223 yr Author 5 minutes ago, chw42 said: If we don't address our offense and Minnesota goes out and gets another arm like Rodon, the division is as good as wrapped up. I.......am not sure I agree. On paper and assuming Sox are what they are and won't figure anything out, sure. But the Twins still are not very good and are not playing good baseball and haven't for awhile. Not sure 8 Rodon starts really changes that. Now of course a Sox standing pat team won't be the ones winning the division unless they somehow decide to change their offensive approach 101 games into the season. Edited August 2, 20223 yr by ChiSox59
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