Lynn and Kelly to LAD for Trayce Thompson, RHSP Nick Nastrini and RHRP Jordan Leasure

[Milkman delivers]

1 minute ago, Jerksticks said:

It’s pronounced “go to the newbs table”.

He was on the Sox during the timeframe I didn’t pay any attention to the team.

[A-Train to 35th]

29 minutes ago, bmags said:

10. Nick Nastrini

RHP

Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 215 | B-T: R-R

Age: 23

BA Grade/Risk: 50/High

Track Record: Nastrini arrived at UCLA as a top recruit out of San Diego’s Cathedral Catholic High and grew into premium stuff as he gained strength and maturity. He entered his junior year with the Bruins considered a potential first-rounder, but he suffered a horrendous case of the yips and was dropped from the rotation by April. The Dodgers decided to take a shot on Nastrini’s raw stuff and drafted him in the fourth round in 2021, signing him for $497,500. He rediscovered his control and composure under the Dodgers’ instruction and flew up to Double-A in his first full season in 2022. He led the Dodgers’ system with 169 strikeouts and limited opponents to a .178 average, third-lowest in the minor leagues.

Scouting Report: Nastrini is a physical, 6-foot-3 righthander with power stuff. His fastball sits 94-95 mph and touches 98 with above-average ride and extension that helps it play as a borderline plus-plus pitch, especially at the top of the strike zone. His short, vertical slider in the mid 80s flashes above-average with late drop below barrels, and his fading mid-80s changeup is an average pitch that is more consistent than his slider. He added an 80-83 mph power curveball late in the year that is fringy now but has a chance to improve with more development. Nastrini has a polished, repeatable delivery, but he tends to be too methodical in his tempo and mechanics, leading to below-average control. He is best when he works quickly and lets his natural athleticism take over on the mound.

The Future: Nastrini’s loud stuff and improved control give him a chance to be a No. 4 starter if he can maintain his strides. He will open 2023 at Double-A and has an outside chance to reach the majors during the season.

Scouting Grades: Fastball: 65. Curveball: 45. Slider: 55. Changeup: 50. Control: 40

Control: 40  

[Polar Bear]

3 minutes ago, bmags said:

He has the 8th best wRC+ on our roster and is about to return.

 

Almost 33 years old with a .155 AVG and an almost 50% K rate....he is straight DFA worthy 

[ChiSox59]

21 minutes ago, Heads22 said:

we need a AAA SP back in one of the deals unless we want to see a rotation with Banks or Scholtens

Scholtens has honestly earned getting a crack at a starting role.  I say give it to him. 

Edited July 28, 2023 by ChiSox59

[bmags]

2 minutes ago, Polar Bear said:

Almost 33 years old with a .155 AVG and an almost 50% K rate....he is straight DFA worthy 

…87 PAs. 
 

Who is he stealing time from exactly? 

[Timmy U]

Before we congratulate the Sox too much on these deals for recent college pitchers Bush and Nastrini, I would like to point out that in the 2021 draft the Dodgers got Nastrini in the 4th round (bonus $500,000) and Ed Sheehan (who's in the majors) in the 6th round (bonus $244,500) which combine to be less than the Sox paid their top college pitching target Sean Burke in the third round ($900,000 bonus).  Burke can't get the ball over the plate when he's healthy, and he hasn't been healthy.  It's either scouting or pitching development or both, but the inability of the Sox to turn ANYONE they draft into an actual asset is why they suck.

[A-Train to 35th]

28 minutes ago, hogan873 said:

Nastrini is probably in the top 5 in the Sox system?

#1

[Eminor3rd]

One thing Hahn can do: tear it down.

That’s another return that is simply much better than what you’d get in an average deadline market. 

[Polar Bear]

Just now, bmags said:

…87 PAs. 
 

Who is he stealing time from exactly? 

Again who goes down, Sheets?

[ChiSox59]

6 minutes ago, NWsideSoxfan said:

Not a bad deal to pick up a decent prospect or two and dumping two useless arms. They must have ate some cash in this, may be worth it.

I think we'd probably know by now if they ate cash.

[caulfield12]

29 minutes ago, The Grinder said:

Rick backing that truck up

Poor Trayce, he thought his worst days were behind him

He still should get his playoff/WS shares at least.

[fathom]

2 minutes ago, bmags said:

…87 PAs. 
 

Who is he stealing time from exactly? 

Seriously, who cares what happens the rest of the way.  

[Tnetennba]

9 minutes ago, Milkman delivers said:

Is it pronounced “trace” or like the girls’ name? I honestly don’t know.

Trayce like Ace

[NCsoxfan]

Hahn is only relevant every 5-7y during a tear down. His head gets enormous after trading for prospects.

[Tnetennba]

4 minutes ago, bmags said:

…87 PAs. 
 

Who is he stealing time from exactly? 

He's a 4th OF on this team.  Unless Pedro is THAT stupid.  Also, this year is completely fucked, so it doesn't even matter.

[GreenSox]

Law's writeup on Nastrini suggests major upside (needs to throw more strikes, of course).

I'd like to bring long some Dodger coaches.
 

[caulfield12]

Did we sneak into the #16-19 MiLB ranking range just yet?

[caulfield12]

2 minutes ago, GreenSox said:

Law's writeup on Nastrini suggests major upside (needs to throw more strikes, of course).

I'd like to bring long some Dodger coaches.
 

Katz will be headed the opposite direction …

[Soxfest]

Won’t miss fat ass Lynn

[BKHoo]

40 minutes ago, pcq said:

One stip for the deal was that Lance leaves 50 pounds back in Chicago.

More salad options in LA. 

[ron883]

6 minutes ago, Soxfest said:

Won’t miss fat ass Lynn

No fat shaming!

[RG23SoxFan]

29 minutes ago, LittleHurtCG said:

Any major victory for Rick Hahn and the front office! Dude has been crushing it this week. 

Now let's trade Cease and Robert and really stock the farm. If we can't compete in the actual standings then we might as well win the prospect ranking game! 

Hahn is good at making a team bad when he is and isn't trying to do so.

[GreenSox]

Just not an all-in year for the Dodgers.  They'd probably have Giolito if they'd been willing to give up one of their catcher prospects.  
They can regenerate their #10 prospect pretty easily.  But pitchers whose delivery is "super clean" with great stuff, is not something that the Sox can generate very often.

[SoxAce]

Trayce just can't get rid of us.

[venom4789]

Can we get rid of katz before he gets his hands on the prospect please.