Post by Silvio (Blue Jays) on Feb 3, 2014 20:14:10 GMT
To Toronto: 1B Eric Hosmer (3.6M 2014) (Arb 2015-2017) C Salvador Perez (3.3 M 2016 +++) RP Brian Matusz (2.4M 2014) (Arb 2016) 2nd Round Pick 2015
To Baltimore: OF Jose Bautista (14M 2015 +) 3B Brett Lawrie (0.5M 2014) (ARB 2015-2017) C Wellington Castillo (0.5M 2014) (ARB 2015-2017)
Tough trading a monster bat in Bautista from my lineup, though I do clear some payroll with this move. Tough moving Lawrie as well, though I added Casty yesterday and I have Moran in my farm knocking on the door. I add two young talented players in Hosmer and Perez. Hosmer gives me my 1B which I've been looking for and Perez is under control through 2019 at that salary which I consider a bargain. As for Matusz, I may decide to decline him arbitration if I can't afford his salary before Opening Day - always have loved his arm though and I think he's settled great in the BP.
Accept love Lawrie huge upgrade from Valencia and Bautista with Adam Jones will be good, Castillo is a decent C who maybe down the road is top 10 who knows thanks for the deal silvio
Post by Silvio (Blue Jays) on Feb 4, 2014 22:00:26 GMT
Can Orioles confirm that we are having Matusz removed from the deal.
"As for Matusz, I may decide to decline him arbitration if I can't afford his salary before Opening Day - always have loved his arm though and I think he's settled great in the BP. "
I only accepted him in the deal because I thought I had the option of dropping him without penalty. Thanks.