Well I lose maybe my best player. Perkins has established himself as an elite RP the last 3 years, and positioned himself as one of the best closers in the game this year. However, the offer I got for him here was too good to pass. Bauer scares me, especially with his walk rate and lack of MLB success, but he's got time to work that out. The first round pick was what I was after as it gives me a chance to land another young guy to my farm. The other 3 picks were depth related, but necessary in my opinion given Perkins extremely friendly salary.
I offered this trade because I wanted to solidify by bullpen and give myself a safe option for saves next year. Even though Perkins won't get a load of saves he is a top closer in the AL so I know he will convert them.
I'm hoping that having two closers will give me a leg up on the competition as I try to win the AL central.
I gave up Trevor Bauer, my #2 pitching prospect as well as a top 100 prospect in my draft pick. Even though I gave up talent at the top (Bauer/5th pick), I feel like I regained enough value in Perkins especially because he has a nice contract for at least one year.
I also gave uo some depth in the minors with 3 draft picks next year, but I feel like round 6-12 will supply enough depth to keep players flowing through the minors.
Post by Troy (Cubs) (LM) on Aug 9, 2013 16:03:51 GMT
I see this as a lopsided trade.. The #5 pick in general would have been an overpay. It is WAY to much. And on top you are giving a top pitching prospect, who has his struggles, but still can be a top of the rotation starter. Not to mention pretty much your whole draft next year.
While I agree Perkins has had a great year, he plays for a bad team, which lowers his value, and this is his first season as a full time closer, he has no track record as a CL.
Perkins may well be the most valuable player on the Twins MLB roster right now, but that is all relative and doesn't necessarily make him worth a Trevor Bauer AND a Frazier/Stewart/Moran (depending on how the draft plays out). Yes, his 2.40 ERA and 1.08 WHIP since 2011 make him a great player, but he's not an elite commodity that you can't get from another team.
Bauer and the 5th pick, plus the three picks in 2014 are a whole lot to pay for 65ish innings and 30 saves.
Veto.
C: Austin Hedges
1B: Prince Fielder
2B: Micah Johnson
2B: Alex Yarbrough
3B:
SS: Luis Sardinas
SS: Jose Peraza
SS: Dorssys Paulino
SS: Roman Quinn
OF: Jesse Winker
OF: Andrew Toles
OF: Phillip Ervin
SP: Tyler Glasnow
SP: Matt Wisler
SP: Zach Eflin
SP: Enny Romero
SP: Burch Smith