I feel this is a huge downgrade from the previous deal, and contemplated taking a different offer because of it. Same idea though.. Perkins is good, but I suck, so I'm just gonna add some younger pieces with the picks.
C Gary Sanchez
1B Dominic Smith
2B
3B Miguel Sano
SS Carlos Correa
OF Byron Buxton
OF Austin Meadows
OF
UT
I agreed to this deal because it was the same as the last but I keep another draft pick and I don't give up Bauer.
I think that my 1st and 2nd round pick lose me an org top 5 and top 10 prospect, but that is definitely worth gaining a closer like Perkins especially with my current closer concerns.
Post by Troy (Cubs) (LM) on Aug 11, 2013 0:55:10 GMT
I still hate this for CLE. You can get significantly more value out of that 1st rounder than a run of the mill closer.
Huge win here Twins. He will land an elite prospect with that pick and has the 2nd and 4th rounders still. Buxton, Correa, Sano, and the 4th and 5th overall picks look real nice.
Post by Anthony (Cards) (LM) on Aug 11, 2013 5:49:50 GMT
Like I said before, I think the 1st round pick alone is too much. Perkins is on a bad team and could easily be traded out of the closer role. The pick has a lot more value right now and the player taken will have a lot more value also. The Indians could easily get a much better player.