CLE/ATL

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In a steep departure from past trades, I'm actually getting picks and trading away relievers.

Indians Trade:
Indians CL Chris Perez - ARB (2014)
Indians RP Vinnie Pestano - ARB (2014++)

Braves Trade:
2014 Braves 1st round
2014 Braves 2nd round
2014 Braves 3rd round
2014 Braves 5th round

I made this trade to lower my cap a tiny bit as Perez and Pestano were both going into arbitration. I also traded them away because my recent trades have given my bullpen some flexibility with Perkins and Fiens. Perez has been serviceable as Cleveland's closer and Pestano, who has been struggling, I expect to rebound. Both had better 2012 than 2013 seasons so I think that they have value in what they are expected to be.

I am happy about the future of my franchise because I got lots of depth with 4 picks in 2014, and even though Braves' 2014 picks will be low on the draft board with the quality of his team, a 1st rounder is nothing to scoff at. 

I think this trade was fair value because this trade is essentially what I got for Perkins + Fiens, and even though Perez + Pestano are not as valuable as them, neither are the Braves picks and also I am trading one less pick. In addition, these picks are for 2014 which is relatively less valuable because it means my prospects for 2014 will be a year later.

Thank you Braves for trading.
Saul.

LM EDIT: Perez ARB - Pestano ARB

[Smurphy (Braves)]

Accept. I wanted to help out my bullpen with this deal. Perez is a solid closer and I Expect Pestano to bounce back

[Troy (Cubs) (LM)]

Need to add contracts to the players. If the player is ARB, put ARB.

Approve.

[Smurphy (Braves)]

Indians Trade:
Indians CL Chris Perez TBD (2014)
Indians RP Vinnie Pestano TBD (2014++)

Braves Trade:
2014 Braves 1st round
2014 Braves 2nd round
2014 Braves 3rd round
2014 Braves 5th round

[Tyler (Mets)]

Approve

[Brandon (Twins) (LM)]

Not really sure this make much sense for CLE, but if how he explained the whole RP trading he's done, then it sounds like overall he has gained a pick. Pestano may have been a flash in he pan, and maybe Perez isn't the top closer we once knew.

Approve