WAS / TOR

[Gareth (Nats)]

Washington Nationals Trade
:

OF D Brown (0.5M, ARB, ARB, ARB)
SS I Desmond (ARB, ARB)
2B D Espinosa (ARB, ARB, ARB)
P D Storen (ARB, ARB, ARB)


Toronto Blue Jays Trade
:

1B
E Encarnacion (9.67M, 9.67M, 9.67M-option)
OF J Bautista (14M, 14M, 14M-option)
P JA Happ (5.95M, 5.95M-option)
P N Wagner (0.5M, 0.5M, ARB, ARB, ARB)
2B A Burns (Prospect)

WAS + 29.62
TOR - 29.62 (pending arbitration)


I'm doing this trade to get Encarnacion at first base which would be huge for the contract he has. I also replace the potential of Dom Brown with the almost guaranteed production of Joey Bats. I like Andy Burns, got a sneeky feeling he could do a solid all round job in the Majors. Happ and Wagner were to round out the trade because TOR didn't want them. I don't mind taking them on as they could help me, they weren't a big part of the deal for me. 

Sucks to lose Desmond at SS but happy with my return. Should really help me be competitive this year. Trying to find the balance between this year and the future.

Also, helping Toronto get under the cap was a big part of this deal.

Enjoyed dealing with Silvio, even if he does take his time! Thanks.

Toronto to confirm.

[Silvio (Blue Jays)]

Confirmed.

I hated moving EE in this deal, though I got two younger bats and did save quite a bit of salary.

Desmond is one of the premium shortstops who has 20/20 potential every season, and gives me the option of moving Reyes possibly down the road. Getting a young shortstop who is under contract at a reasonable rate is huge and gives me another strong piece to build around or another asset to trade. As for Brown, he finally broke out last season hitting 27 HR's and I think hitting at Citizen Bank his power numbers should still improve. He did struggle in the second half, though I believe he has 30-35 home run potential. Bautista is an aging slugger who doesn't look as durable as he used to (92 games, 118 games the past two seasons respectively). As for Happ, I wanted to rid myself of his contract, same with Wagner. Espinosa gives me a nice sleeper option at second base. He has some pop and could steal bases, despite the low average. Storen two years ago was looking like one of the top young relievers in the game, and I'm sure he gets another opportunity to close out games at some point.

[Troy (Cubs) (LM)]

Approve. Dom and Dez are some nice young pieces to bring back in return.

[Anthony (Cards) (LM)]

Approve

[Robbie (Padres)]

approve

[Brandon (Rangers)]

fine