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Blue Jays Discussion: The trade deadline approaches (Tue, Aug 2 at 6pm ET/3pm PT) and the market is taking shape

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Thats what i was thinking. Jays love the players that have control. Makes sense if you are giving up a guy like martinez
 
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López K's 11, returns to form as Deadline approaches

CINCINNATI -- The 2022 Trade Deadline is next Tuesday (Aug. 2) at 6 p.m. ET. As the injury-depleted Marlins try to gain ground in the National League Wild Card race, tough decisions will need to be made in regards to the short- and long-term future of the roster. One of
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CINCINNATI -- The 2022 Trade Deadline is next Tuesday (Aug. 2) at 6 p.m. ET.

As the injury-depleted Marlins try to gain ground in the National League Wild Card race, tough decisions will need to be made in regards to the short- and long-term future of the roster.

One of those players would be right-hander Pablo López, whose career-high-tying 11-strikeout performance in Tuesday night’s 2-1 victory over the Reds at Great American Ball Park will entice prospective buyers even more. López is lined up to pitch again in Sunday’s series finale against the Mets at loanDepot park.

“I don't really know how any of that works,” said López. “So I think in my mind, I'm already just preparing to come tomorrow for my Day 1 routine and just get ready for the next one. I just have to be in the moment.”

It’s a fine line the Marlins will need to walk. The club clearly needs to add thump to its lineup, preferably a lefty bat. In order to receive an impactful player, quality must be given in return. The organization has a surplus of starting pitching, but that can quickly change, as evidenced by this season. The depth has already been tested with injuries to Jesús Luzardo, Edward Cabrera, Cody Poteet, Max Meyer, Elieser Hernandez, Jordan Holloway, Paul Campbell and Sixto Sánchez.

Both ace Sandy Alcantara and López -- who isn’t a free agent until after the 2024 season -- were acquired by the Marlins in 2017 trades. They make a formidable 1-2 punch, especially when the latter is pitching like he did Tuesday. Following Jonathan India’s leadoff single in the first, López retired 12 in a row until Mike Moustakas’ leadoff homer in the fifth -- López's lone blemish. He reached 95.8 mph to strike out India in the sixth -- his fastest pitch of the season in the sixth inning or later.

"That's as good as stuff probably seen all year,” Reds manager David Bell said. “Good fastball, didn't really know which direction was going to cut it. He had a good sinker, great changeup, some good curveballs. Made for a tough night.”
 
Gotta say it is super refreshing hearing a GM talk that open about the process at such a tense time as the deadline. Most GM’s are tight lipped and won’t say a lot but she was very candid I thought. I didn’t like that she said “we’re not openly looking to trade Pablo but we’re listening” no KimI think you were the one who let everyone else know Pablo is available.
 
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Barger is making it more palatable to trade Orelvis with his breakout. A power-hitting, lefty, SS/3B, would give our lineup some great balance.

I'd still prefer to get Rodon over Lopez if the price is cheaper. We could throw him between Gausman and Manoah to give teams different looks instead of three consecutive righties.

I wonder if the Jays have interest in Trevor Rogers whose stock is down, but who was very good for the Marlins last year. The Jays probably want more of a sure thing though given our situation.
 
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Also, 2022 Draftees were add to “The Board”

2022 Top Prospects | THE BOARD | FanGraphs

Compreshensive MLB prospect rankings in a sortable, easy-to-read, feature-rich table.
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1. Moreno
2. O. Martinez
3. Tiedemann
4. Barriera
5. Jimenez
6. Groshans
7. Kasevich
8. G. Martinez
9. Van Eyk
10. Doughty
11. Toman
12. De Castro
13. Robberse
14. Frasso
15. Lopez

Van Eyk is too high. Toman and Lopez is too low.
 
stats1 said:
Gotta say it is super refreshing hearing a GM talk that open about the process at such a tense time as the deadline. Most GM’s are tight lipped and won’t say a lot but she was very candid I thought. I didn’t like that she said “we’re not openly looking to trade Pablo but we’re listening” no KimI think you were the one who let everyone else know Pablo is available.
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It's not the same thing. Saying a guy is available is not the same as saying you're intent on trading him. One scenario ends with him no longer on the team as a near-certainty. The other is a softer goal whereby they have a price with no expectation that someone will meet it or a directive to lower the ask/take the best available offer when they get down to the wire.
 
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How the hell do they even come up with these? There are a million different combos, how do you keep track?
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Chances are you can use Baseball-Reference's play index to find pitcher outings that include at least one HBP, error, HR and WP all in the same appearance, then fact check it to find the guys who did it in a single inning.

Time was we could replicate this but the sports-reference sites now charge a subscription fee for access to their various historical search tools.
 
I wonder if the Marlins would be willing to throw Joey Wendle into a deal. Versatile lefty bat who can play the infield and outfield, steal a base, take a walk and hit the odd homerun.
 
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Barger is making it more palatable to trade Orelvis with his breakout. A power-hitting, lefty, SS/3B, would give our lineup some great balance.
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The team did an unreal job of knowing their system and selling high last year on Martin and SWR. And then did it again with Smith and Logue in the Chapman deal.

It'll be interesting to see if Orelvis is that guy this year. Obviously a ton of hype given his power at SS, but it's questionable whether he's at SS long-term and those whiff rates at lower levels are a big red flag.
 
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