2269 - Trade Deadline Activity

Take 10 with Tim – July 26, 2024 @ 8 am1.The trade deadline is in four days. Here are the 10 players most likely to be traded. Do they get moved, and if so, where?1)Jack Flaherty (Det)i.Red Sox2)Garrett Crochet (CHW)i.Astros3)Carlos Estevaz (LAA) – New Yorki.Who gets the saves in LA? Ben Joyce??ii.Do you think Estevez remains a closer?4)Tanner Scott (Mia) - Philliesi.Who gets the saves in Miami?ii.Do you think Scott stays closer?5)Jazz Chisholm (Mia)i.Astros6)Erick Fedde (CHW)i.Brewers7)Zach Eflin (TB)i.Padres8)Luis Roberts (CHW)i.Yankees9)Brent Rooker (Oak)i.Guardians10)Cal Quantrill (Col)i.Orioles2.Players who would be fun to be traded1)Tarik Skubal (Det)i.Orioles2)Kyle Finnegan (Was)i.Moved - 3)Mason Miller (Oak)i.Does not get moved4)Vlad Jr. (Tor)i.Does not get moved3.Let’s look at the division races4.Chayce McDermott got the call and pitched on Wednesday. What did you think?a.David Festa got another shot on Wednesday and looked good against a pretty good Phillies team – 4.1 IP, 4 hits, 1 ER, 7K/2BB – Thoughts?5.Jorge Mateo hits the IL, and Connor Norby gets the call. Are you interested?6.Christian Yelich might be lost for the season with another back issue. He will see a specialist to discuss options. Who will secure his playing time?7.What one hitter are you targeting for your FAAB this weekend?a.Victor Robles8.What one pitcher are you targeting for your FAAB this weekend?a.River Ryan