Hmmm... Some thoughts..
Vargas... is probably an RP with the Indians w/ the depth in the pitching staff.. but a starter prospect for just about every other team not named dodgers.. He's a personal favorite... (not that that means anything)
X Edwards probably would be unavailable.. He's a better prospect than Arias, already in the Indians' wigwam.. but..he can flat out hit.. bunt.. run.. run some more.. a four tool guy who might (and should) get a little stronger/drive the ball better.. The star of the deal coming back..
Arozarena, with the domestic violence stain.. may be someone the CLEFO avoids..
The two lefties.. easily loved but for opposite reasons.. McClanahan is a flame thrower that intimidates.. Think Garrett Crochet from the CWSox with more athleticism..
Flemming is a control and command guy.. He is more Mark Buehrle than an example of today's tall and fall flame throwers..
Goss.. IDK much about him..
Merryweather is just such a risk... he's been "coming back" from TJ for what seems like years.. He was (past tense) an interesting & projectable SP..
Gurriel is an automatic.. great contract, too.. think 1/2 the price of JRam w/ the same type of production..
Groshans is a huge get.. perhaps a better prospect than Austin Martin, imho, in the Jays system.. Has a filled tool box.
Both Riley and Joey are guys that are better than their current status..
Both of these deals.. would and should get a FULL GO..
I thought in the short run at least, all three teams win, the Indians get their retooling, Blue Jays get their star SS (who they could financially resign) then Tampa gets a veteran SP who they really need
To get the package with Edwards, I figured I would have to add in a young arm, plus it would set up the 40 man as well as lot better since we got 2 lefties in the deal who need to be added to the 40 man. Scouts rate to guys who play 2B/SS above Edwards in their system. I value contact above power, so Edwards is very high on my list. *side note, in my OOTP run through, Ty Cobb would be proud of me, I am leading the league in hits, batting average, doubles, triples, sac hits etc. Plus the Indians haven't had a left off prospect since Lofton honestly.
I totally forgot about Arozarena's domestic violence thing, but I have a hunch he found himself a gold digging momma, who likes everything her way. On paper his 20, was way better than anything any of ours did though. Rays may want to deal him cause of it in the end.
Merryweather actually did pitch in 20, he was hitting 96 normally (average was almost 97) then his change-up was about 80-81. From looking at his baseball savant numbers and whatnot, his stuff sinks and should be a strikeout pitcher. Its rare I see anyone in baseball rate a 29 year old American Prospect in a top 30 prospect list. I think we are underrating him as a pitcher, plus we would have him for almost his entire MLB career. I like him to slot into Carrasco's place in the rotation.
Goss was 19 draft pick from high school, so he is like 19 years old. I wanted someone who we didn't need to protect, but could help us down the line depth wise. I dont think he will be anything amazing, but feels like he has a very good floor if he avoids injuries.
Riley Adams fits the defensive first C, so I was planning on him being a depth piece this season then being the backup long term/gap person until Naylor is ready.
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