Thursday, April 5, 2018

Philadelphia's Trading Depot

Wow, the free agent class of starting pitchers is very weak, right? Well, if you need an upgrade to your rotation, Philadelphia has three rotation-toppers up for trade:
  • John Ryan - former top 3 pick has turned into a dependable 4-WAR starter.
  • Will Hickford - shows top of the rotation potential
  • Yorikane Kichikawa - veteran ace coming off a "down" season where he had 4.25 FIP and 3.1 WAR
I have a few available starters at AAA:
  • Ivan Gallardo - dependable veteran 5th starter type.
  • Eric Hammond - top-20 prospect, forced his way from single A to AAA by the end of the season. Probably not yet ready for the majors, but will be a formidable starter when he arrives.
Do you need a 1B upgrade, and are afraid to give a contract to either of the 37-year-old free agents? Perhaps you want someone ten years younger, not even into their prime yet?
  • Javier Ortiz - steady hitter, just finished his age-24 season. 111 OPS+ in two-plus seasons.
  • Javier Cisneros - prospect who has torn up AAA the last two seasons. Ready for the majors.
  • John Dodds - not young, but absolutely destroys LHP. Can platoon or come off the bench for a big late-inning hit.
I have a glut of major-league caliber outfielders available, including:
  • John Willis - steady left fielder. Led off for me last season due to .382 OBP (.398 vs RHP!). Has 20-HR power and hits for average. What's not to love?
  • Jorge Benavides - 24-year-old came out of nowhere to force a promotion from AAA and then tore up major league pitching: .913 OPS, 140 WRC+. Finished 3rd in Outstanding Newcomer voting.
  • Jose Molina - Excellent 4th OF, can play anywhere with exceptional defense. 
More outfielders, currently in AAA, who can play in the majors now:
If one of those players, or anyone else on my roster interest you, don't hesitate to reach out.

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