Long-time rivals Seattle and Shackamaxon have put aside their differences, albeit temporarily, to complete another big trade. Heading cross-country from the Seattle Monarchs is ace starter Bruno Talamantez, who is excited to re-join former teammate Steven Broadbent. "Steve called me after he was traded, and told me how amazing Philadelphia was," Talamantez said, as he touched down at Philadelphia International Airport this morning. While tired from the overnight flight from Seattle, he appeared excited about the new opportunity.
"I was buried in the rotation in Seattle," he said. "Here, I'll get to lead an incredibly talented group of youngsters." He was, of course, referring to the formidable young starters in the Lenape system, headlined by John Ryan and Alejandro Baez. Talamantez will help mentor those two, alongside youngster Juan Santiago this season, and possibly last season's #1 overall draft pick Michael Leach, who is expected to debut with the Lenape late in the 2029 season.
"I'm a free agent next season, but if I like what I see here, I'm definitely open to signing an extension."
The cost for Shackamaxon was steep, with four prospects and a high draft pick heading west. The Monarchs welcome AAA catcher Jose Rodriguez and 3B Alan Rivers, AA OF John Carson, and a second round draft pick next summer. The two teams will also swap promising young pitchers currently rehabbing from serious injuries: the Lenape are receiving Juan Velez, and the Monarchs will get Rodrigo Padilla, recently re-acquired by the Lenape from Brick.
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