My point was asking what Sox pitcher was "hyped as the next Pedro."
BTW, I'm not suggesting we trade for a pitching prospect. I'm thinking someone proven and has 3-4 years fo team control. Maybe 2, if we can extend him.
Yes, that will take a "haul," too but Mayer is a good start to a package.
Duran and Perales or Wikelman might be a good start, too.
Rafaela and Yorke plus some second tiers...
You don't think that's not a good enough start? Add Hickey and Murphy/Walter...
The Castillo deal was costly, but SEA extended him: The Reds receives SS Edwin Arroyo, INF Noelvi Marte, RHP Levi Stoudt and RHP Andrew Moore. I think 2 were top 100.
There was a rumor we kicked the tire on Verlander, but he's not they type I'd trade top prospects for.
Civale might not have been an ace, but what did he cost? (I think he had 2-3 years or control, still.)
The Marlins traded Pablo Lopez, but not for prospects.
I'm sure someone knows better than I do, about some recent trades for SP'ers who were or quickly became solid #2s or aces.