I think you will be surprised how little some very good pitchers get in return via summer trades.
We'll see.
So far, this year (and last summer, too) the returns on trade have been very low.
I've seen both play once in Portland.
I will say, Dalbec is twice the defender Chavis is at 3B, and I'm not the only one who thinks that.
BTW, I did mention Chavis at 2B and Dalbec at 1B next year.
Of course beating the best teams is better. It gives them a loss and amounts to a 2 game swing per game.
My point was that, if they are 13-3 vs two key opponents, then their record vs other teams must be worse, and it is.
It wasn't meant to be a statement on importance.
Not really, Moreland, Pearce, Nunez and Holt are all free agents after 2019.
We'll need to fill 2B (Chavis & Marco/Chatham) and 1B (Dalbec & Chavis)
I'm fine with trading Dalbec, if we can get a much better player than by trading someone like Shawaryn, but I don't think it's a clear move.
I'm not sure we want a line-up with 2 high K guys like Chavis & Dalbec, but our budget will be tight again next year, and 1B/2B is a big area where we can cut major expenses and maybe not lose any ground.
Devers is ahead of JD in hitting, but your point is well-taken.
I don't get the rational. We just had several days off (yes with travel), and the AS break is coming soon.
BTW, Vaz ranks 13th in the AL in wRC+ since May 1st. JBJ is 12th.
I'm counting on ...
Marco Freakin' Hernandez!
Yes, I get it, but my point is we should be able to get 1-2 decent pitchers without giving up Casas, Dalebec, Duran, Mata, Chatham, DHern, Groome, Houk or Flores.
The only pitchers we have with an ERA under 4 over the last 4 weeks:
....but look at some of the WHIP!
1.69 Workman (1.50 WHIP)
1.74 Brasier (1.26)
1.86 Taylor (1.03)
2.16 Johnson (1.80 & on IL)
3.38 Hembree (0.38- tiny sample size)
3.75 Brewer (1.75)
3.86 Lakins (1.71)
3.86 JSmith (1.29)
No starters.
4.21 ERod
4.55 Sale
5.40 Price
5.85 Porcello
The worst (8+ IP)
11.42 Shawaryn
9.90 Walden
8.18 Barnes
Last 14 days (3+ IP)
1.59 Brasier (1.06)
2.70 Workman (1.50)
3.00 J Smith (1.00)
3.00 Price (1.33)
3.60 Taylor (1.80)
4.32 ERod (1.26)
5.40 Wright (2.00)
6.23 Velazquez (1.61)
7.71 Brewer (1.93)
7.71 Sale (1.54)
12.27 Barnes
14.54 Walden
15.63 Porcello
Addison Reed did not cost a Ty Buttrey.
While Beeks has looked good after the trade, not many cared when we sent him packing to get Eovaldi.
I think we can get 1-2 solid pitchers- not great for scraps that may or may not turn into Beeks or Buttrey.
The Astros are pretty scary when all are healthy, and they may make a big splash at the deadline.
I'm not counting us out, yet. One long winning stretch may get us right back into the conversation.