12-team, AL-Only. I'm rarely a contender, but I'm in the top half this year, so for once, I'm going for it. One of the lower-ranked teams sounded me out about a big dump deal, the kind I rarely make, and it made sense to me. After a little modification, this is what we did--
I got--
Miguel Cabrera $51-'15
Dustin Pedroia $43-'16
Ronald Belisario $4-'16
Courtney Hawkins--minors
I gave--
Manny Machado $5-'15 (who hours later hit a grand slam, the little sh**)
Taijuan Walker--minors
Carlos Correa--minors
Jake Peavy $14-'16 (roster filler)
Don Kelly $2-'16 (same)
So, did I give up too much of my future for this shot at the title? Maybe I hosed myself, most of my "young core" is gone, but doggone it, I don't contend often. I got power and saves, both needed, and didn't give up anyone who was helping me NOW.
Give me your tired, your poor, and your opinions. Thanks!
I got--
Miguel Cabrera $51-'15
Dustin Pedroia $43-'16
Ronald Belisario $4-'16
Courtney Hawkins--minors
I gave--
Manny Machado $5-'15 (who hours later hit a grand slam, the little sh**)
Taijuan Walker--minors
Carlos Correa--minors
Jake Peavy $14-'16 (roster filler)
Don Kelly $2-'16 (same)
So, did I give up too much of my future for this shot at the title? Maybe I hosed myself, most of my "young core" is gone, but doggone it, I don't contend often. I got power and saves, both needed, and didn't give up anyone who was helping me NOW.
Give me your tired, your poor, and your opinions. Thanks!
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