AL: Trade for which pitcher?

[Sharky]

Really need a good starting pitcher in the AL (5x5).

I can acquire $17 Sonny Gray by giving up $18 Eugenio Suarez.
Might be able to get Frankie Montas $26 for a package deal, possibly headlined by Trevor Story $34.

Need Ks and Wins. Do I jump on the Gray deal? Or do I try for the Montas deal (because Story looks broken)? Gray probably a better bet for wins, maybe less so for Ks but he’s no slouch.

Thanks for help and input.

[Ken]

Sonny Gray deal looks fine

[Gregg]

Sonny Gray deal looks fine

Agree. I kind of like one for one deals that are fair and make sense for both parties.

[SlideRule]

Long term I wouldn't worry about Wins for Montas as he'll surely be traded sometime soon... right?

[Ken]

Long term I wouldn't worry about Wins for Montas as he'll surely be traded sometime soon... right?

Counting on post trade deadline wins is a fallacy in my opinion. There are so many pitfalls. A) There's a lot of games to be played until then B) Will he actually get traded? C) Getting wins from starting pitchers even on a good team is far from a given.

[Pauly]

Bigger Q: Would you lose Montas if he goes to the NL???

[Ken]

Bigger Q: Would you lose Montas if he goes to the NL???

Ohhhh, that's a good D), bro

[Sharky]

Would not lose Montas until after the season if traded to NL. But not sure if his owner will budge. Reason I like that one is dumping Story, but maybe I shouldn’t worry.

[Ken]

Would not lose Montas until after the season if traded to NL. But not sure if his owner will budge. Reason I like that one is dumping Story, but maybe I shouldn’t worry.

It seems like you are in a hurry to sell Story low. Are you thinking his value dips down further than it is right now?

He's definitely struggling but if I had Story I'd be wanting to at least wait until he gets hot to try to get something better in return.