1. How did your deadline go overall?
C+. Not bad but not good either. I didn't think we really had a ton to do, and we ended up not doing much. Our bigger moves were earlier in the year.
2. What didn't you get done that you had hoped to do?
I had a last-minute deal in place for Correa that got derailed due to an injury to one of my players... disappointed that it was so last minute because we might have otherwise been able to work something out.
3. Who has been your most pleasant surprise so far? Biggest disappointment?
Sean Manaea has been this year's surprise breakout, with an ERA below 3. With Pivetta in 2019, Bundy in 2020, and now Manaea, this marks the third year in a row where a cheap offseason pickup has had an outstanding year for us. On the other side, Brett Siddall hasn't really lived up to his ratings or success from last year.
4. Which acquisition (if any) are you most excited about? Which departure will hurt the most?
Tyler Duffey has done great in our rotation so far, and waiver claim Oscar Hernandez might've won the starting catcher job with his bat and defense. We haven't had any significant departures this year, yet.
5. How has your farm changed since the start of the year? Trending up, down, or about the same?
Trending up. We had a decent draft, and picked up an IFA that looks nice. Several lesser ranked prospects that I picked up in various trades also look really nice to my scout...
6. What are your goals for the second half (both player performances as well as team)?
We're within striking distance of first place. I'd like to see Siddall's bat improve a bit, and Andrew Miller find some more consistency as well.
7. Which trade were you most surprised by this deadline season?
Kershaw. I wouldn't have done it if I were the Orioles, but they are in first place. Whether that success is sustainable remains to be seen...
8. Which teams have improved the most since the start of the year?
St. Louis has made some great future-focused moves. Philadelphia obviously made a splash with Syndergaard, but their performance so far hasn't really met expectations. New York Mets have also done surprisingly well, justifying the trade on their end. And Baltimore is tearing up the FED this year...
9. What's your updated World Series prediction?
Angels over Dodgers, in an extra-inning game 7
1. How did your deadline go overall?
C+. Not bad but not good either. I didn't think we really had a ton to do, and we ended up not doing much. Our bigger moves were earlier in the year.
2. What didn't you get done that you had hoped to do?
I had a last-minute deal in place for Correa that got derailed due to an injury to one of my players... disappointed that it was so last minute because we might have otherwise been able to work something out.
3. Who has been your most pleasant surprise so far? Biggest disappointment?
Sean Manaea has been this year's surprise breakout, with an ERA below 3. With Pivetta in 2019, Bundy in 2020, and now Manaea, this marks the third year in a row where a cheap offseason pickup has had an outstanding year for us. On the other side, Brett Siddall hasn't really lived up to his ratings or success from last year.
4. Which acquisition (if any) are you most excited about? Which departure will hurt the most?
Tyler Duffey has done great in our rotation so far, and waiver claim Oscar Hernandez might've won the starting catcher job with his bat and defense. We haven't had any significant departures this year, yet.
5. How has your farm changed since the start of the year? Trending up, down, or about the same?
Trending up. We had a decent draft, and picked up an IFA that looks nice. Several lesser ranked prospects that I picked up in various trades also look really nice to my scout...
6. What are your goals for the second half (both player performances as well as team)?
We're within striking distance of first place. I'd like to see Siddall's bat improve a bit, and Andrew Miller find some more consistency as well.
7. Which trade were you most surprised by this deadline season?
Kershaw. I wouldn't have done it if I were the Orioles, but they are in first place. Whether that success is sustainable remains to be seen...
8. Which teams have improved the most since the start of the year?
St. Louis has made some great future-focused moves. Philadelphia obviously made a splash with Syndergaard, but their performance so far hasn't really met expectations. New York Mets have also done surprisingly well, justifying the trade on their end. And Baltimore is tearing up the FED this year...
9. What's your updated World Series prediction?
Angels over Dodgers, in an extra-inning game 7 ;)