I thought it would be nice to do another media day, after a frenzied trade deadline. Many players who had been on the block for a long time moved, and there were also several surprises. Please take some time and tell us how your deadline went, and what you hope to accomplish the rest of the year.
1. How did your deadline go overall?
2. What didn't you get done that you had hoped to do?
3. Who has been your most pleasant surprise so far? Biggest disappointment?
4. Which acquisition (if any) are you most excited about? Which departure will hurt the most?
5. How has your farm changed since the start of the year? Trending up, down, or about the same?
6. What are your goals for the second half (both player performances as well as team)?
7. Which trade were you most surprised by this deadline season?
8. Which teams have improved the most since the start of the year?
9. What's your updated World Series prediction?
Thanks everyone!
2019 Trade Deadline Media Day
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Tieran
Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Media Day
1. How did your deadline go overall?
Honestly pretty horribly I came up just short on just about everyone and failed to add a single player. That being said at least I didn't make any horribly stupid trades.
2. What didn't you get done that you had hoped to do?
Acquire a new Center Fielder. With Manny Margot injured for the entire season I needed a stopgap center fielder for this season and despite inquiring on almost every decent outfielder available and even some who weren't I struck out on all of them.
3. Who has been your most pleasant surprise so far? Biggest disappointment?
Although its a small sample size due to numerous injuries Jose Pirela has been absolutely unreal. He has a 203 wRC+ this year and has been dynamic while healthy. Will Myers on the other hand has been horrendous, he only has a .699 OPS and has quickly become an albatross.
4. Which acquisition (if any) are you most excited about? Which departure will hurt the most?
I made no moves. The soon to be call up of Tatis is exciting though.
5. How has your farm changed since the start of the year? Trending up, down, or about the same?
I would say my farm is about the same but maybe slightly worse due to multiple pitching prospects undergoing major arm surgeries.
6. What are your goals for the second half (both player performances as well as team)?
Stay Healthy and get promoted. This team has a lot of elite young talent and a lot more on it's way but health has been an issue thus far and has held us back.
7. Which trade were you most surprised by this deadline season?
The Nationals. Definitely didn't expect Harper to be traded.
8. Which teams have improved the most since the start of the year?
Angels. Incredible moves by them.
9. What's your updated World Series prediction?
Athletics over Dodgers.
Honestly pretty horribly I came up just short on just about everyone and failed to add a single player. That being said at least I didn't make any horribly stupid trades.
2. What didn't you get done that you had hoped to do?
Acquire a new Center Fielder. With Manny Margot injured for the entire season I needed a stopgap center fielder for this season and despite inquiring on almost every decent outfielder available and even some who weren't I struck out on all of them.
3. Who has been your most pleasant surprise so far? Biggest disappointment?
Although its a small sample size due to numerous injuries Jose Pirela has been absolutely unreal. He has a 203 wRC+ this year and has been dynamic while healthy. Will Myers on the other hand has been horrendous, he only has a .699 OPS and has quickly become an albatross.
4. Which acquisition (if any) are you most excited about? Which departure will hurt the most?
I made no moves. The soon to be call up of Tatis is exciting though.
5. How has your farm changed since the start of the year? Trending up, down, or about the same?
I would say my farm is about the same but maybe slightly worse due to multiple pitching prospects undergoing major arm surgeries.
6. What are your goals for the second half (both player performances as well as team)?
Stay Healthy and get promoted. This team has a lot of elite young talent and a lot more on it's way but health has been an issue thus far and has held us back.
7. Which trade were you most surprised by this deadline season?
The Nationals. Definitely didn't expect Harper to be traded.
8. Which teams have improved the most since the start of the year?
Angels. Incredible moves by them.
9. What's your updated World Series prediction?
Athletics over Dodgers.
Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Media Day
1. I'm really happy with our deadline overall. We brought in a solid SP, excellent bat, and good closer. We also moved two soon-to-be free agents for a series of good to great prospects (and near MLB ready, at that).
2. I was hoping to find another true TOR arm. That didn't pan out, and I think we'll need one next year.
3. I've been really happy with Nick Pivetta. He's turned into a #2 type starter, maybe even an ace. Danny Duffy is improving, but still looking bad. And, of course, the injury to Ohtani was devastating.
4. I'm most excited about Will Smith, probably. Our bullpen has been inconsistent, and hoping he can solidify it. I'm sad to see Diaz go, he has great potential. His arm injury was worrisome, however, and I think we sold high.
5. Probably about the same. The Puig and Simmons trades brought in some nice talent, to offset the guys we shipped out. Our draft's 1-6 rounds have produced one guy who's stuck in our system, 2nd rounder Andrew Vaughn. He is a nice talent at the only position where we don't have anyone locked up long term.
6. We need to solidify our currently weak division lead. I'm hoping to see Duffy improve, and give us a nice Pivetta, Duffy, Cole front end rotation.
7. Definitely the Nats and Harper. I think it's a risky move... we'll see if it pans out.
8. Braves have made some really good moves recently. I think they've become a dark horse contender.
9. A's over Angels. Hard to really compare teams across leagues, but the A's are absolutely stacked. It could really be any of them, us, Dodgers, or Mets.
2. I was hoping to find another true TOR arm. That didn't pan out, and I think we'll need one next year.
3. I've been really happy with Nick Pivetta. He's turned into a #2 type starter, maybe even an ace. Danny Duffy is improving, but still looking bad. And, of course, the injury to Ohtani was devastating.
4. I'm most excited about Will Smith, probably. Our bullpen has been inconsistent, and hoping he can solidify it. I'm sad to see Diaz go, he has great potential. His arm injury was worrisome, however, and I think we sold high.
5. Probably about the same. The Puig and Simmons trades brought in some nice talent, to offset the guys we shipped out. Our draft's 1-6 rounds have produced one guy who's stuck in our system, 2nd rounder Andrew Vaughn. He is a nice talent at the only position where we don't have anyone locked up long term.
6. We need to solidify our currently weak division lead. I'm hoping to see Duffy improve, and give us a nice Pivetta, Duffy, Cole front end rotation.
7. Definitely the Nats and Harper. I think it's a risky move... we'll see if it pans out.
8. Braves have made some really good moves recently. I think they've become a dark horse contender.
9. A's over Angels. Hard to really compare teams across leagues, but the A's are absolutely stacked. It could really be any of them, us, Dodgers, or Mets.
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starfox64
Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Media Day
1. How did your deadline go overall?
Not well. Really, really wanted to ship Diekman to get some prospect return, or to improve the rotation/pen. None of that happened.
2. What didn't you get done that you had hoped to do?
Again, wanted to make some moves to get better pitching, but the price on guys I inquired about was far too high.
3. Who has been your most pleasant surprise so far? Biggest disappointment?
Biggest surprise has to be Franklin Barreto. Good player in the minors last season, bur elite in the majors this season. Sure, BABIP is high, but it's been high all season and hasn't regressed. Biggest disappointment is my entire rotation. I didn't expect them to be world beaters...but sheesh. They are truly terrible.
4. Which acquisition (if any) are you most excited about? Which departure will hurt the most?
Buster Posey, hands down. Elite catchers are impossible to find, and I have one for three more years. On the flip side, I will never forgive Johnny for fleecing me in one of my first trades in the league, taking Nelson/Crouse/Hiura for Alvarez and Peters. Terrible, terrible trade.
5. How has your farm changed since the start of the year? Trending up, down, or about the same?
Trending down. Top prospect out for a year and again, stupidly traded away a couple of my best specs.
6. What are your goals for the second half (both player performances as well as team)?
I want to finish around 4th or 5th and for Barreto to be a legitimate MVP/RoY(??) candidate. Other than that, evaluating prospect performance and adjusting promotions accordingly.
7. Which trade were you most surprised by this deadline season?
Harper trade, hands down. It's not like he was a rental, and again, I still don't really understand what Washington gains there.
8. Which teams have improved the most since the start of the year?
Probably the Braves. They've made the most major deals, but we'll see if they actually improve, or if they miss out barely, which I think would be devastating.
9. What's your updated World Series prediction?
Dodgers over A's, and I cry watching Brandon Woodruff pitch Game 7 in the live sim.
Not well. Really, really wanted to ship Diekman to get some prospect return, or to improve the rotation/pen. None of that happened.
2. What didn't you get done that you had hoped to do?
Again, wanted to make some moves to get better pitching, but the price on guys I inquired about was far too high.
3. Who has been your most pleasant surprise so far? Biggest disappointment?
Biggest surprise has to be Franklin Barreto. Good player in the minors last season, bur elite in the majors this season. Sure, BABIP is high, but it's been high all season and hasn't regressed. Biggest disappointment is my entire rotation. I didn't expect them to be world beaters...but sheesh. They are truly terrible.
4. Which acquisition (if any) are you most excited about? Which departure will hurt the most?
Buster Posey, hands down. Elite catchers are impossible to find, and I have one for three more years. On the flip side, I will never forgive Johnny for fleecing me in one of my first trades in the league, taking Nelson/Crouse/Hiura for Alvarez and Peters. Terrible, terrible trade.
5. How has your farm changed since the start of the year? Trending up, down, or about the same?
Trending down. Top prospect out for a year and again, stupidly traded away a couple of my best specs.
6. What are your goals for the second half (both player performances as well as team)?
I want to finish around 4th or 5th and for Barreto to be a legitimate MVP/RoY(??) candidate. Other than that, evaluating prospect performance and adjusting promotions accordingly.
7. Which trade were you most surprised by this deadline season?
Harper trade, hands down. It's not like he was a rental, and again, I still don't really understand what Washington gains there.
8. Which teams have improved the most since the start of the year?
Probably the Braves. They've made the most major deals, but we'll see if they actually improve, or if they miss out barely, which I think would be devastating.
9. What's your updated World Series prediction?
Dodgers over A's, and I cry watching Brandon Woodruff pitch Game 7 in the live sim.
Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Media Day
1. How did your deadline go overall?
Just fine. Wanted to take it slow, but a deal for Jefry Rodriguez materialized which gave us a bit more movement this year. Still, I feel like we didn't lose much farm capital.
2. What didn't you get done that you had hoped to do?
It would have been nice to get a big bat, but overall I'm still satisfied.
3. Who has been your most pleasant surprise so far? Biggest disappointment?
Jean Segura has really struggled this year. Now he's injured. Could be a bleak future for him moving forward.
4. Which acquisition (if any) are you most excited about? Which departure will hurt the most?
Even though I acquired Bo Bichette, I'm most excited about Randal Grichuk. Losing Domingo Santana early this year hurt, and Grichuk should help full a void and hit more bombs for us.
5. How has your farm changed since the start of the year? Trending up, down, or about the same?
The Pollock trade was really hard on my farm, causing me to lose Casey Mize. However, I never have a top farm, and feel that I still have enough depth to maintain long-term success.
6. What are your goals for the second half (both player performances as well as team)?
Avoid relegation. That's pretty much it.
7. Which trade were you most surprised by this deadline season?
Trading Harper is pretty ballsy, especially when he isn't publicly shopped. However, I do like Sean Newcomb.
8. Which teams have improved the most since the start of the year?
Braves had a big year. Athletics are much improved this year as well.
9. What's your updated World Series prediction?
Rays over Dodgers.
Just fine. Wanted to take it slow, but a deal for Jefry Rodriguez materialized which gave us a bit more movement this year. Still, I feel like we didn't lose much farm capital.
2. What didn't you get done that you had hoped to do?
It would have been nice to get a big bat, but overall I'm still satisfied.
3. Who has been your most pleasant surprise so far? Biggest disappointment?
Jean Segura has really struggled this year. Now he's injured. Could be a bleak future for him moving forward.
4. Which acquisition (if any) are you most excited about? Which departure will hurt the most?
Even though I acquired Bo Bichette, I'm most excited about Randal Grichuk. Losing Domingo Santana early this year hurt, and Grichuk should help full a void and hit more bombs for us.
5. How has your farm changed since the start of the year? Trending up, down, or about the same?
The Pollock trade was really hard on my farm, causing me to lose Casey Mize. However, I never have a top farm, and feel that I still have enough depth to maintain long-term success.
6. What are your goals for the second half (both player performances as well as team)?
Avoid relegation. That's pretty much it.
7. Which trade were you most surprised by this deadline season?
Trading Harper is pretty ballsy, especially when he isn't publicly shopped. However, I do like Sean Newcomb.
8. Which teams have improved the most since the start of the year?
Braves had a big year. Athletics are much improved this year as well.
9. What's your updated World Series prediction?
Rays over Dodgers.
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joryBlueJays
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Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Media Day
1. How did your deadline go overall?
I think it went okay. I think I lost some skill on the team right now but the future should be better.
2. What didn't you get done that you had hoped to do?
I kind of wanted to trade Smoak but it's my own fault for not really putting him out there much.
3. Who has been your most pleasant surprise so far? Biggest disappointment?
Donaldson. I knew he was good. Not THIS good. Biggest disappointment has to be Bo Bichette although he's gone now.
4. Which acquisition (if any) are you most excited about? Which departure will hurt the most?
I'm really excited about the acquisition of Jefry Rodriguez. Losing Osuna hurt for many reasons. In the end I feel like I had to trade him given his past.
5. How has your farm changed since the start of the year? Trending up, down, or about the same?
Stayed the same I guess. Not sure.
6. What are your goals for the second half (both player performances as well as team)?
Winning would be neat.
7. Which trade were you most surprised by this deadline season?
Harper. What the hell.
8. Which teams have improved the most since the start of the year?
Braves 100%
9. What's your updated World Series prediction?
Rockies win it all.
I think it went okay. I think I lost some skill on the team right now but the future should be better.
2. What didn't you get done that you had hoped to do?
I kind of wanted to trade Smoak but it's my own fault for not really putting him out there much.
3. Who has been your most pleasant surprise so far? Biggest disappointment?
Donaldson. I knew he was good. Not THIS good. Biggest disappointment has to be Bo Bichette although he's gone now.
4. Which acquisition (if any) are you most excited about? Which departure will hurt the most?
I'm really excited about the acquisition of Jefry Rodriguez. Losing Osuna hurt for many reasons. In the end I feel like I had to trade him given his past.
5. How has your farm changed since the start of the year? Trending up, down, or about the same?
Stayed the same I guess. Not sure.
6. What are your goals for the second half (both player performances as well as team)?
Winning would be neat.
7. Which trade were you most surprised by this deadline season?
Harper. What the hell.
8. Which teams have improved the most since the start of the year?
Braves 100%
9. What's your updated World Series prediction?
Rockies win it all.
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Bugs Spalding
2019 Trade Deadline - MINNESOTA TWINS
1. How did your deadline go overall?
Despite the many trade inquiries, the Twins were inactive. The budget restraints that came into play this year will be gone by season's end, so the Twins will be more active then.
2. What didn't you get done that you had hoped to do?
Sure did wish to pick up another starting pitcher, but that's what everyone was after. Also, GM's kept asking for the only 2 good ones on the Twins ML roster.
3. Who has been your most pleasant surprise so far? Biggest disappointment?
The best surprise has been how well RF Max Kepler has been playing (AVG=.291 OPS=.889 HR=21 RBI=78 WAR=2.3). Biggest disappoint? Hands down its that bum C Jason Castro (soon to test the free market - good luck ya bum).
4. Which acquisition (if any) are you most excited about? Which departure will hurt the most?
When 2B Jorge Polanco came off of suspension, that boosted the team. None of the year end departures will hurt this team at all, but will help free up needed payroll space.
5. How has your farm changed since the start of the year? Trending up, down, or about the same?
The Twins farm system is doing great. many of the prospects are moving right along. The draft was productive also.
6. What are your goals for the second half (both player performances as well as team)?
The only team goal is to not be demoted to TFB. Catching the teams at the top of the PRO league is not realistic this season.
7. Which trade were you most surprised by this deadline season?
Gotta be the Bryce Harper trade, right?
8. Which teams have improved the most since the start of the year?
Angels, Rockies, Mets
9. What's your updated World Series prediction?
LA Dodgers
Despite the many trade inquiries, the Twins were inactive. The budget restraints that came into play this year will be gone by season's end, so the Twins will be more active then.
2. What didn't you get done that you had hoped to do?
Sure did wish to pick up another starting pitcher, but that's what everyone was after. Also, GM's kept asking for the only 2 good ones on the Twins ML roster.
3. Who has been your most pleasant surprise so far? Biggest disappointment?
The best surprise has been how well RF Max Kepler has been playing (AVG=.291 OPS=.889 HR=21 RBI=78 WAR=2.3). Biggest disappoint? Hands down its that bum C Jason Castro (soon to test the free market - good luck ya bum).
4. Which acquisition (if any) are you most excited about? Which departure will hurt the most?
When 2B Jorge Polanco came off of suspension, that boosted the team. None of the year end departures will hurt this team at all, but will help free up needed payroll space.
5. How has your farm changed since the start of the year? Trending up, down, or about the same?
The Twins farm system is doing great. many of the prospects are moving right along. The draft was productive also.
6. What are your goals for the second half (both player performances as well as team)?
The only team goal is to not be demoted to TFB. Catching the teams at the top of the PRO league is not realistic this season.
7. Which trade were you most surprised by this deadline season?
Gotta be the Bryce Harper trade, right?
8. Which teams have improved the most since the start of the year?
Angels, Rockies, Mets
9. What's your updated World Series prediction?
LA Dodgers
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JohnnyMac - Dodgers
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Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Media Day
Dodgers
1. How did your deadline go overall?
I think it went well for me. I was only looking to get a reliever and I got a great one with Riley Ferrell.
2. What didn't you get done that you had hoped to do?
Would of been nice to sign a big star player but also glad to not take on all the money that comes with them.
3. Who has been your most pleasant surprise so far? Biggest disappointment?
Biggest surprise would be Woodruff. He is pitching like and Ace this year. Very disappointed with all the injuries. Top 4 starters all had long term injuries.
4. Which acquisition (if any) are you most excited about? Which departure will hurt the most?
TIM TEBOW!
5. How has your farm changed since the start of the year? Trending up, down, or about the same?
I have traded away a few great prospects to add SP to my rotation (Bumgarner, Nelson, Woodruff) were all added to replace the injured. Still very happy with my farm system that is still tops in the CLB.
6. What are your goals for the second half (both player performances as well as team)?
Try and stay healthy
7. Which trade were you most surprised by this deadline season?
Harper
8. Which teams have improved the most since the start of the year?
Rockies
9. What's your updated World Series prediction?
Dodgers or Chicago
1. How did your deadline go overall?
I think it went well for me. I was only looking to get a reliever and I got a great one with Riley Ferrell.
2. What didn't you get done that you had hoped to do?
Would of been nice to sign a big star player but also glad to not take on all the money that comes with them.
3. Who has been your most pleasant surprise so far? Biggest disappointment?
Biggest surprise would be Woodruff. He is pitching like and Ace this year. Very disappointed with all the injuries. Top 4 starters all had long term injuries.
4. Which acquisition (if any) are you most excited about? Which departure will hurt the most?
TIM TEBOW!
5. How has your farm changed since the start of the year? Trending up, down, or about the same?
I have traded away a few great prospects to add SP to my rotation (Bumgarner, Nelson, Woodruff) were all added to replace the injured. Still very happy with my farm system that is still tops in the CLB.
6. What are your goals for the second half (both player performances as well as team)?
Try and stay healthy
7. Which trade were you most surprised by this deadline season?
Harper
8. Which teams have improved the most since the start of the year?
Rockies
9. What's your updated World Series prediction?
Dodgers or Chicago
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Athleticsgm
Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Media Day
1. How did your deadline go overall?
Solid, filled some needed holes and cleared up space for some young top prospects to show their stuff.
2. What didn't you get done that you had hoped to do?
Disappointed to have missed out on Winker though. Was a big fan of his affordability and plus bat esp. his eye. I think he has a chance to do some serious damage in LA.
3. Who has been your most pleasant surprise so far? Biggest disappointment?
I have a lot of guys that have played better than anticipated but for me I'd have to choose Alex Reyes. While I expected him to be solid this year, I didn't anticipate him having a CY Young caliber season. Our biggest disappointment would have to be Kevin Newman. Fully expected him to run away with 2B this year but he's stumbled out of the gate. Thankfully there is depth behind him that allows us to let him continue to develop in AAA
4. Which acquisition (if any) are you most excited about? Which departure will hurt the most?
Tyler Beede seems like the perfect buy low candidate for us. I'm a big fan of his 70 stamina and he had fantastic debut giving us 8 innings w/ 2ER.
5. How has your farm changed since the start of the year? Trending up, down, or about the same?
6. What are your goals for the second half (both player performances as well as team)?
Continue to see my young prospects development and stay healthy is the goal
7. Which trade were you most surprised by this deadline season?
Harper....
8. Which teams have improved the most since the start of the year?
I'm assuming this means after the offseason: Angels and it's not close
9. What's your updated World Series prediction?
Idk the playoff format but I'll go with the Mets
Solid, filled some needed holes and cleared up space for some young top prospects to show their stuff.
2. What didn't you get done that you had hoped to do?
Disappointed to have missed out on Winker though. Was a big fan of his affordability and plus bat esp. his eye. I think he has a chance to do some serious damage in LA.
3. Who has been your most pleasant surprise so far? Biggest disappointment?
I have a lot of guys that have played better than anticipated but for me I'd have to choose Alex Reyes. While I expected him to be solid this year, I didn't anticipate him having a CY Young caliber season. Our biggest disappointment would have to be Kevin Newman. Fully expected him to run away with 2B this year but he's stumbled out of the gate. Thankfully there is depth behind him that allows us to let him continue to develop in AAA
4. Which acquisition (if any) are you most excited about? Which departure will hurt the most?
Tyler Beede seems like the perfect buy low candidate for us. I'm a big fan of his 70 stamina and he had fantastic debut giving us 8 innings w/ 2ER.
5. How has your farm changed since the start of the year? Trending up, down, or about the same?
6. What are your goals for the second half (both player performances as well as team)?
Continue to see my young prospects development and stay healthy is the goal
7. Which trade were you most surprised by this deadline season?
Harper....
8. Which teams have improved the most since the start of the year?
I'm assuming this means after the offseason: Angels and it's not close
9. What's your updated World Series prediction?
Idk the playoff format but I'll go with the Mets
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tkift
Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Media Day
Nationals-
1. How did your deadline go overall?
Not bad since I only one day to trade.
2. What didn't you get done that you had hoped to do?
Get a catcher. Weiters won’t be back next year.
3. Who has been your most pleasant surprise so far? Biggest disappointment?
My outfield. My catchers.
4. Which acquisition (if any) are you most excited about? Which departure will hurt the most?
Sean Newcomb looks good. Losing Harper is big but I picked up players to fill other holes and Freeman gives me another bat.
5. How has your farm changed since the start of the year? Trending up, down, or about the same?
We’re on the bottom and it will take a while to rebuild it.
6. What are your goals for the second half (both player performances as well as team)?
Just want to make the playoffs and getting the most out of AAA in case of injuries.
7. Which trade were you most surprised by this deadline season?
I’m glad the Harper trade caused so much talk in the league but I filled a few holes (Zimmerman probably won’t be back next year) and I needed another starter.
8. Which teams have improved the most since the start of the year?
The Braves.
9. What's your updated World Series prediction?
Probably the Dodgers taking it all.
1. How did your deadline go overall?
Not bad since I only one day to trade.
2. What didn't you get done that you had hoped to do?
Get a catcher. Weiters won’t be back next year.
3. Who has been your most pleasant surprise so far? Biggest disappointment?
My outfield. My catchers.
4. Which acquisition (if any) are you most excited about? Which departure will hurt the most?
Sean Newcomb looks good. Losing Harper is big but I picked up players to fill other holes and Freeman gives me another bat.
5. How has your farm changed since the start of the year? Trending up, down, or about the same?
We’re on the bottom and it will take a while to rebuild it.
6. What are your goals for the second half (both player performances as well as team)?
Just want to make the playoffs and getting the most out of AAA in case of injuries.
7. Which trade were you most surprised by this deadline season?
I’m glad the Harper trade caused so much talk in the league but I filled a few holes (Zimmerman probably won’t be back next year) and I needed another starter.
8. Which teams have improved the most since the start of the year?
The Braves.
9. What's your updated World Series prediction?
Probably the Dodgers taking it all.