Now that it’s Friday, we allow the true madness of the 2015 MLB Trade Deadline to occur. Will Brian Cashman and Sandy Alderson act?
By Robby Sabo
It’s funny you thought you knew what craziness or madness was all about.
OK, so maybe as a New York Mets fan, you actually do. What’s transpired in your world over the last 48 hours has brought up the words “unprecedented” and “unbelievable.”
Still, today we’ll count down the hours until the official 2015 MLB Trade Deadline at 4 pm ET, and the only thing we’re assured is that a frantic pace will ensue.
Locally, we’ve seen both the New York Yankees and Mets make moves. Yesterday Brian Cashman picked up infielder Dustin Ackley for depth, and over the course of the last week we witnessed Sandy Alderson do a tremendous job in acquiring Juan Uribe, Kelly Johnson and Tyler Clippard.
Now that Carlos Gomez is gone and off to Houston, Alderson finds himself in a position of needing another bat.
Here’s some of the activity we’ve seen so far:
- Yoenis Cespedes Traded to New York Mets
- Kelly Johnson, Juan Uribe Traded to New York Mets
- Tyler Clippard Traded to New York Mets
- Dustin Ackley Traded to New York Yankees
- Johhny Cueto Traded to Kansas City Royals
- Ben Zobrist Traded to Kansas City Royals
- Cole Hamels Traded to Texas Rangers
- David Price Traded to Toronto Blue Jays
- Troy Tulowitzki Traded to Toronto Blue Jays
- Jose Reyes Traded to Colorado Rockies
- Scott Kazmir Traded to Houston Astros
- Carlos Gomez Traded to Houston Astros
- Mat Latos, Alex Wood Traded to Los Angeles Dodgers
- Shane Victoriono Traded to Los Angeles Dodgers
- Jonathan Papelbon Traded to Washington Nationals
- Brandon Moss Traded to St. Louis Cardinals
- Steve Cishek Traded to St. Louis Cardinals
- Aramis Ramirez Traded to Pittsburgh Pirates
- Gerardo Parra Traded to Baltimore Orioles
- Jonathan Broxton Traded to St. Louis Cardinals
- Mark Lowe Traded to Toronto Blue Jays
- Ben Revere Traded to Toronto Blue Jays
- Dan Haren Traded to Chicago Cubs
- Kevin Jepsen Traded to Minnesota Twins
With less than six hours remaining until the action stops, Twitter feeds are currently burning up the MLB world with the latest rumors and speculation.
The current word around the Yankees campfire continues the strong narrative that Aaron Judge, Greg Bird, Luis Severino and Luis Mateo are all out of any possible discussions, no matter how much teams inquire.
However, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports has also heard the phrase “we’ll see” uttered in regard to Craig Kimbrel being involved. The more times goes on without a deal, it seems more likely Cashman will stick to his guys and keep the youngsters.
3 says ago heard “no way” is jorge mateo being traded. today hear “we’ll see.” certainly be way to land kimbrel. #yankees
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) July 31, 2015
On the Mets front, Cincinnati Reds slugger Jay Bruce is all the rage, straight-up for Zack Wheeler.
Why? I have no idea.
To consider Bruce is a lefty (something the Mets have plenty of), and sports such a low average (.252) and on-base percentage (.325) during his career, Alderson might be wise to stick it out with what he currently has.
Update, 3:30 pm ET:
- Talks between the Yankees and Padres surrounding Kimbrel have broken down with under an hour to the deadline.
- Bruce is not in the Reds lineup tonight.
Update, 4:00 pm ET:
- Mets land Yoenis Cespedes during the 24th hour for two Minor Leaguers.
- Yankees stand pat
Yoenis Céspedes, now on the @Mets, career at Citi Field: 3-for-8, 2 2B, 4 RBI, 1 home run derby title pic.twitter.com/mlCF0puCAR
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 31, 2015
tigers get fellmer and cessa for cespedes. fullmer a very good pitching prospect.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) July 31, 2015
The deadline has passed. The Yankees didn't make any additional deals today.
— Jack Curry (@JackCurryYES) July 31, 2015
#Yankees were willing to put Mateo in offer for Kimbrel and never hear back from #padres so belief is they have deal elsewhere
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) July 31, 2015
Source says Astros seem more likely to deal with Reds than Padres. Another states obvious: “We’re all gonna find out in 44 minutes”
— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) July 31, 2015
Been told #Yankees have had “zero talks” with #Padres about Kimbrel. 36 minutes to deadline
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) July 31, 2015
Jay Bruce is not in the #Reds’ lineup.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, 2015
Remember #Tigers cannot make qualifying offer to Cespedes, so lots of pressure to get best deal possible in next 42 minutes
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) July 31, 2015
Confirming: #Dodgers discussing Alex Wood to #Cubs, as first reported by @joelsherman1. “Sounds like a longshot,” one source said.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, 2015
As @jaysonst and I keep hearing: Yankees and Padres keep hammering away at a possible Craig Kimbrel deal. — Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) July 31, 2015
#Yankees are looking at SP mkt but feel doubtful plan to use Warren/Severino/Mitchell to fill in for Pineda, who they insist will be back
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) July 31, 2015
#Yankees stating no way trade Judge, Severino, Bird no matter how’s my times requested — Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) July 31, 2015
Reds willing to trade Jay Bruce to the Mets for Zack Wheeler now. Worth watching over the next 20 hours.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) July 30, 2015
Source: #Orioles closing in on #Brewers’ Parra. Deal expected to be Parra for RHP Zack Davies, straight up. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, 2015
Os top OF targets include #Brewers Parra #Phillies Revere: Both asking a lot but price might be coming down. Story: http://t.co/kLXiw1sBfS
— Dan Connolly (@danconnollysun) July 31, 2015
Starting pitchers who still could move: Ross, Cashner, Shields, Kennedy, Leake, Iwakuma, Gallardo, Haren. CLE, TB also listening on SPs. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 30, 2015
Talked to another source who says #BlueJays pursuit of starting pitchers no longer includes Carlos Carrasco. Scratch them off #Indians list!
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) July 31, 2015
#BlueJays still at it, among teams talking to #Indians about Carlos Carrasco per @jaysonst — Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) July 31, 2015
yankees are waiting on SD and kimbrel but may turn to marlins carter capps instead
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) July 31, 2015
The #Yankees are one of five teams aggressively pursuing #Reds Chapman to be their closer. — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 31, 2015
very possible teheran’s name was out there earlier. but price tag presumably was very high. not out there now.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) July 31, 2015
The #Padres say there’s no urgency to trade James Shields, believing he would clear waivers after Aug. 1, and could be dealt anytime — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 31, 2015
3 says ago heard “no way” is jorge mateo being traded. today hear “we’ll see.” certainly be way to land kimbrel. #yankees
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) July 31, 2015
The #Redsox also like Tyson Ross a lot, says source. They’ve been operating “very quietly” in trade talks for pitching. — Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) July 31, 2015
padres have sought top ss prospect jorge mateo for kimbrel. he has been viewed as untouchable. we will see.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) July 31, 2015
