08 Dec 2017 08:25:47
PHI and TB

TB gets OF Aaron Altherr and C Andrew Knapp

PHI gets SP Jake Odorizzi and SP Jose De Leon

Phillie gets an immediate upgrade to the rotation, a solid mid rotation starter to pitch behind Nola, and a top pitching prospect that's major league ready. Rays get an above average bat to plug into LF with upside and remaining team control. They also get a catcher to add depth at AAA.

Rays have the starting depth to absorb this loss and the Phillies have young outfielders like Cozens and Quinn ready to step in as well as the financial resources to sign a bounce back candidate like Carlos Gonzalez.

1.) 08 Dec 2017
08 Dec 2017 16:12:52
I think the Rays could do better for Odorizzi.

2.) 08 Dec 2017
08 Dec 2017 17:24:13
I think it might cost more for Odorizzi alone, including De Leon as well makes this have no chance of happening.

3.) 09 Dec 2017
09 Dec 2017 01:57:55
The thing to keep in mind is years of control. Altherr has 4 years left of control, Odorizzi only 2.

4.) 09 Dec 2017
09 Dec 2017 05:16:37
Also consider: you can find controllable outfielders anywhere. You can’t find controllable pitchers everywhere.

5.) 12 Dec 2017
12 Dec 2017 01:36:36
No way are the Rays trading 2 for 2. They expect to get 2-3 players for Odorizzi alone. Also they never ever trade good young controllable pitchers like De Leon. They really like him.