CWS/SD

[meidathemenace (Brian, CWS)]

CWS gets:

Ian Kinsler, 2B DET ($7.1, 2019)

SD gets:

Gabriel Arias, SS/3B SD ($.3, 1st)
www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=sa3004047&position=3B

Juan Hillman, SP CLE ($.3, 1st)
www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=sa874796&position=P

Derek Hill, OF DET ($.3, 1st)
www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=sa828670&position=OF

Finances:

CWS: +$6.2

SD: -$6.2

Explanation:  I was really looking for some power/speed combination guys who don't break the bank, and Kinsler hopefully fits the bill for a guy on a contract that is hopefully cheaper than free agent prices.  Despite a "down" year he still brought power and speed, and rumor has it he will be traded to another contender who maybe again incorrectly hits him leadoff.  As for the three specs I am giving up, all three have upside but are a little remote from contributing for my tastes.  Pleasure working with you Bill and good luck to SD in 2018.  

[bill (Bill, SD)]

Thanks for posting, Brian. Nice work. I accept, these prospects have a chance to be MLB contributors and this deal opens up a good bit of cap for me.

I will miss Kinslers power and speed combo.... but I feel I have serviceable replacements and the cap will go a long way for me

[Mariners GM (Travis)]

Approve (1-0)

[natew4041 (Nate, BAL)]

Approve (2-0)

[St. Louis GM (Bert)]

Approve (3-0)