I tend to think the only type of trade youll see in baseball for an excellent long while is a trade that is practically entirely money-neutral, and likewise would be almost value-even whether theres a finished 2020 season or not. Once we get to the Trade Deadline, then, sure, you may see some short-term reliever offers– things like that– but before then, the Padres and Royals simply showed what trades will look like.
Pre-arbitration gamers for pre-arbitration players, where there isnt a HUGE quantity of future worth at risk:
Its good to see a trade taking place, and with useful, fascinating players. Dont miss the point here: its going to take this kind of very narrow circumstance to make trades in the existing financially-crushed, enormously-uncertain environment. Since of the pandemic danger, “2020 worth” in trades is going to be HEAVILY discounted. And due to the fact that of the long-term financial threat, anybody whose contract or service time implies decent money after this year is likewise going to have their trade value HEAVILY marked down.
You can see why this trade is one of the unusual ones that makes sense right now. Its good to see a trade occurring, and with useful, fascinating players. Due to the fact that of the pandemic danger, “2020 worth” in trades is going to be HEAVILY marked down.
You may not be super familiar with all the names, however these are absolutely fascinating gamers in this trade. Cordero was a long-appreciated outfield prospect with substantial power, who has been slowed by injury problems the last couple years and doesnt hit arbitration till next year at the earliest.
You can see why this trade is among the uncommon ones that makes good sense right now. Neither team is handling cash. Neither group is putting their future at threat in exchange for 2020 value. The Padres, yes, are getting the man probably to help them this year, but Hill has worth to them long after 2020 since of his service level. The Royals get a post-hype outfielder with huge power (hey, it dealt with Jorge Soler …) and a young pitching prospect, each of whom they are delighted to have after 2020, despite what occurs this year. And if either side is “incorrect” about this trade, theyre not going to be beating themselves up much, because this isnt a franchise-altering deal.
We have acquired RHP Ronald Bolaños and OF Franchy Cordero from the San Diego Padres for LHP Tim Hill. #Royals pic.twitter.com/ggkZPCU2KV
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) July 17, 2020
