06-14-2015, 12:34 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-14-2015, 12:43 PM by mattynokes.)
Gets:C Kevin Rose 80 (Age 27) - $1M thru '55
:Phi2: Gets:
C Sean Findlay 75 (Age 24) - $Draft Day
RP Ronaldo Mendana 79 (Age 30) - $Draft Day
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Why PHI does it: Despite his mediocre vitals, Mendana has gotten results with Cleveland. Philly has some inconsistent RPs and taking a chance on Mendana continuing his performance is worth it. They also have Coomes ready and will platoon with at Brooke catcher, so Rose isn't really needed. Rose is a decent bat vs RHP, but is awful in the field. Plus with him set to enter FA after the season, he wouldn't be re-signed. Findlay is simply injury insurance.
Why CLE does it: Mendana doesn't benefit a rebuilding squad. I hate Rose's defense, but I plan on re-signing Gilpin once he hits 5.000 service, so I do not want his asking price to skyrocket with increased playing time.
It boils down to a half-year rental to get a cheaper price on a current player for a RP pitching better than some of the other team's current staff.
Cleveland Record: 5882-5181 (.532) [2054-2071, 2083-2104, 2110-2138]
AL Post: 16 (ALC), 13 (WC) - ALDS Win: 12 - ALCS Champ: 7 - WS Champ: 4