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NYY #23 · 08-12-2020, 08:54 PM

Two of our best trade chips that I'm willing to trade are Bob Jackson and Bernard Lancaster, and I've mentioned one of the trades that I've been considering. What I'm looking for in return is a young offensive prospect that's close to being major league ready. Our potential targets include -

CF Jody McGill, Vancouver - 22 years old
CF Karl Ross, Pittsburgh - 23 years old
2B Brit Moore, Oakland - 22 years old
3B Marc Bush, Chicago - 24 years old
CF Richard Cook, St Louis - 23 years old

We were able to quickly rule out Cook because he couldn't be traded, and we didn't match up well with Oakland. My top target was Jody McGill, but Vancouver didn't have as much interest in veterans. They were high on shortstop Ramon Avila, our top prospect, although he's just 19 years old. A lot has to go right for Avila to arrive in the majors in 2089. So when we could move Avila and Jack Richardson to Vancouver in exchange for McGill we took the deal.

The situation was similar with the Pirates and Ross. So when we had a chance to move pitching depth in prospect Lloyd Coleman to acquire Ross we took the deal, also shipping off minor league outfielder Ron McGonnell.

That left the Cubs, who are in win now mode. Both Jackson and Lancaster were included in the deal along with shortstop prospect Artie Brantley. Marc Bush was the centerpiece of the deal, and we added minor league first baseman Dale Hawk and reliever Paul Turner.

Turner is just 22 and was called up and pitched just 4 2/3 innings with the Cubs. He'll take Jackson's spot on the roster. Eugene Gonzalez will also return as our third catcher. Jody McGill will also join the active roster.

Andy Martin will also be returning to the majors, with John Price demoted to AAA. 1B Roy Brandt was also optioned to AAA, with Jesus Tapia added to the 40 man roster and recalled. Tapia has been pitching well in AAA this year going 5-2 with a 3.35 ERA so far, and will need to be added to the 40 man after the season anyway.

Then finally we waived and designated for assignment LF Kyle Hill and added Marc Bush to the 40 man roster and recalled him.

While I do think we're a better team this year, this trade wasn't about this year but the future, and hopefully it will make a difference.

08-12-2020, 08:54 PM	#3804
NYY #23 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 13,112	5/13/2086 - Two of our best trade chips that I'm willing to trade are Bob Jackson and Bernard Lancaster, and I've mentioned one of the trades that I've been considering. What I'm looking for in return is a young offensive prospect that's close to being major league ready. Our potential targets include - CF Jody McGill, Vancouver - 22 years old CF Karl Ross, Pittsburgh - 23 years old 2B Brit Moore, Oakland - 22 years old 3B Marc Bush, Chicago - 24 years old CF Richard Cook, St Louis - 23 years old We were able to quickly rule out Cook because he couldn't be traded, and we didn't match up well with Oakland. My top target was Jody McGill, but Vancouver didn't have as much interest in veterans. They were high on shortstop Ramon Avila, our top prospect, although he's just 19 years old. A lot has to go right for Avila to arrive in the majors in 2089. So when we could move Avila and Jack Richardson to Vancouver in exchange for McGill we took the deal. The situation was similar with the Pirates and Ross. So when we had a chance to move pitching depth in prospect Lloyd Coleman to acquire Ross we took the deal, also shipping off minor league outfielder Ron McGonnell. That left the Cubs, who are in win now mode. Both Jackson and Lancaster were included in the deal along with shortstop prospect Artie Brantley. Marc Bush was the centerpiece of the deal, and we added minor league first baseman Dale Hawk and reliever Paul Turner. Turner is just 22 and was called up and pitched just 4 2/3 innings with the Cubs. He'll take Jackson's spot on the roster. Eugene Gonzalez will also return as our third catcher. Jody McGill will also join the active roster. Andy Martin will also be returning to the majors, with John Price demoted to AAA. 1B Roy Brandt was also optioned to AAA, with Jesus Tapia added to the 40 man roster and recalled. Tapia has been pitching well in AAA this year going 5-2 with a 3.35 ERA so far, and will need to be added to the 40 man after the season anyway. Then finally we waived and designated for assignment LF Kyle Hill and added Marc Bush to the 40 man roster and recalled him. While I do think we're a better team this year, this trade wasn't about this year but the future, and hopefully it will make a difference.