Mets & Rays
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Mets
| Name | Age | Level | P1 | P2 | Availability | Years | AFV | Salary | Surplus | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | 30 | Majors | SP | Low | 1 | 38.1 | 25 | 13.1 | 10.5 | 13.1 | 15.8 |
Total Value:
13.1
Rays
| Name | Age | Level | P1 | P2 | Availability | Years | AFV | Salary | Surplus | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | 29 | Majors | 1B | DH | Low | 1 | 31.4 | 22 | 9.4 | 7.5 | 9.4 | 11.3 |
Total Value:
9.4
Comments
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SMH… It’d be a nice story to see Alonso suit up for the Rays, but the Rays NEED pitching and are loaded at 1B/DH. This trade doesn’t work for the Rays. In fact, it’s about the worst trade I can imagine for the Rays.
The Rays finish in the top 5 in pitching year after year after year and 2023 was no exception. You cannot do that on a consistent basis without quantity and quality. They consistently have the depth and elite performance despite their injuries.
NEWSLETTER? SURE, SIGN ME UP!
What are you talking about? The Rays are loaded with pitching. They are loaded with quantity and quality, but this year they dealt with a ton of injuries. Pitching has been their strength for years and they have more pitching than they know what to do with. They have been looking for a power bat at 1B for years. Harold Ramírez has been their primary DH and he is also a versatile player who can play multiple positions. Yandy Díaz their primary 1B this year has been a 3B his whole career and was moved to 1B because they had no other options. This deal will also save the Rays $3 million. Glasnow's salary jumps from $5.35 million in 2023 to $25 million in 2024 and Alonso is projected to make $22 million in his final year of arbitration. Alonso has also stated on at least three occasions that he would like to someday play at home. The Rays have a new backloaded TV deal and are likely to have Franco's deal voided. Alonso is not going to get the huge deal he is looking for long term and will eventually settle for an AAV between Olson ($22 AAV) and Freeman ($27 AAV). The Rays made a 6 year / $140 million ($23 AAV) offer to Freeman when he was a free agent.
Loaded with pitching? Lets go through the list:***** 1. McClanny - Out until 2025 and will be a 2X TJS pitcher when he returns******** 2. Glasnow - In his last year and likely to be traded because of $25MM salary******** 3. Springs - Won't pitch until August/September, and won't be himself until 2025 in all likelihood******** 4. Rasmussen - Is unlikely to rejoin the rotation when he returns.****** 5. Eflin - Likely to be the OD starter; He's good but has a lengthy injury history***** 6. Civale - A #3 at best but can't pitch more than 100 IP per year****** 7. Littell - Converted reliever who might need to stay in the rotation by necessity***** 8. Baz - Returning from TJS; Will be on a short IP leash next year; Probably doesn't pitch past Aug. No telling how good he will be after missing the past 2 years.****** 9. Bradley - Young pitcher finding his way; Really struggled in the 2nd half 2023 though***** 10. Mason Montgomery - Might be a 2nd half call-up option. Not a top arm candidate****** 11. Wilcox - Might not even be protected from Rule 5. I think he will though. Still a long shot to be ready in 2024***** 12. No one else in 2024***** So you tell me, is this a loaded pitching staff? They have 6 "starters" on OD and no depth. They also have maybe 1 frontline starter you want starting in the playoffs. That's not a loaded staff.