White Sox
| Name | Age | Level | P1 | P2 | Availability | Years | AFV | Salary | Surplus | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osleivis Basabe | 23 | Majors | SS | 5 | 1.9 | 0 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 2.3 | ||
| Santiago Suarez | 19 | Minors | SP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.9 | 8.7 | 10.9 | 13 | ||
| Brayden Taylor | 22 | Minors | 3B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.9 | 15.9 | 19.9 | 23.8 |
Total Value:
32.70
Reds
| Name | Age | Level | P1 | P2 | Availability | Years | AFV | Salary | Surplus | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Robert | 27 | Majors | CF | High | 3 | 67.3 | 55 | 12.3 | 9.8 | 12.3 | 14.8 | |
| Curtis Mead | 23 | Majors | 3B | 2B | 5 | 8.6 | 0.3 | 8.3 | 6.6 | 8.3 | 10 | |
| Cash | 20 |
Total Value:
40.6
Rays
| Name | Age | Level | P1 | P2 | Availability | Years | AFV | Salary | Surplus | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Callihan | 24 | Minors | 3B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.9 | ||
| Matt McLain | 24 | Majors | SS | 2B | 5 | 72.5 | 35.3 | 37.2 | 29.8 | 37.2 | 44.6 |
Total Value:
38.80
Mead is a great addition to the Reds. The Reds infield is absolutely awful. Noelvi Marte is projected for a .296 wOBA as the starting 3b. Mead is projected for a .312 wOBA.
Wouldn't it be nice if the kid could get a chance to play for the Rays...?
Shhhh!!! I'm trying to convince this guy to take our shitty player!!! I could DFA Mead at any point. In fact I would have. I would have DFA'd him, and added Bob Seymour. I'm shocked Seymour didn't get picked in the rule 5 draft. Mead has a 117 and 123 wRC+ in his last two AAA seasons, which encompasses over 700 PA, so not a small sample. Those numbers aren't bad, but they're not good either, especially for someone who is such a liability in the field and on the bases. And his 225 Major League plate appearances, he only has five extra base hits and can't draw a walk. His two home runs were squeakers, he's slow as molasses, and plays the worst infield defense this side of the Mississippi. I'm moving him for whatever I can get for him in spring training, because I think he's a wasted roster spot But for those wanting to trade for him, these are internal discussions that you aren't privy to, so as far as you know, I think Curtis Mead is a fantastic baseball player worthy of accolades and endorsements only reserved for the upper echelon of all young talent.
To which I say (1) The Rays had to have some misgivings on Mead when he was a top 50 prospect and worth $35MM trade value. Why didn't they move him then, even for less than $35MM? (2) Why the heck were the Rays engaged in talks to sign him long term 2 years ago? (3) Whatever else he may be right now, he would probably benefit from being called up for extended playing time without having to worry about being sent down, and he hits LHP well (better than scrubs like D.Carlson who the Rays traded for last year). He's not a total lost cause generally, but he is with the Rays. Time to move him.
Yeah, EDLC and McLain are "absolutely awful." That is why you keep cooking up these multiple misaligned proposals to deal for one of the Reds awful infielders... McLain.