Trade: Blue Jays / Tigers

[johnbosma]

The Blue Jays and Tigers have agreed to the following deal:

Blue Jays send:
3B Brett Lawrie (ML) (2014: $480k, 2015: arb, 2016: arb, 2017: arb)
SP Trevor Bauer (ML) (2014: $480k, 2015: arb, 2016: arb, 2017: arb)
SP Jonathan Martinez (Short Season A) (minor league contract)

Tigers send:
2B Omar Infante (ML) (2014: $4m, 2015: $4m)
SP Rick Porcello (ML) (2014: $5.1m, 2015: arb)
C Andrew Susac
$2m

[johnbosma]

It's especially tough to give up Porcello because I think he'll have an excellent season but there are a few reasons that I made this deal for the Tigers. I'm a believer in both Lawrie and Bauer living up to their potential, though I realize they both come with risks. I also like that I'm saving a good chunk of salary and I think Martinez has a shot to eventually be a solid MLB regular.

[chrisetc21]

Pretty bad trade, Tigers.

[ThePetis]

The Blue Jays and Tigers have agreed to the following deal:

Blue Jays send:
3B Brett Lawrie (ML) (2014: $480k, 2015: arb, 2016: arb, 2017: arb)
SP Trevor Bauer (ML) (2014: $480k, 2015: arb, 2016: arb, 2017: arb)
SP Jonathan Martinez (Short Season A) (minor league contract)

Tigers send:
2B Omar Infante (ML) (2014: $4m, 2015: $4m)
SP Rick Porcello (ML) (2014: $5.1m, 2015: arb)
C Andrew Susac
$2m

Blue Jays confirm, though note that the $2M is for both 2014 & 2015.

Blue Jays make this deal for a few reasons.  I realize the talent Lawrie & Bauer have, but I'm not as high on them as the Tigers are.  I fill a few holes for the upcoming season, particularly 2B.  Thirdly, I love Susac and had no catching depth in the minors, so he plugs a hole there.

[seanrmgallagher]

Tigers looking more long term, Gonna be interesting to see how this turns out 3 years from now,  :iatp:

[johnbosma]

If this was a one-season league, I wouldn't be so positive about my side of this deal but when factoring in age and team control, I like it.

Care to expand on your four-word assessment, Chris?

[chrisetc21]

If this was a one-season league, I wouldn't be so positive about my side of this deal but when factoring in age and team control, I like it.

Care to expand on your four-word assessment, Chris?

I'd rather let others chime in for now.

[Maydab23]

 :iatp:

[limeygreen]

 :iatp:

[Jss0062]

Solid trade in my book. Approve