Marlins trade reliever Kyle Barraclough to Nationals

[Benjamin Grimm]

For "international slot money".

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/24950423/miami-marlins-trade-reliever-kyle-barraclough-washington-nationals

The deal helps the Marlins in their pursuit of top international free-agent Victor Victor Mesa, a Cuban outfielder who tried out for major league scouts at Marlins Park last week.

[Frayed Knot]

Tracking all the 'name' relievers that the Nationals have brought in over the last few years -- off-season, in-season, trading-deadline -- might be an interesting project, especially since many of
them really didn't work out like they hoped.

Maybe if I get some time ...

[Edgy MD]

Bring back Ray King!

Let's get some Gary Majewski!

[Benjamin Grimm]

I want the Mets to be in on Victor Victor!

[bmfc1]

While the Mets figure out who their GM will be, the Nationals hot-headed GM does something to help the team.

[smg58]

If you call bringing in somebody with a negative WAR helping the team, then sure.

[Benjamin Grimm]

bmfc1 wrote: While the Mets figure out who their GM will be, the Nationals hot-headed GM does something to help the team.

Are you saying that the Mets figuring out who their GM will be isn't a worthwhile effort?

[bmfc1]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: bmfc1 wrote: While the Mets figure out who their GM will be, the Nationals hot-headed GM does something to help the team. Are you saying that the Mets figuring out who their GM will be isn't a worthwhile effort?

No, of course not. I'm saying that WSH has improved (to some degree) already for next year and the Mets will likely not start doing so until they hire someone and he/she gets acclimated.

[Edgy MD]

I tend to think making a trade isn't necessarily improving. And not making a trade isn't necessarily standing still.

La bassa stagione è lunga e difficile.

[HahnSolo]

When does trading season re-open? Or does it ever close?

I mean, I don't remember a trade completed during the LDS before, so maybe I just assumed you couldn't do it until a certain time.

[Ceetar]

HahnSolo wrote: When does trading season re-open? Or does it ever close? I mean, I don't remember a trade completed during the LDS before, so maybe I just assumed you couldn't do it until a certain time.

International pool money! That's the key.

That's why this is linked to Victor Victor Mesa. Him and his brother were only deemed eligible to be signed on 9/14. So Marlins basically are looking to up the cash they have to use, and have been seeing who they can sell off for it.

[G-Fafif]

To the Marlins belong the Victors -- Mesas, that is.

[smg58]

I think the Marlins did more to help their team than the Nationals did.

[Centerfield]

smg58 wrote: I think the Marlins did more to help their team than the Nationals did.

Yeah, I would like to make fun of Jeter and his teardown as well. But he is committing to a rebuild, and investing heavily in young talent. This is the right move. Barraclough does nothing for him. The international talent does.

I hope that it all blows up in his face. And ultimately they will have to draw to be a consistent contender, but I don't like that he seems to have a plan and is executing that plan. Not all rebuilds work, but it certainly did for Kansas City and Houston.

[smg58]

The Orioles really did suffer for not having a GM in place, as they had the slot money to compete with the Marlins but nobody to make the deal.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Junior-naming is kind of a pet peeve of mine; my thinking is, it's hard enough not to project yourself onto your same-gender kid without calling him by your name. But I understand it.

That said, naming your kids Victor Jr. AND Victor Victor is, like, Children's Services-phone call-worthy.