I was hoping this trade could be made without having to include Sheffield... I was hoping Losiaga & Frazier could get it done.
Sheffield might turn out to be a really good pitcher, and that could hurt. Then again you don't win titles by standing in place, and I think it was a necessary trade for both teams. I do think the Mariners were smart moving Paxton, while getting a young, very talented, near MLB-ready starter.
I'm really curious as to what Sonny Gray is going to bring back for the Yankees. Apparently upwards of 11 teams strongly interested (as they should be, his home vs. road splits were telling). Really wonder if they could swing a Gray + prospect for: Profar (Rangers), or Gennett (Reds). I'm very curious to see what the Gray return brings, as it could be telling whether they pursue Machado or pivot to Harper.
I think I still prefer them to re-sign Happ at something like 2 yrs, $30 million, and bring Andrew Miller back in the fold instead of the potential 5 years, $115-120 million it's gonna take to get Corbin. Severino, Corbin, Paxton, Tanaka, Sabathia/Montgomery/farm talent gives you an incredible rotation... But at some point your front 3 starters just have to put it together in the postseason. You can only start so many guys.
Still prefer Harper to Machado. Really hope they do also, even if media consensus says otherwise. Fuck it, stop being pussies and sign them both.