Marlins acquire Jake Burger from Chicago White Sox

[Kevin Barral]

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[Guest Hans Herrera]

After all the trades, we can sum up the roster changes as:

 

1. Burger for Segura: WIN

2. Bell for Coop: WIN

3. Weathers for Eder: Mmmm... We'll have to wait, but the fact that Weathers is younger and have good "pure stuff", makes me like it.

4. López for Floro: Looks like a loss, but you never know with relievers. A TIE?

5. Robertson rental: Wait.

These improvements came while losing prospects Eder, Watson, Reynolds, Vargas, and Hernández, which is a big hit for the minor system. However, the only prospect I didn't like to let go was Watson.

 

We got Weathers for Eder. Reynolds looked legit, but we have a good amount of pitching prospects, especially relievers. Both Vargas and Hernandez are too far to actually worry.

Watson was also far, but you still could tell he has the tools to be a big leaguer.

 

With the Draft players joining the organization, I think it is not a steep price for two BETTER MLB-ready players with several years of control.

 

Good for you Kim.

[Ely Sussman]

With Eder, I expect him to be a good reliever even if he doesn't fulfill his potential. With Weathers, it's more unclear where he goes from here. Major adjustments are needed.

 

My baseline expectation is for Eder to have the better career moving forward.