Post by Milwaukee Brewers on Dec 2, 2018 0:09:47 GMT -5
The Brewers and Nationals would like to announce a trade!
Brewers receive:
- Whit Merrifield, 2B, KC - 19/2.04 TC3
- Nick Castellanos, RF, DET - 19/4.5 20/4.5 21/4.5 22/6.75 (TO) 23/UFA
- Please add both to the 40-man; a corresponding move to remove someone else will be posted as well
Nationals receive:
- Luis Urias, 2B, SD - 19/0.5 TC1
- Leody Taveras, CF, TEX - 0.2 prospect
- Matt Manning, SP, DET - 0.2 prospect
- Taylor Widener, SP, ARI - 0.6 prospect
- Sheldon Neuse, 3B, OAK - 0.2 prospect
We are thrilled to add two players of Whit and Nick's caliber to the Brewers. After great 2018 seasons we expect they take another step forward in 2019. They are still young and can lead our team for years. The prospect capital required to secure their services was great but if we know anything it's that the performance and development of prospects varies greatly. If major league players you like are available you have to keep things in perspective and realize sometimes prospects are merely a currency to get what you want. We do appreciate the contributions that Luis, Leody, Matt, Taylor and Sheldon have made to the Brewers organization. We wish them nothing but the best with their new team.
Thanks to the Nats for the back-and-forth trade talks and subsequent deal.
