TB - Ari Trade

[Tampa Bay Rays]

TB Gives:
Marco Gonzales .5 1 2 ARB1 ARB2 ARB3

Martin Perez 6 7.5TO 9TO UFA

Franchy Cordero 1 2 3 Arb1 ARB2 ARB3

Yeudy Garcia .5 1 2 ARB1 ARB2 ARB3

ARI Gives:

Dellin Betances  7.5 ARB3 UFA

Aledmys Diaz 3 3 3 3 4TO UFA


TB accepts - I like Diaz for depth especially since Tulo is hurt every other week and Betances really upgrades my RP.  Gonzales has the potential for being SEA 5th SP and Perez is very consistent #4 SP for Texas.  Cordero already saw some time in the majors last year.  Feel its a good trade for both teams.

[Arizona Diamondbacks]

I agree with the trade and with the fact it's a good deal for both teams.


Betances is a nice piece, but took the opportunity to add a couple decent prospects and Perez to help my staff now.


The funny thing is we agreed right before the injury was announced and TB graciously offered to let me out of the deal. Once I saw it was Perez's non pitching elbow, I held off a couple days to be sure there wasn't something unexpected and went with the deal.

Chris showed real class in working with me on this...it was a pleasure dealing with him.

[Milwaukee Brewers]

docced