Tampa/Oakland Deal

[jcomey 10]

Tampa sends:
3B Nathan DeRemer (ML)

Oakland sends:
SP Joseph Charles (AAA)

With us moving some pitchers, it makes sense to get back a couple of arms that could help us in the future. We have been on Charles for some time now, but he fell off our radar when he went to Oakland. Our scout LOVES Charles, so to bring him in and let him grow is pretty good for us.

DeRemer has tons of potential, and he was performing well for us in our lefties lineup. However, with DeChambeau coming back up soon, and Will Macoy pushing for a look at the big league level, a tough decision had to be made. 

Thanks to Scott for the easy discussion, and good luck to DeRemer in Oakland.

[guessy 10]

The A's agree to this trade. I have always liked Charles, but see him as a bullpen guy in the future. Our current 3b Jake Bentley has struggled in his rookie year to the tune of a .186/.236-.299 slash line through 167 at bats. When TB approached us that DeRemer could be available, we jumped at the opportunity to acquire him. Hopefully Bentley will turn it around in AAA and will come back up to the majors this year to backup 1b/3b/DH.

Thank you my broadcast partner Comey for the trade. Maybe we will meet up in the playoffs soon!

 

[matteise 15]

PROCESSED!