Steve Clevenger was traded by the Baltimore Orioles to the Seattle Mariners on December 2, 2015. The Orioles in exchange received Mark Trumbo and C.J. Riefenhauser.
Clevenger is a C\1B who split 2015 between Triple A Norfolk and the Orioles. He hit .305/.375/.393 with 4 HR, 32 RBI, 28 R, 0 SB in 75 games at Norfolk and .287/.314/.426 with 2 HR, 15 RBI, 11 R, 0 SB in 30 games with the Orioles. Over six MLB seasons with the Mariners, Orioles and Cubs he hit .227/.278/.325 with 3 HR, 41 RBI, 38 R, 0 SB in 149 games. His MLB caught stealing rate is 15%. He was originally drafted by the Cubs in the seventh round in 2006 and traded to the Orioles in 2013. Clevenger turned 30 on April 5th.
Trumbo is a 1B\OF who split 2015 between the Diamondbacks and Mariners. He hit .259/.299/.506 with 9 HR, 23 RBI, 23 R, 0 SB in 46 games with the Diamondbacks and .263/.316/.419 with 13 HR, 41 RBI, 39 R, 0 SB in 96 games with the Mariners. Over seven MLB seasons with the Orioles, Mariners, Diamondbacks and Angels he has hit .251/.302/.458 with 131 HR, 409 RBI, 319 R, 21 SB in 694 games. He was originally drafted by the Angels in the 18th round in 2004, traded to the Diamondbacks in 2013 and traded to the Mariners in June 2015. Trumbo turned 30 on January 16.
LHP Riefenhauser split 2015 between Class A Advanced Charlotte, Triple A Durham and the Rays. He was 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 K, 2.00 WHIP, .000 BAA in 1.0 IP in 1 game at Charlotte, 4-2, 2.86 ERA, 34 K, 0.92 WHIP, .200 BAA, 1 SV in 34.2 IP in 29 games at Durham and 1-0, 5.52 ERA, 7 K, 1.50 WHIP, .283 BAA in 14.2 IP in 17 games with the Rays. Over two MLB seasons with the Rays he was 1-0, 6.30 ERA, 9 K, 1.55 WHIP, .284 BAA in 20.0 IP over 24 games. He was originally drafted by the Rays in the 20th round in 2010 and traded to the Mariners in November 2015. Riefenhauser turned 26 on January 30.
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Patrick Kivlehan traded to Rangers
Patrick Kivlehan was traded by the Seattle Mariners to the Texas Rangers on December 2, 2015 to complete an earlier deal. He is a 3B\1B\OF who played in 2015 at Triple A Tacoma where he hit .256/.313/.453 with 22 HR, 73 RBI, 58 R, 14 SB in 123 games. He was originally drafted by the Mariners in the fourth round in 2012. Kivlehan turned 26 on December 22.
Yonder Alonso traded to Athletics
Yonder Alonso was traded by the San Diego Padres to the Oakland Athletics on December 2, 2015 along with Marc Rzepcynski. The Padres in exchange received Drew Pomeranz, Jose Torres and a PTBNL.
Alonso is a first baseman who split 2015 between Class A Advanced Lake Elsinore and Triple A El Paso while rehabbing and the Padres. He hit .167/.444/.167 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 2 games at Lake Elsinore, .231/.412/.306 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 4 games at El Paso and .282/.361/.381 with 5 HR, 31 RBI, 50 R, 2 SB in 103 games with the Padres. Over seven MLB seasons with the Athletics, Padres and Reds he hit .272/.338/.390 with 32 HR, 185 RBI, 169 R, 17 SB in 514 games. He was originally drafted by the Reds with the seventh pick of the first round in 2008 and traded to the Padres in 2011. Alonso turned 29 on April 8th.
LHP Rzepcynski split 2015 between the Indians and Padres. He was 2-3, 4.43 ERA, 24 K, 1.62 WHIP, .280 BAA in 20.1 IP over 45 games with the Indians and 0-1, 7.36 ERA, 17 K, 1.43 WHIP, .309 BAA in 14.2 IP over 27 games with the Padres. Over eight MLB seasons with the Athletics, Padres, Indians, Cardinals and Blue Jays he is 11-24, 3.93 ERA, 327 K, 1.37 WHIP, .252 BAA, 1 SV in 347.2 IP over 352 games. He was originally drafted by the Blue Jays in the fifth round in 2007, traded to the Cardinals in 2011, traded to the Indians in 2013 and traded to the Padres in July 2015. Rzepcynski will be 31 on August 29.
LHP Pomeranz split 2015 between Class A Advanced Stockton while rehabbing and the Athletics. He was 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 K, 0.00 WHIP, .000 BAA in 2.0 IP in 1 game at Stockton and 5-6, 3.66 ERA, 82 K, 1.19 WHIP, .226 BAA in 86.0 IP over 53 games with 9 GS with the Athletics. Over six MLB seasons with the Padres, Athletics and Rockies he is 15-24, 4.07 ERA, 268 K, 1.34 WHIP, .241 BAA, 3 SV in 296.2 IP over 108 games with 50 GS. He was originally drafted by the Indians with the fifth pick of the first round in 2010, traded to the Rockies in 2011 and traded to the Athletics in 2013. Pomeranz turned 27 on November 22.
LHP Torres split 2015 between Class A Beloit and Class A Advanced Stockton. He was 4-5, 2.69 ERA, 80 K, 1.06 WHIP, .212 BAA, 8 SV in 73.2 IP over 44 games at Beloit and 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 4 K, 0.27 WHIP, .000 BAA in 3.2 IP over 3 games at Stockton. He originally signed with the Athletics as an international free agent in 2010 out of Venezuela. Torres will be 23 on September 24.
Alonso is a first baseman who split 2015 between Class A Advanced Lake Elsinore and Triple A El Paso while rehabbing and the Padres. He hit .167/.444/.167 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 2 games at Lake Elsinore, .231/.412/.306 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 4 games at El Paso and .282/.361/.381 with 5 HR, 31 RBI, 50 R, 2 SB in 103 games with the Padres. Over seven MLB seasons with the Athletics, Padres and Reds he hit .272/.338/.390 with 32 HR, 185 RBI, 169 R, 17 SB in 514 games. He was originally drafted by the Reds with the seventh pick of the first round in 2008 and traded to the Padres in 2011. Alonso turned 29 on April 8th.
LHP Rzepcynski split 2015 between the Indians and Padres. He was 2-3, 4.43 ERA, 24 K, 1.62 WHIP, .280 BAA in 20.1 IP over 45 games with the Indians and 0-1, 7.36 ERA, 17 K, 1.43 WHIP, .309 BAA in 14.2 IP over 27 games with the Padres. Over eight MLB seasons with the Athletics, Padres, Indians, Cardinals and Blue Jays he is 11-24, 3.93 ERA, 327 K, 1.37 WHIP, .252 BAA, 1 SV in 347.2 IP over 352 games. He was originally drafted by the Blue Jays in the fifth round in 2007, traded to the Cardinals in 2011, traded to the Indians in 2013 and traded to the Padres in July 2015. Rzepcynski will be 31 on August 29.
LHP Pomeranz split 2015 between Class A Advanced Stockton while rehabbing and the Athletics. He was 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 K, 0.00 WHIP, .000 BAA in 2.0 IP in 1 game at Stockton and 5-6, 3.66 ERA, 82 K, 1.19 WHIP, .226 BAA in 86.0 IP over 53 games with 9 GS with the Athletics. Over six MLB seasons with the Padres, Athletics and Rockies he is 15-24, 4.07 ERA, 268 K, 1.34 WHIP, .241 BAA, 3 SV in 296.2 IP over 108 games with 50 GS. He was originally drafted by the Indians with the fifth pick of the first round in 2010, traded to the Rockies in 2011 and traded to the Athletics in 2013. Pomeranz turned 27 on November 22.
LHP Torres split 2015 between Class A Beloit and Class A Advanced Stockton. He was 4-5, 2.69 ERA, 80 K, 1.06 WHIP, .212 BAA, 8 SV in 73.2 IP over 44 games at Beloit and 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 4 K, 0.27 WHIP, .000 BAA in 3.2 IP over 3 games at Stockton. He originally signed with the Athletics as an international free agent in 2010 out of Venezuela. Torres will be 23 on September 24.
Allen Webster traded to Pirates
Allen Webster was traded by the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Pittsburgh Pirates on November 25, 2015 for cash. The RHP split 2015 between Triple A Reno and the Diamondbacks. He was 4-6, 8.18 ERA, 62 K, 1.86 WHIP, .350 BAA in 77.0 IP over 15 games at Reno and 1-1, 5.81 ERA, 17 K, 1.68 WHIP, .271 BAA in 31.0 IP over 9 games with 5 gs with the Diamondbacks. Over three MLB seasons with the Diamondbacks and Red Sox he was 7-6, 6.13 ERA, 76 K, 1.60 WHIP, .277 BAA in 120.1 IP over 28 games with 23 gs. He was originally drafted by the Dodgers in the 18th round in 2008, traded to the Red Sox in 2012 and traded to the Diamondbacks in 2015. Webster turned 26 on February 10.
Jed Lowrie traded to Athletics
Jed Lowrie was traded by the Houston Astros to the Oakland Athletics on November 25, 2015. The Astros in exchange received Brendan McCurry.
Lowrie is a SS/3B/2B who split 2015 between Double A Corpus Christi while rehabbing and the Astros. He hit .214/.267/.286 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 5 games at Corpus Christi and .222/.312/.400 with 9 HR, 30 RBI, 35 R, 1 SB in 69 games with the Astros. Over nine MLB seasons with the Astros, Athletics and Red Sox he has hit .257/.327/.408 with 65 HR, 321 RBI, 328 R, 7 SB in 718 games. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox with the 45th pick of the first round in 2005, traded to the Astros in 2011, traded to the Athletics in 2013 and signed with the Astros as a free agent in 2014. Lowrie will be 32 on April 17.
RHP McCurry split 2015 between Class A Advanced Stockton and Double A Midland. He was 1-2, 1.94 WHIP, 56 K, 0.88 WHIP, .182 BAA, 21 SV in 46.1 IP over 36 games at Stockton and 0-1, 1.62 ERA, 26 K, 0.90 WHIP, .155 BAA, 6 SV in 16.2 IP over 14 games at Midland. He was originally drafted by the Athletics in the 22nd round in 2014. McCurry turned 24 on January 7th.
Lowrie is a SS/3B/2B who split 2015 between Double A Corpus Christi while rehabbing and the Astros. He hit .214/.267/.286 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 5 games at Corpus Christi and .222/.312/.400 with 9 HR, 30 RBI, 35 R, 1 SB in 69 games with the Astros. Over nine MLB seasons with the Astros, Athletics and Red Sox he has hit .257/.327/.408 with 65 HR, 321 RBI, 328 R, 7 SB in 718 games. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox with the 45th pick of the first round in 2005, traded to the Astros in 2011, traded to the Athletics in 2013 and signed with the Astros as a free agent in 2014. Lowrie will be 32 on April 17.
RHP McCurry split 2015 between Class A Advanced Stockton and Double A Midland. He was 1-2, 1.94 WHIP, 56 K, 0.88 WHIP, .182 BAA, 21 SV in 46.1 IP over 36 games at Stockton and 0-1, 1.62 ERA, 26 K, 0.90 WHIP, .155 BAA, 6 SV in 16.2 IP over 14 games at Midland. He was originally drafted by the Athletics in the 22nd round in 2014. McCurry turned 24 on January 7th.
Rex Brothers traded to Cubs
Rex Brothers was traded by the Colorado Rockies to the Chicago Cubs on November 25.2015. The Rockies in exchange received Wander Cabrera.
RHP Brothers split 2015 between Triple A Albuqurque and the Rockies. He was 5-2, 4.46 ERA, 61 K, 1.68 WHIP, .181 BAA, 3 SV in 42.1 IP over 45 games at Albuquerque and 1-0, 1.74 ERA, 5 K, 1.65 WHIP, .243 BAA in 10.1 IP over 17 games with the Rockies. Over five MLB seasons with the Rockies he was 16-11, 3.42 ERA, 278 K, 1.49 WHIP, .243 BAA, 20 SV in 242.1 IP over 286 games. He was originally drafted by the Rockies with the 34th pick of the first round in 2009. Brothers turned 28 on December 18.
LHP played in the Dominican Summer League in 2015 where he was 4-3, 2.34 ERA, 47 K, 1.25 WHIP, .199 BAA in 42.1 IP over 14 games with 7 GS. He originally signed with the Cubs in 2015 out of the Dominican Republic. Cabrera turned 18 on November 7th.
RHP Brothers split 2015 between Triple A Albuqurque and the Rockies. He was 5-2, 4.46 ERA, 61 K, 1.68 WHIP, .181 BAA, 3 SV in 42.1 IP over 45 games at Albuquerque and 1-0, 1.74 ERA, 5 K, 1.65 WHIP, .243 BAA in 10.1 IP over 17 games with the Rockies. Over five MLB seasons with the Rockies he was 16-11, 3.42 ERA, 278 K, 1.49 WHIP, .243 BAA, 20 SV in 242.1 IP over 286 games. He was originally drafted by the Rockies with the 34th pick of the first round in 2009. Brothers turned 28 on December 18.
LHP played in the Dominican Summer League in 2015 where he was 4-3, 2.34 ERA, 47 K, 1.25 WHIP, .199 BAA in 42.1 IP over 14 games with 7 GS. He originally signed with the Cubs in 2015 out of the Dominican Republic. Cabrera turned 18 on November 7th.
LJ Hoes traded to Orioles
L.J. Hoes was traded by the Houston Astros to the Baltimore Orioles on November 25, 2015 for cash. The outfielder split 2015 between Triple A Fresno and the Astos. He hit .295/.383/.400 with 3 HR, 53 RBI, 69 R, 26 SB in 99 games at Fresno and .267/.313/.267 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 8 games with the Astros. Over four MLB seasons with the Astros and Orioles he hit .237/.289/.328 with 4 HR, 22 RBI, 37 R, 7 SB in 112 games. He was originally drafted by the Orioles in the third in 2008 and traded to the Astros in 2013. Hoes turned 26 on March 26.
Kirby Yates traded to Indians
Kirby Yates was traded by the Tampa Bay Rays to the Cleveland Indians on November 25, 2015 for cash. The RHP split 2015 between Class A Advanced Charlotte, Triple A Durham and the Rays. He was 0-0, 9.00 ERA, 2 K, 1.50 WHIP, .250 BAA in 2.0 IP over 2 games at Charlotte, 1-2, 5.33 ERA, 34 K, 1.54 WHIP, .265 BAA, 6 SV in 25.1 IP over 23 games at Durham and 1-0, 7.97 ERA, 21 K, 1.48 WHIP, .274 BAA in 20.1 IP over 20 games with the Rays. Over two MLB seasons with the Rays he was 1-2, 5.27 ERA, 63 K, 1.39 WHIP, .258 BAA, 1 SV in 56.1 IP over 57 games. He originally signed with the Rays as an amateur free agent in 2009. Yates turned 29 on March 25.
Tommy Kahnle traded to White Sox
Tommy Kahnle was traded by the Colorado Rockies to the Chicago White Sox on November 24, 2015. The Rockies in exchange received Yency Almonte.
RHP Kahnle split 2015 between Triple A Albuquerque and the Rockies. He was 1-3, 4.67 ERA, 28 K, 1.15 WHIP, .196 BAA, 6 SV in 27.0 IP over 21 games at Albuquerque and 0-1, 4.86 ERA, 39 K, 1.77 WHIP, .250 BAA, 2 SV in 33.1 IP over 36 games with the Rockies. Over two MLB seasons with the Rockies he was 2-2, 4.41 ERA, 102 K, 1.38 WHIP, .220 BAA, 2 SV in 102.0 IP over 90 games. He was originally drafted by the Yankees in the fifth round in 2010. Kahnle will be 27 on August 7th.
RHP Almonte split 2015 between Class A Kannapolis and Class A Advanced Winston-Salem. He was 8-4, 3.88 ERA, 71 K, 1.27 WHIP, .256 BAA in 92.2 IP over 17 games at Kannapolis and 3-3, 2.42 ERA, 39 K, 0.90 WHIP, .179 BAA in 44.2 IP over 7 games at Winston-Salem. He was originally drafted by the Angels in the 17th round in 2012 and was traded to the White Sox in February 2015. Almonte will be 22 on June 4th.
RHP Kahnle split 2015 between Triple A Albuquerque and the Rockies. He was 1-3, 4.67 ERA, 28 K, 1.15 WHIP, .196 BAA, 6 SV in 27.0 IP over 21 games at Albuquerque and 0-1, 4.86 ERA, 39 K, 1.77 WHIP, .250 BAA, 2 SV in 33.1 IP over 36 games with the Rockies. Over two MLB seasons with the Rockies he was 2-2, 4.41 ERA, 102 K, 1.38 WHIP, .220 BAA, 2 SV in 102.0 IP over 90 games. He was originally drafted by the Yankees in the fifth round in 2010. Kahnle will be 27 on August 7th.
RHP Almonte split 2015 between Class A Kannapolis and Class A Advanced Winston-Salem. He was 8-4, 3.88 ERA, 71 K, 1.27 WHIP, .256 BAA in 92.2 IP over 17 games at Kannapolis and 3-3, 2.42 ERA, 39 K, 0.90 WHIP, .179 BAA in 44.2 IP over 7 games at Winston-Salem. He was originally drafted by the Angels in the 17th round in 2012 and was traded to the White Sox in February 2015. Almonte will be 22 on June 4th.
Saturday, April 9, 2016
My Draft 2016
We held our draft last weekend in our keeper league and I went in with deeper pockets than the previous few years. Yet in typical fashion the majority of the other owners had dismantled their teams and had much bigger bankrolls available. We have a $300 cap and I had $104 available to fill 22 spots.
Last season I finished in third as my pitching collapsed to drop me out of second in the last month.. I finished at the top of three of the five offensive categories. Most of my core offense remains intact and I didn't have to worry about that in the draft.
Going into the draft my core team was Paul Goldschmidt at first, Jose Altuve at second, Kris Bryant at third, Carlos Correa at short, Jacob Realmuto at catcher, Bryce Harper, Giancarlo Stanton, Delino DeShields, Randall Grichuk and Anthony Gose in the outfield, CJ Cron for CI, Dee Gordon for MI, and Kyle Seager for flex. The only pitching staff I retained was Jose Fernandez, Michael Wacha, Jake Odorizzi and Shawn Tolleson.
The broad strokes goals of the draft was to build a pitching staff and to add catcher and outfield depth. The specific goal was to attempt the Clayton Kershaw gambit since he was available. If Kershaw was secured it would mean shopping in the bargain bin the remainder of the draft. That was something I was used to. My top prospect target would be AJ Reed and I planned on making an attempt while I still had the funds.
The first round was typical with some high dollar players and a few owners trying to throw early curve balls. Andrew McCutchen went first for $38 followed by Jonathan Lucroy ($13), Russell Martin ($5), Clayton Kersaw ($45). Felix Hernandez ($28), Eric Hosmer ($21), Johnny Cueto ($20), Justin Verlander ($12), Yan Gomes ($7), Byung-ho Park ($7), Jeff Samardzija ($16) and Troy Tulowitzki ($24). It was surprising to see so many catchers and pitchers go in the first round but in a keeper league each team has their own agenda to add to their roster.
I had been the one that grabbed Kershaw at $45. It was one of the highest amounts played for a player in the history of our league. I was willing to go as high as $51 to get the number one elite pitcher in the MLB.
With my third pick I did snag Reed for ($10) and was willing to go as high as $12 because I think he will be Paul Goldschmidt minus the speed. My fourth and fifth pick ups were catchers Alex Avila ($1) and JR Murphy ($3). With my 15th and 21st picks I got outfielders Avisail Garcia ($3) and Tyler Naquin ($3). My 22nd and last pick of the draft landed me the Royals top prospect Raul Mondesi for $1. Reed and Mondesi will be starting the season on my farm team with Joey Gallo, Trea Turner, Peter O'Brien, Matt Davidson, Richie Shaffer, Steven Moya and Rob Refsnyder.
I had picked up Joe Kelly with my second pick for $2 to start assembling my bargain bin pitching staff. The rest picked up in the sixth thru 20th range were John Danks ($1), Robbie Ray ($1), Sean Manaea ($4), Brandon Morrow ($4), Anibal Sanchez ($1), Kevin Quakenbush ($1), Gavin Floyd ($2), Phil Hughes ($1), Kendall Graveman ($1), Keone Kela ($3), Nathan Eovaldi ($2), Shae Simmons ($1), Matt Cain ($2) and Derek Holland ($5). Some may only be place holders until someone on the waiver wire is available but some may turn out to be hidden gems. Maneaea will also be starting the season on the farm.
I didn't go into depth on each individual player like in previous year but that would have made this extremely long with 22 picks. The 2016 season is under way and in six months we'll see which moves paid off.
Last season I finished in third as my pitching collapsed to drop me out of second in the last month.. I finished at the top of three of the five offensive categories. Most of my core offense remains intact and I didn't have to worry about that in the draft.
Going into the draft my core team was Paul Goldschmidt at first, Jose Altuve at second, Kris Bryant at third, Carlos Correa at short, Jacob Realmuto at catcher, Bryce Harper, Giancarlo Stanton, Delino DeShields, Randall Grichuk and Anthony Gose in the outfield, CJ Cron for CI, Dee Gordon for MI, and Kyle Seager for flex. The only pitching staff I retained was Jose Fernandez, Michael Wacha, Jake Odorizzi and Shawn Tolleson.
The broad strokes goals of the draft was to build a pitching staff and to add catcher and outfield depth. The specific goal was to attempt the Clayton Kershaw gambit since he was available. If Kershaw was secured it would mean shopping in the bargain bin the remainder of the draft. That was something I was used to. My top prospect target would be AJ Reed and I planned on making an attempt while I still had the funds.
The first round was typical with some high dollar players and a few owners trying to throw early curve balls. Andrew McCutchen went first for $38 followed by Jonathan Lucroy ($13), Russell Martin ($5), Clayton Kersaw ($45). Felix Hernandez ($28), Eric Hosmer ($21), Johnny Cueto ($20), Justin Verlander ($12), Yan Gomes ($7), Byung-ho Park ($7), Jeff Samardzija ($16) and Troy Tulowitzki ($24). It was surprising to see so many catchers and pitchers go in the first round but in a keeper league each team has their own agenda to add to their roster.
I had been the one that grabbed Kershaw at $45. It was one of the highest amounts played for a player in the history of our league. I was willing to go as high as $51 to get the number one elite pitcher in the MLB.
With my third pick I did snag Reed for ($10) and was willing to go as high as $12 because I think he will be Paul Goldschmidt minus the speed. My fourth and fifth pick ups were catchers Alex Avila ($1) and JR Murphy ($3). With my 15th and 21st picks I got outfielders Avisail Garcia ($3) and Tyler Naquin ($3). My 22nd and last pick of the draft landed me the Royals top prospect Raul Mondesi for $1. Reed and Mondesi will be starting the season on my farm team with Joey Gallo, Trea Turner, Peter O'Brien, Matt Davidson, Richie Shaffer, Steven Moya and Rob Refsnyder.
I had picked up Joe Kelly with my second pick for $2 to start assembling my bargain bin pitching staff. The rest picked up in the sixth thru 20th range were John Danks ($1), Robbie Ray ($1), Sean Manaea ($4), Brandon Morrow ($4), Anibal Sanchez ($1), Kevin Quakenbush ($1), Gavin Floyd ($2), Phil Hughes ($1), Kendall Graveman ($1), Keone Kela ($3), Nathan Eovaldi ($2), Shae Simmons ($1), Matt Cain ($2) and Derek Holland ($5). Some may only be place holders until someone on the waiver wire is available but some may turn out to be hidden gems. Maneaea will also be starting the season on the farm.
I didn't go into depth on each individual player like in previous year but that would have made this extremely long with 22 picks. The 2016 season is under way and in six months we'll see which moves paid off.
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