TIgers / Nationals

[Tigers GM (Jon)]

Tigers receive:

OF Micker Adolfo (CHW) - *prospect
RP Marcos Diplan (MIL) - *prospect
2019 Amateur Draft Round 5 (5.27 - CHC pick)

Nationals receive:

RP Craig Kimbrel (BOS) - $16.3M / year through 2021 with option in 2022
C Travis D'Arnaud (NYM) - A 5/7 2019 - $.5
2019 Amateur Draft Round 3 (3.25 DET pick)

Detroit accepts. I trade away an elite closer but also get rid of his wealthy long-term deal that I wasn't comfortable with and receive some intriguing prospects to help bolster my weak farm system. I also give a veteran catcher on a favorable contract to sweeten the deal as WAS takes a fairly significant cap hit.

[Nationals GM (Tim)]

Accept

I am willing to part with a 50 FV spec to obtain Kimbrel and his lengthy expensive contract because I think I can flip it for something better if I eat massive amounts of salary to do so. Diplan has shown flashes in the minors but I think his future is in the bullpen. D’Arnaud is just a guy I’m willing to take a chance on.

[Blue Jays GM (Stephen)]

Approve

[Brewers GM (Tim)]

Approve

[Das (Former Giants GM)]

Allow. Having D'Arnaud being thrown around as a sweetener is a small misstep for the the Tigers, but part of the learning process. Micker Adolfo is really impressive in batting practice and Marcos Diplan is still young enough to add the strength he needs to pitch in the majors, however even if the prospects pan out and it's always nice to get out from under a sizable contract, I think the Nationals win big in this deal.

[Tigers GM (Jon)]

Sweetener isn’t really what I meant. More of a bargaining chip to get WAS to cover the cap.

[D'backs GM (Kyle)]

Approve

[Rockies GM (Alex)]

Smart move for the Nationals. A necessary move for the Tigers. Hopefully will allow them to keep Blackmon or even Wade Davis at a cheaper rate and still fill out their roster. Approve.

[Yankees GM (Jerry)]

Approve

[Royals GM (Bill)]

Approve

[Astros GM (Will)]

Approve

[Rockies GM (Alex)]

Tigers GM (Jon), Nationals GM (Tim), Official. Processed.