Blake Snell?

[jonescm128]

Perused through a few pages and didn't see any topics about Blake Snell. All the talk seems to center around Chris Archer in a trade with the Rays but I think I would rather see Snell.

 

I understand that it would take a king's ransom to part with a 25 year old with control through 2022, especially with the year he is having, but how would we all feel about this? Regardless of which pitcher Stearns would target, I think it would require Hiura and I don't see any possible way around it.

[Warning Track Power]

Given what the Rays reportedly thought they would receive for Archer prior to the season, I would venture to say the price tag on Snell would be as high or even higher as Snell is under contract through 2022 and is 25, 4 years younger than Archer. If anything, I would be more focused on acquiring Archer at this point given his value may be depressed due to injury.

[long ball]

I'm not convinced the Rays would move him. I think it's once of those Jim Bowden fabricated rumors.

[tmwiese55]

Too bad they didn't see this coming before the season and get him then instead of focusing on Archer, easier said than done of course. Price would probably have been way less than Archer back then and easier to stomach.

[PeaveyFury]

Too bad they didn't see this coming before the season and get him then instead of focusing on Archer, easier said than done of course. Price would probably have been way less than Archer back then and easier to stomach.

 

Was there any confirmation regarding ACTUAL interest in Archer beyond a now disproved 'source' in the first place?

[Dadbauer]

I'm pretty sure the Brewers called about Archer, "source" or not. Of course, there's no way to tell how serious the talks were.

[JohnBriggs12]

Speaking of the Rays, Nathan Eovaldi has a 0.821 WHIP in 6 starts and a 6 to 1 K/BB ratio. He was hitting the upper 90's yesterday in beating the Nats. He's a FA after this year but may be a rental worth a look.

[sheetskout]

There is no way the Rays are going to move Snell. He has to be up there with the most untouchable young arms in the game.