7/7/13

Trade Analysis - Ricky Nolasco - Mets Comparison


Ricky Nolasco (+$197,000 in international signing bonus slot money) was traded by the Miami Marlins to the Los Angeles Dodgers (who will pay the entire $5.7mil left on his contract) for three minor leaguers:

Nolasco’s ERAs with the Marlins – 2009: 5.06, 2010: 4.51, 2011: 4.67, 2012: 4.48, 2013 3.85 
             
                RP Steve Ames – AAA: 2-2, 3.67, 1.69, 30-G, 34.1-IP, 29-K

                RP Josh Wall – 2013 – MLB: 0-1, 18.00 6-G – AAA: 5.60, 25-G

SP Angel Sanchez – 8th rated LAD prospect with a 95-mph fastball – from LAD website: “Sanchez burst on the scene by making his U.S. debut in the Midwest League in 2011 and pitching extremely well. His follow up in the California League didn’t go nearly as well, but his youth, stuff and size all give him the chance to bounce back and be a middle of the rotation type. He has a live arm with a free and easy delivery that fires fastballs that can touch 95 mph with some good running movement. His secondary stuff is more inconsistent, though he’s shown glimpse of a strong, tilting slider and an effective changeup. The ball jumps out of his hand and if he can learn to command the ball within the strike zone more effectively, he should be able to get back on track” 2013:  A-ball – 2-7, 4.88 (14-ST)…  A+ - 0-0, 3.00 (2-G, 1-ST)

So, what you have here is basically an overpaid SP4-5 being traded close to nobody.

Once again, the only motive here by the Marlins was to, first, dump salary, and secondly dump pool money they didn’t want to spend. The Marlins now have no one under a long term contract and they are becoming closer every day to being eligible for American Legion baseball.
It’s impossible to compare this to what a Mets pitcher would be worth in the market. Sandy Alderson would never agree to a deal this bad for, let’s say, Jeremy Hefner. Shaun Marcum maybe.

You have a pitching prospect that doesn’t project until 2016 and two journeymen relievers that mean nothing to the future of any team.


I can’t believe the Commissioner just keeps allowing this to happen.

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