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Post by Texas Rangers (Ben) on Jan 7, 2022 10:39:13 GMT -6
Rangers Receive: Jairo Pomares OF/SF (Spec) Jared Kelley SP/WSOX (Spec) Mason Montgomery SP/TBR (Spec)
Jays Receive: Mick Abel SP/PHI (Spec) Corey Rosier OF/SD (Spec)
This is a pitcher swap where the Rangers are using Abel to gain to high upside SPs in Kelley/Montgomery. The upside offered by Montgomery is especially intriguing. Add in the addition of Pomares, and the Rangers have another nice power bat that could see the Majors before too long. Sometimes to get better you have to let go of an asset and take 2 two make the team stronger and deeper. That's what the Rangers did here and are pleased with the return.
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Post by TorontoBlueJaysGM on Jan 7, 2022 10:50:52 GMT -6
Approved
Jays have a surplus of OF (and prospects overall).
Like every deal, the risk here is a Gore-like flame out for Abel --- and the fact that the Phillies suck at developing SP...... Kelley and Montgomery could well end up just as good as Abel.
Nevertheless, this is part of Toronto's ongoing effort to balance out their system and manage risk.
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