# MLB: July 2018 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [July 1, 2018, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105 "2018-07-01T18:49:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 13
**Author:** ![BlankSlate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blankslate/32/80_2.png) [@BlankSlate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlankSlate)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2018, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105/241 "2018-07-31T14:57:32Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > \*\*Yanks made several moves in the last few days. \*\* > > New York Yankees traded LHP [Chasen Shreve](http://m.yankees.mlb.com/player/592741/chasen-shreve) and RHP **Giovanny Gallegos** to St. Louis Cardinals for 1B **Luke Voit** and Future Considerations. Voit assigned to AAA. > > Traded LHP **Caleb Frare** to Chicago White Sox for Future Considerations. > > Yankees acquired RHP **Lance Lynn** and cash considerations from the Twins for 1B/OF **Tyler Austin** and RHP Jose Rijo. Looks like Lynn will be in the bullpen. I’m wondering if we’re going to hear a Yankee starter is headed to the DL though? > > Traded RHP **Adam Warren** to Seattle Mariners for Future Considerations. > > Signed free agent RHP **[Osiel Rodriguez](http://m.yankees.mlb.com/player/682640/osiel-rodriguez)**\* (16 yrs old) \*to a minor league contract. He was the top rated international pitching prospect. I saw reports of $600,000 in International signing money. > > With these and other trades this month, the Yanks had piled up a large figure of International signing money. So expect some more signings. > > \*\*\*\*Caleb Frare, **Tyler Austin** &\*\ ***Giovanny Gallegos** \*\*were players the Yanks didn’t have room for but would probably lose to rule 5 in the off season. **Warren was a free agent at the end of the season but this surprised me. Jose Rijo** is a 20 year old pitcher at the High A level thus far. Lol, **Luis** Rijo, but I’m sure we’re both old enough to remember when Jose was a prospect. I saw him pitch in Yankee Stadium when he was nineteen. Lance Lynn is a head scratcher. OK, so he had two starts against Boston this year and gave up 2 ER in 11 innings. That’s nice, but the ERA is ugly overall. I guess you’re right and Cash is doing Rule 5 housecleaning. But Warren? To a team that would be the wild card opponent if the season ended today? I can’t make sense of that one. ETA: Skankees? Tsk tsk. Not nice. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2018, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105/242 "2018-07-31T15:03:03Z")
Good correction, I typed Jose somehow without thinking. Luis it is. ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2018, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105/243 "2018-07-31T15:03:31Z")
Tommy Rich and Phamous traded to Tampa Bay. Interesting move for the Rays. He is controllable through 2021. ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2018, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105/244 "2018-07-31T15:24:49Z")
Toronto trades Roberto Osuna, who remains on the suspension list for domestic violence until Aug 5, to Houston; the Astros send back Ken Giles, Hector Perez, and David Paulino. Note that although Osuna cannot join Houston until after the deadline, he is their now and can pitch in the postseason. Frankly I am amazed Toronto pulled a deal this good. It was not going to be worth the controversy to have him back so I’d assumed they would have to trade him for a few baseballs; they got a real return. Giles is an immensely talented pitcher who has tumbled from grace in the last year but is still young and capable and isn’t facing a trial, plus two okay prospects. I am much, much more comfortable as a Jays fan to see if Giles can get over his immaturity than to try to cheer for Roberto Osuna. One can see why Houston did this, I guess, if Giles had worn out his welcome; Osuna can pitch, baggage or no. I would not have paid as much as they did, though. ---
**Author:** ![Hi\_Neighbor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hi_neighbor/32/494_2.png) [@Hi\_Neighbor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hi_Neighbor)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2018, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105/245 "2018-07-31T19:13:30Z")
Phillies traded for 2x All-Star catcher Wilson Ramos. Woot! He’s a free agent after this season. Still a nice pickup. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2018, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105/246 "2018-07-31T22:31:01Z")
Did I see where Pittsburgh acquired Chris Archer from Tampa Bay? ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2018, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105/247 "2018-07-31T23:10:07Z")
Dodgers just acquired Brian Dozier and a relief pitcher for Logan Forsythe and a couple of prospects. [Multi-team deal](https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/news). Even money, so no additional payroll. Apparently the Dodgers have decided that home runs are the way they are going to win, and built accordingly. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2018, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105/248 "2018-07-31T23:21:26Z")
Chris Sale to the DL. Half of Twitter seems to think it’s a ‘rest’ DL stint. But, I’m not sure that makes sense with an upcoming series against the Yanks. If it was immediately afterwards, sure. Red Sox put ace Chris Sale on DL with shoulder inflammation - ESPNhttps://apple.news/AC8bTyiO4QH2OSyvMv3RdPQ ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2018, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105/249 "2018-08-01T01:05:10Z")
Guess the Nats aren’t throwing in the towel tonight, up 19-0 bottom of the 5th against the Mets ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2018, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105/250 "2018-08-01T01:38:54Z")
> [@dalej42](#): > > Guess the Nats aren’t throwing in the towel tonight, up 19-0 bottom of the 5th against the Mets A very bad night for Mets starter Steven Matz: 2/3 of one inning pitched, eight hits, seven runs (all earned). The Mets have already used five relievers. One wonders if they’ll send out a position player to pitch the bottom of the eighth. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2018, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105/251 "2018-08-01T01:46:40Z")
> [@kenobi\_65](#): > > A very bad night for Mets starter Steven Matz: 2/3 of one inning pitched, eight hits, seven runs (all earned). > > The Mets have already used five relievers. One wonders if they’ll send out a position player to pitch the bottom of the eighth. Looks like it’s raining pretty hard, call the game? I’m sure neither team would mind ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2018, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105/252 "2018-08-01T02:17:29Z")
The Mets did, indeed, have a position player (SS Jose Reyes) pitch the 8th. He gave up 6 runs. It’s now 25-1, in the top of the 9th. ---
**Author:** ![FoieGrasIsEvil](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foiegrasisevil/32/16638_2.png) [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2018, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105/253 "2018-08-01T02:47:26Z")
Hmmmm. The Reds didn’t trade anyone. Surprising that at least they didn’t deal Harvey, who’s by and large been pitching very well. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2018, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105/254 "2018-08-01T06:39:55Z")
Interesting. The Oakland A’s are trying a subscription program for tickets in lieu of the the traditional season ticket package. > **[A’s end season ticket program, announce ‘A’s Access’ membership alternative...](https://www.athleticsnation.com/news/2018/7/31/17633428/oakland-athletics-season-ticket-program-ends-announce-access-membership-for-2019)** > > The Oakland Athletics will try out a new tiered membership access pass in 2019. ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2018, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105/255 "2018-08-01T12:24:23Z")
> [@kenobi\_65](#): > > The Mets did, indeed, have a position player (SS Jose Reyes) pitch the 8th. He gave up 6 runs. It’s now 25-1, in the top of the 9th. Final score 25-4. The 9th inning rally fell JUST a little short. ---
**Author:** ![ElvisL1ves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5daacb/32.png) [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2018, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105/256 "2018-08-01T13:15:22Z")
Thus answering the eternal question, “25, or 6? to 4”. ---
**Author:** ![jaycat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jaycat/32/3015_2.png) [@jaycat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jaycat)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2018, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105/257 "2018-08-01T13:59:20Z")
Nats reliever Shawn Kelley appeared to pitch a little hissy-fit in the 9th (while giving up 3 runs), glaring into the dugout. Commentators speculated that maybe he didn’t want to go in and pitch with a 24-run lead. Maybe he thought the Nats should put a position player on the mound like the Mets did. ---
**Author:** ![Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a183cd/32.png) [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2018, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105/258 "2018-08-01T14:43:19Z")
> [@dalej42](#): > > Chris Sale to the DL. Half of Twitter seems to think it’s a ‘rest’ DL stint. But, I’m not sure that makes sense with an upcoming series against the Yanks. If it was immediately afterwards, sure. > Red Sox put ace Chris Sale on DL with shoulder inflammation - ESPNhttps://apple.news/AC8bTyiO4QH2OSyvMv3RdPQ Shoulder is not something you want to test, even in a series against the Yankees. So it might not exactly be rest, but hopefully this is the Red Sox being proactive about something that’s not a big deal. Shoulder injuries are pitcher killers, much more so than elbows. ---
**Author:** ![ElvisL1ves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5daacb/32.png) [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2018, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105/259 "2018-08-01T14:51:07Z")
Yep. Better catch it while it’s still just a little soreness, which is what it sounds like - he was as strong in his last start as ever, so there can’t be a structural problem. Sale was due for a break anyway, even with the strict pitch count he’s been on all year. ---
**Author:** ![Hi\_Neighbor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hi_neighbor/32/494_2.png) [@Hi\_Neighbor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hi_Neighbor)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2018, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105/260 "2018-08-01T14:59:08Z")
> [@jaycat](#): > > Nats reliever Shawn Kelley appeared to pitch a little hissy-fit in the 9th (while giving up 3 runs), glaring into the dugout. Commentators speculated that maybe he didn’t want to go in and pitch with a 24-run lead. Maybe he thought the Nats should put a position player on the mound like the Mets did. And just like that, they designated him for assignment. Even after his meltdown last night, he still had a respectable 3.34 ERA and 0.96 WHIP. He’ll definitely draw interest on waivers. I’m sure he’ll be scooped up in no time. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105.md?page=12) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105.md?page=14)