here’s a breakdown of the revised trade grades and the reasoning behind them:
Revised Trade Grades:
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Dodgers/Rays Trade:
Dodgers: D (Original Grade Not explicitly Stated, but implied to be higher)
Rays: C (Original Grade Not Explicitly Stated, but implied to be lower)
Orioles/Marlins Trade:
Marlins: A+++ (Original Grade: A)
Orioles: B (Original Grade: C)
Reasoning for Revisions:
Dodgers/Rays Trade (Amed Rosario Acquisition):
The Original Mistake: The author admits they were too positive on the Dodgers acquiring Amed rosario.
The Reality: The Dodgers released Rosario after onyl 12 plate appearances and 3 starts. He was acquired to bridge a gap until injured infielders returned, but he didn’t get critically important playing time.
The Hard-and-Fast Rule: The author’s personal rule is that if you cut a player you traded for after only 12 plate appearances, they get a D.
Revised Grade: The Dodgers receive a D because the acquisition was essentially a non-factor and they quickly moved on from the player. The Rays’ grade is a C, implying it was a neutral or slightly negative move for them, as they didn’t get much in return for rosario.
Orioles/Marlins Trade (Trevor Rogers for Kyle Stowers and Connor Norby):
The Original Mistake: The author admits they were too harsh on the Orioles and too positive on the Marlins.
The Orioles’ Side:
Original Assessment: The Orioles were given a C (or C+ by one analyst) for acquiring trevor Rogers, a pitcher with a high ERA in recent years. The reasoning was that they gave up “prized position player prospects” for a pitcher who hadn’t performed well. The Reality: Trevor Rogers has since rebounded substantially,posting a 1.53 ERA through six starts and showing a return to his previous form. he is also under club control through next season, making him a valuable asset. revised Grade: The Orioles receive a B because they acquired a controllable starting pitcher who has performed exceptionally well, justifying the prospect cost.
The Marlins’ Side:
Original Assessment: The Marlins received an A for acquiring Kyle Stowers and Connor Norby, seeing it as a way to improve their lineup by trading from their pitching depth.
The Reality: Kyle Stowers has had a breakout first half with the Marlins, batting .293 with 19 home runs. This significantly exceeded expectations.
* Revised Grade: The Marlins receive an A+++ because they turned a pitcher they were eager to move into two major-league-ready hitters who have performed exceptionally well, exceeding the initial positive assessment.
In essence, the author is acknowledging that their initial trade evaluations were flawed and are correcting them based on the actual performance of the players involved and the strategic outcomes of the trades. the core principle is that the actual results and impact of a trade are the ultimate arbiters of its success.
