Trade Thunder

We've come to expect our commissioner to make smart, calculated trades in order to build a successful club in the long term.

And today, he brought the thunder.

SAN FRANCISCO GETS:

Garland Nathan Santa Fe Booze Hounds Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Freer, TX Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Uh. Holy shit?

Garland Nathan (and I don't really care about revealing numbers here) is projected at 90+. He's currently rated higher than my shortstop. In 208 minor games, he's hitting .338/.427/.554 with a .981 OPS. He has hit 33 homers, 85 doubles and driven in 178. And, he has a .977 fielding percentage. S-T-U-D.


SANTA FE GETS:

Who cares? Actually, they get:

Preston Mays San Francisco Slingers Age: 24 B/T: R/R Born: Grant, MI Position(s): P (SP3) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

At AAA last season, this 80+ righthanded starter was 19-6 with a 2.99 and 1.12 WHIP. He bypassed AA, jumping from HiA to AAA. He notched 200Ks in 204.2 IP. He's a two-time MILB pitcher of the year and was the AAA Rookie of the Year last season. He projects 80+.

Peter Kim San Francisco Slingers Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Durand, IL Position(s): 2B/LF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Already on his third team, this hot potato went started in Pittsburgh in season one before moving West. He is a career .303 hitter.

Bob Harper San Francisco Slingers Age: 22 B/T: R/R Born: Las Vegas, NM Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

A career AA guy who started in Chicago's organization, Harper has 241 Ks in 275.1 IP. He has a career 4.45 ERA.