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jacksonianmarch
Scherzer will only be available if the Nats fall out again, and to be honest, I doubt they shop him. I would think they'd shop Strasburg since he can opt out of his deal in the offseason if they fall out of contention
The Mets aren't dealing deGrom with their maniac GM in place. He was deGrom's agent previously and then gave him the deal he wanted. I anticipate Brodie is gonna get canned in the offseason and deGrom will be moved
Syndergaard is making the rounds right now, but I seriously doubt you deal for him, or anyone does for that matter. His stuff is down and you don't deal guys like him when their stock is down
Kluber is recovering from a broken arm. I doubt you see him moved until he is at the top of his game and that wont come this year
Bumgarner is moving. His average FB velo is back to his baseline and he is starting to pitch like himself again, but he is a rental and I am reticent to pay the price for 2015 Bumgarner getting 2019 Bumgarner production
Bauer may move, but its gonna take a lot of prospects to move him. No way Carlos is moved with leukemia and not being on the mound
Stroman should move, although the Jays could wait into the offseason if they wanted to.
I doubt Boyd moves. He has a lot more control to him and he is one small step away from becoming an ace. Unless someone overpays, he stays in the Motor City\
John Means isn't moving. No rumors to that effect exist and considering the possibility is just dumb
Caleb Smith is unlikely to move. He is an older pre arb player, but he's a guy they should build around.
Wheeler will be dealt. His stuff is supreme, his execution not so much. He will be an interesting guy to gauge the market on since his production doesn't signal a big return, but his stuff and how he finished last year does
Leake was almost moved, but he stinks. Big HR rates in Safeco, no thank you. Plus, he has a big contract
Cashner likely has never been hotter. He is definitely moved, but the O's will hold out for a big return
Aaron Sanchez has been dreadful and hurt again. He is a candidate for being dealt next deadline if they Jays can prop him up as something more than a guy to dream on
Bundy is a weird case too. He doesn't have the big fastball anymore and gives up a ton of bombs. He's a NL guy, IMO, someone who can be a 5th starter