Let's Make Some Deals

The FanGraphs Newsletter, July 28, 2023 [READ IN BROWSER]( July 28, 2023 With less than a week to go until the trade deadline, things have been relatively quiet on the transaction front, possibly due to the uncertainty surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s availability. But now that an Ohtani trade off table, we can expect things to really start moving in the next day or so. That makes this the perfect time for one of Dan Szymborski's favorite/most dreaded pieces of the year, in which he kick things off with some trade imagineering that hopefully doesn’t result in too many people being mad at him. Not all of these deals would necessarily be accepted if they were offered as-is — teams value players differently, after all — nor are we reporting on actual trades that are in the works. But Dan tried to make sure that each of these deals was plausible and actually met the needs of the teams in question. Let’s get to it! [Let's Make Some Deals, by Dan Szymborski]( [Hoping for Change of Scenery Impact, Twins and Marlins Swap Relievers]( Minnesota and Miami have swapped veteran righty relievers in hopes that new homes can get them back to their best. | by Chris Gilligan [The 2023 Replacement-Level Killers: Left Field and Right Field]( The production from these contenders is falling short in at least one corner — or both. | by Jay Jaffe [Angels Bet on Themselves, Acquire Giolito and López to Bolster Playoff Hopes]( With Shohei Ohtani staying in Anaheim, the Angels go for it now as the White Sox officially punt on the rest of 2023. | by Ben Clemens [Dodgers, Guardians Shore Up Weak Spots With Rosario-Syndergaard Swap]( The Dodgers continue strengthening their middle infield as the Guardians make room for youngsters and reinforce a depleted rotation. | by Davy Andrews [Red Sox Prospect Marcelo Mayer Has a Simple Approach and a High Ceiling]( At 20 years old, the fourth-overall pick in the 2021 draft is all about hunting heaters. | by David Laurila [Dodgers Boost Defensive Depth and Flexibility with Enrique Hernández Reunion]( The super-utilityman makes his way back to Los Angeles, while the Red Sox bolster the back of their 40-man roster with two big league-ready arms. | by Eric Longenhagen [The 2023 Replacement-Level Killers: Shortstop and Third Base]( Several teams need to right the left side of their infield. | by Jay Jaffe 🎧 [Effectively Wild Episode 2038: The Angels Are Sho-ing for It. What Will They Have to Sho for It?]( [DOWNLOAD THE FANGRAPHS APP]( [FanGraphs & Effectively Wild Merch Is Now Available at BreakingT!]( [ORDER HERE]( [Chicago Cubs, White Sox at center of 2023 MLB trade deadline]( by Jesse Rogers, ESPN [Alek Manoah: An Ace Back on Track?]( by Nate Kosher, Pitcher List [7 Shohei facts about one of the best days baseball has ever witnessed]( by Sarah Langs, MLB [In trading David Robertson, Mets begin the sell-off, acknowledge the failure of the season]( by Will Sammon, The Athletic ($) [@fangraphs]( [FanGraphs]( [FanGraphs]( [RSS]( [FORWARD]( [SUBSCRIBE]( Copyright © 2023 FanGraphs Inc, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the FanGraphs Newsletter. Our mailing address is: FanGraphs Inc 1200 N Hartford St. Apt 312Arlington, Va 22201 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](