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Bourgeois Zee
The following would be my targets for each team:
Yankees: Jasson Dominguez, OF + Ken Waldichuk, SP
Many of the Yankees' top prospects are scuffling. Dominguez is hitting okay, but is young for the level. Collecting high-impact talent would seem a good strategy. Waldichuk is dominating but old (24). He's a crafty lefty type and should be a BOR guy capable of eating some innings.
Tampa: Shane Baz (and a C level prospect) OR Josh Lowe, OF, + Curtis Mead, 3B/ 1B
Baz is ready now (or nearly so) and would slot into Castillo's spot similar to Greene/ Lodolo/ Ashcraft. Lowe and Mead fix specific issues. I really like the second deal, but question whether Tampa is willing to spend that much prospect capital for this team.
Toronto: Gabriel Moreno, C
This is the best possible outcome, IMO, of a Castillo deal. A true difference-maker at a premium position. Moreno would allow Stephenson to rest a bit, hit at DH (or 1B) and vice versa. Unlikely? Maybe. But Castillo is the best pitcher on the market.
New York Mets: Francico Alvarez, C
See Toronto, Gabriel Moreno. Add a year of patience.
Atlanta: Michael Harris + Drew Shuster, SP, OR Drew Waters, OF, + Kyle Muller, SP
Interesting arm and an interesting CF-capable bat. Plugs two holes, but questions enough to make sense for both squads.
Minnesota: Josh Winder, SP, + Jose Miranda, CIF OR Royce Lewis, SS, + Jordan Balazovic, SP
This is the deal that, IMO, makes the most sense for both squads. Winder wouldn't have a spot in the Twin rotation if Castillo enter therein, and Miranda fell on his face when given a shot at major league playing time. But the talent's there to gamble, IMO. Or the Reds could turn Lewis into a CF and gamble on the quality arm of Balazovic, even if the production has lagged. (And it has.)
Houston: Yainer Diaz, C + Hunter Brown, SP
Brown's been quietly dominating despite being more than four years younger than his AAA competition, while Diaz has hit well in AA. Like the targets here and think a deal would make some sense for both clubs. Will Houston deal? Unsure, that.
Los Angeles Angels: Jo Adell, OF, + Ky Bush, SP, + Elvis Peguero, RP
Adell is a bit of a gamble, but that upside is real. Bush is a solid prospect, but not earth-shattering. Peguero is a dominant relief arm who could close games now. All three would be on next year's team and would likely move right on up to the majors this season. None of the three play vital roles in LA. The deal makes sense for both clubs. Second-most likely deal, IMO, of the bunch.
LA Dodgers: Michael Busch, 1B/ 2B + Andy Pages, OF
Busch is probably ready now for major league time, and the Reds have a spot for that bat. Pages is an OF who could help either later this year or, more likely, next season. This would be all about the bats, and these are a couple of good ones.
San Diego: Luis Campusano, C, + James Wood, OF
Wood is a long, long way from the majors, but his bat looks really good. Campusano is another catcher who could rest Stephenson. Really like this deal if the Pads are willing to make a deal. They might need financial help-- Reds could offer Naquin and perhaps Drury for Wil Myers to alleviate that salary. Or they could pay Castillo for the rest of the season-- for a better prospect.