Atlanta/Colorado

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Atlanta Trades:

James Paxton 8.6 8.6 8.6
Grant Lavigne (prospect)



Colorado Trades:

Blake Snell 6.8 6.8

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This was a brutal trade to do, for multiple reasons, the most obvious being that Snell might not even be back for the start of the playoffs this year. However, I think I have to come to the reality that as much as I love Paxton I'm not sure I would even be COMFORTABLE starting him in the playoffs this year as he flashes brilliance and then hits me with a 3 IP 8 ER game. I also like Snell for the next 2 years over Paxton. It's counterintuitive because I"m competing but I really think this is a good value play for the next couple of years at least, and honestly if Snell comes back for this year that is also incredibly helpful.

I think this is one of those rare trades that you can truly see both sides for. Colorado gets a pitcher who has shown he can be dominant for an extra year than Snell, which might fit into his timeline better. He also gets a very good top 100 prospect in Lavigne (someone I was partial towards, even with his struggles this year).

Good talking Colorado

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At the conclusion of this trade, immediately place Snell on the IL if he wasn't already, please

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Good working with Atlanta, Snell's injury has hurt his value but I still feel I was able to get someone in Paxton with upside and he is on a good team so they can overcome a bad outing. I like Lavigne and am looking at him as someone down the road.

Good luck going forward Atlanta

[Oakland Athletics]

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