re: MLB Trade Deadline Thread (8/1: Rangers acquire Lucroy and Jeffress)

Brinson was my favorite Rangers prospect. Yeah, his numbers aren't great this year coming back from injury, but I love his skill set, and as he heals, his numbers will come back. Still, have to give up talent to get talent.

It's telling Daniels gave up the two injury risks. Lulu would almost certainly be in the majors now if he wasn't such a gigantic fat arse. The Rangers are terrified of that guy breaking down. I'm not as certain he will (and have a soft spot for Fat Guy Pitchers), but I see the logic. Great deal, as there is a chance neither of the prospects an out due to health (but if they do... man, they are gonna regret giving up Brinson).

Getting anything for Tate, a college closer who can barely crack 90 on the gun and getting shelled in low A ball, is a huge win. They already squandered the #4 pick, might as well get 3 months of Beltran for it.