A's/ Reds deal

[OaktownSam]

A's send:

Skye Bolte RF (ml)
Round 2 draft pick (2020)

Reds send:

Brandon Finnegan SP (ml)
Aristides Aquino RF (ml)

Weird looking deal for a rebuilding team like the A's but we couldn't pass up the chance to bring in a good cost controlled starting pitcher. Finnegan is a far better pitcher vs. LHBs and has some challenges with the long ball but he should be more effective starter away from the Great American Ballpark and he looks like an ace compared to my current awful rotation. Taking a downgrade at RF to make the deal happen. I really like Bolte's high OBP profile but Aquino gives us some RHB power which we lack, a defensive improvement and has the personality to develop further. We won't make the mistake of giving up on this rebuild too early but this deal hopefully helps us get closer to .500 next year. 

Thanks to the Reds for the quick and easy dealings. 

[quase23]

Reds send:

Brandon Finnegan SP (ml)
Aristides Aquino RF (ml)

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A's send:

Skye Bolte RF (ml)
Round 2 draft pick (2020)

Starting a full rebuild, how can we not go wrong with a player named Skye Bolte! Looking forward to the rebuild.

Thanks to the A’s for the fair dealings.

[Commissioner Erick]

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