Nice to see Volpe have some fireworks the last two games.
What's everyone looking/hoping for today at the deadline?
Overall, I think the moves so far have been "shrewd". 3B is secure and the bench is stronger without giving up top prospects.
Today is all about pitching. My one "hope" is that we get a starter/frontline reliever (ideally both) with a contract beyond this year. If we get rental pitchers, I'm not as keen to give up good value for them.
Here's my spin if I were GM and had free reign to trade: with Cruz, Leiter and Gil all looking ready to return in August, I'd trade Williams for a nice haul, trade a nicer haul to acquire Mason Miller (four years of control after this season) and then maybe trade lesser pieces for another reliever rental. Make sure to resign Luke Weaver over the offseason.
With Gil coming back, do we really need a SP3? Fried, Rodon, Gil is solid, maybe get an SP4/5 rental. Next year, a staff led by Cole, Fried, Rodon, Gil looks damn solid to build around.
But I digress...
In summary: no more bats, but would love a good reliever whose contract extends beyond this season.