RaysUp Trade - Brandon Lowe & Shane Baz Deals w Rays, Pirates and Orioles

RaysUp Off Season subtraction is actually a strong positive More Christmas presents to come3-Way Trade with Pittsburgh  Brandon Lowe to Pirates – currently contract at $11.5 million contractJake Mangum & Chandler Simpson – similar players – Mason Montgomery – left handed starter and/or lethal closer like Aroldis ChapmanMike Burrows & Houston AstrosJacob Melton to the Rays – Kevin Kiermaier’ish outfield performance plus some hitting strengthAnderson Brito – one of the talents when you can see the ceiling of being a number 1Rays building a strong rotation at A+ level Shane Baz example - jumping from A to AA to Majors  - skipping AAA altogether21-year old Brito will be coming up with Santiago Suarez. Trevor Harrison, Jose Urbina, and Andres GolanHis fielder independent, , he had one of 2.91 and Santiago. Suarez, who"s been consistently in the top 10, uh, prospects for the Rays is at 2.97Brito was an immediate improvement – to the RaysRays got more from the Shane Baz deal than they did with the Chris Archer dealFuture with prospects versus playoffs this yearLethal rotation with Drew Rasmussen. Ryan Pepiot. Shane McClanahan. Steven Mattson. Joe Boyle. What would Rays do if Shane McClanahan goes down  – Rays could bring in  Ian Seymour, Joe Rock, &  Osvaldo BidoYoendrys Gomez – relief/starting pitcher comes in from the White SoxShane Baz’s potential to become an ace pitcher versus potential health issuesCatcher of the future for the Rays – Ketel Marte 2 tiers above Brandon LoweBrandon DonovanCardinals, Chaim Bloom"s very familiar with Taylor WallsJadher Areinamo2nd base is solveableCedric Mullins is sliding into that Manuel Margot role – stronger Right Field?Where does Josh Lowe wind upShane Baz traded placesMichael Forret – what will he add to pitching depthCatcher, Caden Bodine – significant hit toolSlater de Brun compared to Corbin Carroll & musical talentAustin Overn like Colton Ledbetter with 2X the speedIncreasing the pressure in the Rays affiliate programCompensation pick –  essentially adding a first round pick for the RaysShane Baz trade =  Zach Eflin & four other prospectsHow much have the Rays cleared up in salaries Brandon Lowe - $11.5 million, Shane Baz - $3.5 million plusKetel Marte is currently making $12.5 millionCould Richie Palacios split time with Taylor WallsJonny DeLuca, Taylor Walls & Josh Lowe are still on the roster todayThe 3-way trade & Ryan Pepiot’s arm with the D-backsFuture show on the web of the Rays impact across several MLB Front OfficesThe Chicago White Rays – Duncan David, Curtis Mead, Ben Peoples, Alexander Alberto, Everson Pereira, Mike VasilMets move Jeff McNeil to Athletics’Will Mets pick up Kyle Tucker or Cody BellingerWould like to see Eugenio Suarez to MarlinsThe Cardinals, Curt Flood, the Reserve Clause & the fight for Free AgencyCurt Flood’s letter to Baseball Commissioner, Bowie KunPeople are still talking $400 million for Kyle Tucker, they"re still talking, 300 million for Bo Bichette.Ketel Marte to the Rays would be a great Christmas Happy Festivus to the Rest of Us Find Mat at @matgermain.bsky.social or reach Mark @  baseballbizondeck@gmail.com BaseballBiz on Deck, @ iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, & at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com  Special Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward