Blockbuster Athletics trade proposal sees A's land $110 million two-time All-Star ace to create 1-2-3 punch with Jeffrey Springs, Aaron Civale
This would give the A's arguably the best rotation in their division.
Blockbuster Athletics trade proposal sees A's land $110 million two-time All-Star ace to create 1-2-3 punch with Jeffrey Springs, Aaron Civale originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Athletics have found themselves in a spot they haven’t been in a while: leading the AL West.
With a record of 10-8, they are atop the division, although they have teams hot on their heels. If they want to keep their spot, upgrading their pitching should be a priority, as only Jeffrey Springs and Aaron Civale are really performing. Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter proposes that the A’s can find a truce ace to lead their team by making a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays for All-Star Kevin Gausman.
MORE: Pirates trade idea lands Pittsburgh 12-year MLB veteran, two-time World Series champion as huge upgrade from Joey Bart The trade would look like this: Athletics get: RHP Kevin Gausman, cash Blue Jays get: ATH No. 4 prospect LHP Wei-En Lin, ATH No. 28 prospect OF Darwing Ozuna “The Athletics failed to upgrade a weak starting rotation during the offseason, settling on Aaron Civale as the only notable addition to the staff, and now they currently rank 20th in the majors with a 4.
27 starters' ERA…Financial limitations are always a factor for the Athletics, but the Blue Jays might be willing to eat a significant chunk of the money still owed to Kevin Gausman in the final season of his contract if it means a better prospect return,” Reuter wrote. MORE: Proposed Cubs trade sees Chicago land $67 million two-time All-Star, former Cy Young candidate to be emergency replacement for Cade Horton So far this season, Gausman has posted a 0-1 record, a 2. 42 ERA, 31 Ks, and a WHIP of 0.