Tampa Bay Rays: Possible Chris Archer trade destinations
By Tim Boyle
Milwaukee Brewers
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The Milwaukee Brewers absolutely need to add an ace this offseason. Jimmy Nelson will open the year on the disabled list which makes it even more imperative to add. Since they do happen to have one of MLB’s top minor league systems, a trade for Archer looks possible.
Now that we know there’s a need let’s see if the Brewers have the means.
It’s tough to get into the heads of the Rays’ plans and know what it is they desire. Usually, a team with an 80-82 record would go after a playoff spot a lot harder than I expect Tampa Bay too. A lot of this has to do with their budget and small market status.
Since the Tampa Bay Rays seem to know how to and love developing pitchers, we can assume they want at least one of their top three pitching prospects. Either Luis Ortiz, Brandon Woodruff, or Corbin Burnes would be included. On top of that, the Rays would see if they could go after Lewis Brinson or Corey Ray.
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This is a fair price to pay for someone like Archer whose affordable contract would allow the Brewers to possibly even sign a free agent starter. Some seem to believe they are a favorite to add one of the top free agent pitchers this winter. Even if they do, Archer will remain a match.