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MLB Trade Deadline: One move every team should make

By Hans Themistode

Jun 30, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (left) takes relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (right) out of the game against the Los Angeles Angels during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 30, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (left) takes relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (right) out of the game against the Los Angeles Angels during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Kendall Graveman
Kendall Graveman (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

Must make trades for each American League East team: Toronto Blue Jays

Trade idea: Acquire Kendall Graveman

Records can be somewhat misleading.

A team with a middling overall record won’t be viewed as a title contender. Instead, they’ll be perceived as a team on the up and up or on a downward trajectory. In the case of the Toronto Blue Jays, they could very well insert themselves onto the shortlist of title hopefuls.

Although their record is very much middle of the pack, currently sitting at 43-40, the Blue Jays should be so much better. Offensively, almost no other team can match what they bring to the table. They’re second in batting average (.267), first in home runs (128), fourth in runs batted in (416) and third in hits (767). Even their overall pitching is solid, checking in at 12th with an ERA of 2.97.

Where the Blue Jays go from amongst the best in the league to bottom of the barrel is the saves department. At the moment, they rank 26th. Simply put, when it’s closing time, the Blue Jays have a hard time putting the game away. If possible, the Blue Jays should go all-in on acquiring Kendall Graveman of the Seattle Mariners. Not only does he sport the third lowest ERA amongst all closers at 0.99 but he also has an 80% save percentage.

If the Blue Jays can get their hands on him, the rest of the league is in trouble.

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