The two-team trade turned into three.
We knew a Mookie Betts acquisition would happen eventually -- and that's exactly what occurred on Tuesday when the Red Sox reportedly sent the 2018 AL MVP and pitcher David Price to the Dodgers in part of a blockbuster deal that included the Twins and Angels:
All the reported details: pic.twitter.com/Q8hKv78v8D
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 5, 2020
Additionally, Joc Pederson reportedly will be heading to the Angels in the trade along with pitcher Ross Stripling. The Dodgers will acquire second baseman Luis Rengifo.
Sources confirm: RHP Ross Stripling heading to #Angels along with OF Joc Pederson in deal with #Dodgers. IF Luis Rengifo going to Dodgers, other players involved. First on Stripling: @BNightengale.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) February 5, 2020
Now that you're up to speed, what does this mean for the A's?
Well, not much. But the Angels shouldn't be ignored.
A's manager Bob Melvin spoke to NBC Sports California in late January and mentioned how much the Angels will be one of the most improved teams in the league. This was back when the team acquired All-Star third baseman, Anthony Rendon.
Pederson is coming off of a 36-homer season with the Dodgers, and despite a slight uptick in power over the last few seasons, this isn't a game-changer when the A's face the Angels. It may benefit the Green and Gold as Peterson struggles against lefties -- a career .188 average vs. southpaws.
The Angels needed to take over the empty spot in right field after Kole Calhoun hit free agency and went to the Diamondbacks. Pederson's average ISO is higher than Kalhoun, so with the addition of Mike Trout and Justin Upton, the Angels could gain an advantage from the extra raw power boost.
The Halos needed pitching, so the addition of Stripling is a good one to add to the back part of the rotation.
The 30-year-old earned an All-Star selection in 2018 when he boasted a 3.02 ERA, 1.189 WHIP with 136 strikeouts in 122 innings with the Dodgers.
The Angels now possess five starting pitchers in addition to two-way player Shohei Ohtani who will be added into the mix on the bump at a limited amount once he's cleared from Tommy John rehab.
The team could still add to the roster as well.
It'll make things interesting in the AL West, but the Astros remain the A's biggest competition yet again in the division.
The Twins weren't at the focal point of the Betts trade, but they added to their pitching staff as well.
Maeda will bolster the Twins' starting rotation. Despite getting rid of pitcher Brusdar Grateral, one of the league's top 100 prospects, this appears to be more of an acquisition that would help the Twins immediately rather than waiting for the 21-year-old to flourish in his reliever role.
Maeda, with the Dodgers last season, boasted a 4.04 ERA with 169 strikeouts in 153 2/3 innings.
The A's open their 2020 season against the Twins who signed former Oakland third baseman Josh Donaldson to a four-year, $92 million contract in late January.
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As far as how the Red Sox did in the trade, losing Betts is tough. It would be tough for any team to lose him. And Boston needs to find a way to fill the spot left by Price in the rotation.
The only strong weapons the team has left rely on the offensive talents of J.D. Martinez, Rafael Devers, Andrew Benintendi and Xander Bogaerts.
... but that's about it. The Dodgers got a great one.
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