Diamondbacks acquire JD Martinez from Tigers

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They are the #4 prospect, the #15 prospect and unranked in what many consider to be a very weak farm system. Seems like the Dbacks came out ahead in the trade but that's going to depend on the rest of the year and if he re-signs with them. Biggest downside is that a weak farm system just got even weaker.
 

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Can Dbacks even afford him in the off-season? Seems like an all in type deal. Turning 30 and will want A big contract.
 
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Lugo is probably a utility caliber IF in the future. He's got ok power. Says a lot about the farm system.

Steal by Hazen.
 

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Can Dbacks even afford him in the off-season? Seems like an all in type deal. Turning 30 and will want A big contract.

I'm sure they are thinking of him purely as a rental.

The prospects we traded can hardly be considered "all in" but it's definitely a rental deal. Totally worth it IMO.
 

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Finally get the leg up in a trade


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I like this deal and lol the tigers forum is going crazy one sunshine moment in this current dbacks slump....

Hope the dbacks can somehow manage to sign him to a multiyear deal.
 

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He wasn't my first choice, but maybe he was all we could afford. His defense is a serious concern.

Tiger fan here. You have to remember he was playing in the one of the largest parks in the majors - his D is better than what is portrayed. Comerica has a big outfield. Wait until you see this guy rake. You will like him. Should hit a ton of homeruns in that park. Hits a lot to right center. Strong as hell.
 
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