Reusse: Trade of batting craftsman Arraez doesn’t set well

[ASFN Admin]

The lone defense for the Twins trading away Luis Arraez on Friday is that pitching is more expensive than hitting in current Major League Baseball. Terry Ryan, the former Twins general manager, used a 2-through-8 system to have his scouts evaluate players — prospects, minor leaguers and big leaguers who might be involved in trades. Eight was all-world, 7 was a perennial All-Star, 6 was a ...

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