Giants _35th_ best prospect is in no way tempting as a trade target in exchange for A’s most-established SP whose torn fingernail will keep him from opening the season.
MLB evaluation of his draft signing: “probably a bullpen pick all the way”.
So let’s get this straight: a non-contending team is going to be picky about trading their soft-tossing out-of-options starter who hasn’t had an ERA south of 4 since his rookie year… a guy who has thrown for 100 innings just once in his career (111 last year)… they are going to nickel and dime a team because it’s the Giants’ #35 prospect?
Kempner was a third round pick in the 2022 Draft.
I’m GENUINELY curious what you think teams would give up for Paul Blackburn? Please, do tell me. I’d love to hear this.
Giants _35th_ best prospect is in no way tempting as a trade target in exchange for A’s most-established SP whose torn fingernail will keep him from opening the season.
MLB evaluation of his draft signing: “probably a bullpen pick all the way”.
FG: “Rule 5 Eligible: Dec’25 … ETA: 2026”
So let’s get this straight: a non-contending team is going to be picky about trading their soft-tossing out-of-options starter who hasn’t had an ERA south of 4 since his rookie year… a guy who has thrown for 100 innings just once in his career (111 last year)… they are going to nickel and dime a team because it’s the Giants’ #35 prospect?
Kempner was a third round pick in the 2022 Draft.
I’m GENUINELY curious what you think teams would give up for Paul Blackburn? Please, do tell me. I’d love to hear this.
Have you been living under a rock? The A’s have been rebuilding for the past 2 years.