— Alex Speier (@alexspeier) February 9, 2020. Notably, the Athletic’s Peter Gammons noted this afternoon (via Twitter) that the Dodgers appear to be the frontrunner, with three sources characterizing Betts to L.A. as “inevitable.” Verdugo could indeed be on the table in such a scenario, Gammons hears; he further adds middle infield prospect Jeter Downs and pitcher Caleb Ferguson as names to monitor.

The Mookie Betts saga hasn’t yet reached a resolution. We think he has the chance to be a complete player that can really impact us. Boston Red Sox Chris Sale J.D. “Obviously going to get bombarded with this whole name thing, so it’s pretty cool,” Downs said.

We have always mentioned it, ‘It would be pretty cool to play on the same team as you.’ But you didn’t think of it that far. But whether the Red Sox were wise to deal their young star – a player with 42 bWAR already on his resume – is not up for debate in this space. There’s clearly lots to sort out in cataloguing the pieces brought in by Dodgers’ President of Baseball Ops Andrew Friedman. Not for nothing, but Price remains a viable major league starter. The club obviously doesn’t expect any of these youngsters to crack the Opening Day roster, or they’d have been in camp already, but they’ll now have a chance to train at full throttle with the team’s other best players. 20. The team reportedly projected him as a starter, but upon seeing his records, they worried he would be a reliever instead. He finished exceptionally strong, however, putting up an impressive .349/.393/.604 line through 40 games in Double-A. ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan was the first to report the deal. The two were driving on their way to catch a train in Miami when they rolled up to a red light and saw Derek Jeter driving a Range Rover. Ultimately, the biggest headline after everything fell into place is that Betts is now a member of the Dodgers.

Until then, the former Yankees fan might have to keep answering questions about his name. I’m giving you the chance to overrule Boston’s Chief Baseball Office Chaim Bloom. Downs had never interacted with Jeter until this past week. There’s clearly lots to sort out in cataloguing the pieces brought in by Dodgers’ President of Baseball Ops Andrew Friedman. Verdugo, Downs, project as regulars; Wong has good arm, power. By continuing to use the site, you accept our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. All rights reserved (About Us). Reading between the lines, though, it feels like a Betts trade is now more likely than ever. From the Dodgers’ perspective, meanwhile, Alex Verdugo could be on the table, Speier reports. That leaves the organization with five remaining openings.

(Betts will make $27MM in 2020 in the final season before he reaches free agency). Downs is … OK. Jason Mastrodonato is a sports reporter and columnist who specializes in the Red Sox. As, On the positive side, the Sox have seen some encouraging signs from. Deal at least comparable to what, got for Goldy, who cost less than Betts in walk year and had no other contracts attached.”, Devin Williams Not On Brewers’ Wild Card Roster Due To Shoulder Issue, Mike Clevinger, Dinelson Lamet Not On Padres’ Wild Card Roster, Astros Sign Yuli Gurriel To One-Year Extension, Rays Add Top Prospect Shane McClanahan To Playoff Roster, Twins To Add Top Prospect Alex Kirilloff To Playoff Roster, Red Sox Notes: Sale, Opener, Eovaldi, Martinez, Downs. On Friday, Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark said in a statement the sides should reach a resolution. That suggests there remains some possibility of talks fizzling out or going in an unexpected direction; at the very least, it doesn’t seem Boston plans to set a firm deadline on a Betts trade, at least not immediately. Network reporter Jon Heyman said earlier on Sunday, there has been “progress” in trade talks.

The Boston Red Sox officially announced the deal on Monday night.

I’ve idolized him my whole life. Most outlets peg him as the second baseman of the future, though he’s played more shortstop than second to this point. He projects as a second baseman, but Downs played mostly shortstop last year. “Now it’s just time to learn from these guys and get better.”.

That’s not to say a Betts trade imminently coming to fruition is a guarantee. “I still think I’ve got to go out and perform and play well. FORT MYERS, Fla. — Finally, a Jeter whom Boston can love. He, along with the playoff-tested Price, will look to help the Dodgers do something they haven't been able to do since 1988. MLB.com put him at #83 on their top 100 prospects list, while Baseball America came in a little more bullish with a #60 overall ranking.

As we now know, that trade fell apart. “You don’t know how many times I’ve just laid in my bed like, ‘Oh my God.’ The amount of questions being asked about this stuff. It’s been a strange week for Mookie Betts, David Price, and the Red Sox after a blockbuster trade was agreed upon, then taken off the table. Jeter Downs got his name from Derek Jeter, but he’s the newest Red Sox after coming over from the Dodgers in Monday’s blockbuster trade for Mookie Betts.. Born in Colombia but raised in Miami, Downs was given his first name because his mom loved Derek Jeter and the way he played the game. Sides seem hopeful. Yankees rediscover resiliency in hard-fought sweep of Indians, Things could get ugly between Yankees, Rays. Jerry Downs was a 15th-round draft pick in 2015 and hit .165 between High-A and Double-A last year. The Sox like his power potential and think he can keep growing. Downs was the Dodgers’ No. Downs, like Wong, has yet to play in a big-league game.

For contract, Fangraphs has both Downs and Grateral with a 50 FV score. He is likely to begin the year at Double-A for the Red Sox, but he’s climbing prospect boards.

The surreality of the trade hasn’t worn off for Downs, who admitted laying in bed in awe of the fateful twists and turns his career has taken in the past 72 hours. The family has stayed loyal to the Sox in recent years because Downs’ brother, Jerry, is a first baseman in the organization who reached Double-A Portland last year. Any deal with the Padres would need to include Wil Myers to help offset payroll, Speier reiterates. I still have to go out and perform, play well. Infielder Jeter Downs, the club’s consensus top prospect, leads the way.

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A graduate of Northeastern University, he began covering the Sox in 2011. “It’s pretty cool to be a part of something this big,” Downs said. “I was playing catch with him and was like, ‘Wow, we’re wearing the same uniform,’” Downs said. He said he’d been watching me and stuff like that. Someone we feel will be really comfortable in the moment.”. But this isn’t the venue for that discussion either. But this isn’t the venue for that discussion either. 20 in spring training. Downs played most of his games in High-A last year, hitting .269 with 19 homers in 479 at-bats. Jeter Downs, Boston Red Sox prospect acquired in Mookie Betts trade, takes BP at JetBlue Park, Fe... potential return the Red Sox would acquire, included in a revised three-player package the Dodgers sent to Boston, most of the attention since the deal was announced Monday. As of Saturday, the Twins were reportedly stepping away from the trade. Martinez Jeter Downs Nathan Eovaldi, By TC Zencka | February 9, 2020 at 8:39pm CDT, Five days ago, the Boston Red Sox almost traded 2018 MVP Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-team deal. Now that the pieces finally came together with the Dodgers, Red Sox and Twins, Michael J. Duarte of NBC Los Angeles noted the trade between the Dodgers and Angels will still happen with "a couple minor tweaks" and a "main framework" of Pederson and Stripling to the Angels for Rengifo.

Wong, 23, started the year at High-A last season as well. SS Jeter Downs assigned to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes from Great Lakes Loons.

Boston Red Sox Bryan Mata Jarren Duran Jeter Downs Tanner Houck, By Jeff Todd | March 3, 2020 at 12:42pm CDT. In current talks, #MNTwins are working hard to satisfy #Dodgers and the Dodgers are working hard to satisfy #RedSox, sources say. And there remain questions about his overall makeup as well. Rosenthal added that Los Angeles will be sending Kenta Maeda and cash to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for a package centered around right-hander Brusdar Graterol.