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WaitTilNextYear · 06-21-2014, 06:54 PM

Let's Make A Deal
The Minnesota Twins have come to an agreement with the New York Yankees on a minor trade. The Twins have sent LHP Scott Diamond to New York for 1B prospect Greg Bird.

The Canadian, Diamond, was an undrafted free agent pickup by the Braves in 2008 before being selected in the 2010 Rule 5 Draft by Minnesota. Diamond, a control lefty pitcher, owns a 20-29 career record in 369 major league innings. Diamond recorded a 2.43 ERA in 42 AAA innings this season, before being recalled by the Twins, where he went 1-2 in 4 starts with a 3.12 ERA and a 19:12 K:BB ratio in 26 IP. The Yankees are expected to plug Diamond into their rotation, which is missing CC Sabathia, Ivan Nova, and Michael Pineda.

Greg Bird was drafted by the Yankees in the 5th round of the 2011 draft as a catcher. In fact, he was Kevin Gausman's receiver at Grandview High School in Colorado. Bird was ranked anywhere from 6th best prospect (MLB.com) in to the 8th best (Fangraphs) and Baseball Prospectus had him at #7.

Since being converted to 1B in 2012, Bird owns a career minor league triple slash of .286/.413/.483 in 704 ABs. Bird showed his superior plate discipline both last season with 107 BBs as well as this season where Bird had a .399 OBP at AA Trenton. At the time of the trade, Bird was batting .310/.399/.462 with 4 HR and 21 RBI in 145 ABs this season. Bird will report to AA New Britain and hit behind Byron Buxton, where his plate discipline may net Buxton several more steal opportunities.

The Twins haven't announced a replacement yet for Diamond's rotation spot, but many are expecting stud prospect Alex Meyer to get the call in San Francisco the next time through the Twins' rotation.

06-21-2014, 06:54 PM	#54
WaitTilNextYear Go Cubs Go OVR: 18 Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 16,840	Let's Make A Deal Let's Make A Deal The Minnesota Twins have come to an agreement with the New York Yankees on a minor trade. The Twins have sent LHP Scott Diamond to New York for 1B prospect Greg Bird. The Canadian, Diamond, was an undrafted free agent pickup by the Braves in 2008 before being selected in the 2010 Rule 5 Draft by Minnesota. Diamond, a control lefty pitcher, owns a 20-29 career record in 369 major league innings. Diamond recorded a 2.43 ERA in 42 AAA innings this season, before being recalled by the Twins, where he went 1-2 in 4 starts with a 3.12 ERA and a 19:12 K:BB ratio in 26 IP. The Yankees are expected to plug Diamond into their rotation, which is missing CC Sabathia, Ivan Nova, and Michael Pineda. Greg Bird was drafted by the Yankees in the 5th round of the 2011 draft as a catcher. In fact, he was Kevin Gausman's receiver at Grandview High School in Colorado. Bird was ranked anywhere from 6th best prospect (MLB.com) in to the 8th best (Fangraphs) and Baseball Prospectus had him at #7. Since being converted to 1B in 2012, Bird owns a career minor league triple slash of .286/.413/.483 in 704 ABs. Bird showed his superior plate discipline both last season with 107 BBs as well as this season where Bird had a .399 OBP at AA Trenton. At the time of the trade, Bird was batting .310/.399/.462 with 4 HR and 21 RBI in 145 ABs this season. Bird will report to AA New Britain and hit behind Byron Buxton, where his plate discipline may net Buxton several more steal opportunities. The Twins haven't announced a replacement yet for Diamond's rotation spot, but many are expecting stud prospect Alex Meyer to get the call in San Francisco the next time through the Twins' rotation.