Wow that's a huge deal. Donaldson is one of the best if not the best 3b in baseball imo, great d and a very good hitter for both average and power.
I have no issues with Lawrie moving, he has declined in my estimation and I doubt he is going to ever hit for a great average, I think he'll be a guy who bats 6th or 7th in a lineup long term and is a Charlie hustle in the field and on the bases.
I think Nolin is a borderline prospect, where it stings a little is Barreto who is a blue chipper. Graveman looked ok too, so it's no small price.
Still to get an allstar who is only 28 you have to give up a lot, and i think they did well. I like this trade a lot more than the Dickey trade.
Since they are going all in with prospect capital again, they need to spend some money and sign another big free agent or two to ensure it's not halfway done like the last big all in, they still have a few holes and there is no point in wasting prospects to finish 2nd or 3Rd in the division.
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