Arizona Diamondbacks Make Bold Move at Trade Deadline, Acquire Top Prospect from Miami Marlins
As the July 2019 trade deadline approached, the Arizona Diamondbacks made a major move by sending their No. 29 prospect to the Miami Marlins in exchange for the Marlin’s No. 5 prospect. This trade involved two highly touted players, infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. and pitcher Zac Gallen.
Gallen, who was previously a top prospect for the St. Louis Cardinals, was dealt to the Marlins along with Sandy Alcántara in a trade for slugger Marcel Ozuna. However, the Diamondbacks saw potential in Gallen and were willing to part with their own promising prospect to acquire him.
This trade marks a significant move for both teams, as the Diamondbacks add a talented young pitcher to their roster while the Marlins gain a promising infielder. It will be interesting to see how these players develop and contribute to their new teams in the future. which is a good sign for the future
Arizona Diamondbacks Trade No. 29 Prospect for Miami Marlins’ No. 5 Prospect
As the July 2019 Major League Baseball trade deadline approached, the Arizona Diamondbacks made a bold move by sending their No. 29 prospect to the Miami Marlins in exchange for the Marlin’s No. 5 prospect. This trade involved infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. and pitcher Zac Gallen, both highly touted players in their respective organizations.
Gallen Shines in Arizona, Chisholm Traded to Yankees
Gallen, who was previously a top prospect for the St. Louis Cardinals, had been traded to the Marlins along with Sandy Alcántara for slugger Marcel Ozuna. While Ozuna has since moved on to the Atlanta Braves, Gallen has become a solid starter for the Diamondbacks and Alcantara has emerged as one of the game’s dominant pitchers, despite undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Cardinals Miss Out on Potential Trade for Chisholm
However, the focus of this commentary is on Chisholm and the missed opportunity for the St. Louis Cardinals to acquire him. The Marlins recently traded Chisholm to the New York Yankees, leaving Cardinals fans like myself disappointed. It was reported that the Cardinals were one of the potential suitors for Chisholm, along with Cleveland and Pittsburgh, according to R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports.
Chisholm’s Potential Impact on the Cardinals
Anderson noted that if the Cardinals were able to land Chisholm, it would significantly improve their chances in the center field or second base positions. This became even more apparent when right fielder Dylan Carlson made a costly mistake in a recent game and second baseman Nolan Gorman struggled at the plate.
Chisholm’s Performance with the Yankees
Following his debut with the Yankees, Chisholm has been batting .248 with 13 home runs, 50 RBIs, and 23 stolen bases. While he has been injury prone in the past, he has played in 102 games this season, showing his potential for durability. The Yankees’ recent struggles led to the trade that brought Chisholm to New York, leaving Cardinals fans wishing he was on their team.
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