One thing I’ve always liked about deadline day is the peak into how major league organizations actually value players. I know there’s money and budget and job security issues that illustrate the evaluations, but it’s still a money-where-your-mouth-is moment on the calendar. Some guys (AJ Preller) thrive in this environment. Some don’t. 

Atlanta asked about Jacob deGrom and seemed to give up when he chose to remain in Texas. Some of their fans were big mad on the internet, calling for the head of Alex Anthopoulos. They did get Lane Thomas and Bailey Falter from Kansas City and Tyler Mahle from San Francisco. Also Brent Suter for the bullpen. Their fans seemed angry online and are right to suspect AA is looking forward to the post-deadline scrap heap. Jorge Soler is out there now, for what it’s Werth.