Earlier this month, the Cincinnati Reds were rumoured to be discussing a Stroman trade with Toronto. After the Reds’ recent Tanner Roark and Alex Wood acquisitions, their interest is reputed to have waned. But not to worry – another suitor has (reportedly) stepped up to fill the vacuum. The San Diego Padres are now reported to be in the Marcus Stroman hunt.
On the face of it, this rumour makes a lot of sense – the Padres have an exceptionally strong system, including many near-MLB-ready arms. But rumours like these beg the question – just what is a player like Marcus worth in terms of prospects?