Blockbuster deal?

[hugeCardfan]

2 arch rivals are reportedly chasing Cardinals' Ivan Herrera in potential blockbuster
Let the bidding war begin!
By
Josh Jacobs
|
2 hours ago




If the St. Louis Cardinals were going to trade Ivan Herrera, creating a bidding war between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox would be a great way to drive up the asking price!

According to ESPN's Jorge Castillo, the Yankees and Red Sox are among the teams interested in trading for Herrera, with both clubs looking for upgrades at the catcher position and right-handed bats for their lineup. Herrera would easily be the best option for both of those needs, which is why Herrera will cost a ton to acquire in a trade, should the Cardinals actually move him.

While the Cardinals are reportedly set on moving Dustin May and Ryne Stanek at the trade deadline, Herrera is a name they are unlikely to move unless they are blown away by an offer. But with both right-handed bats and catchers being highly sought after in this trade market, there is a world where opposing teams would give up a king's ransom for Herrera, and at that point, it may be worth strong consideration for the Cardinals.

The Yankees and Red Sox could both offer the Cardinals a ton in an Ivan Herrera trade
Starting with the Yankees, New York has a strong farm system that is deep with pitching talent as well as some big-name position player prospects.

As far as pitching talent goes, Elmer Rodriguez, Carlos Lagrange, Henry Lanlane, Ben Hess, and Hunter Dietz currently headline the system. Those are all power arms who have intriguing secondaries that the Cardinals have been trying to stack up in their own farm system. You can never have enough pitching, and grabbing one or two of those arms from the Yankees would be a huge win for St. Louis.

Top prospect George Lombard is likely off the table, but 19-year-old shortstop Dax Kilby would be a massive get for the Cardinals. Kilby is currently ranked as the 44th-best prospect in baseball according to Baseball America and boasts a plus hit tool with above-average power, speed, and fielding tools. Other prospects like Bryce Cunningham, Spencer Jones, or Thatcher Hurd could be of interest to St. Louis.


On the Boston side of things, the Cardinals and Red Sox have already swung plenty of deals over the last few years, so another one would make a lot of sense.

Franklin Arias is likely off limits for Boston, but what about a big-time bat like Justin Gonzales? The corner outfield/first base prospect has huge power potential and could become a middle-of-the-order threat for years to come. He's still just 19 years old and has plenty of time to develop. Marcelo Mayer, a former first-round pick of Chaim Bloom's back in Boston, could be an interesting piece in a deal.

From an arms standpoint, names like Anthony Eyanson, Kyson Witherspoon, and Juan Valera really stand out. Eyanson has been nearly unhittable in his first minor league season for Boston, posting a 1.13 ERA while striking out 84 batters in 63.2 innings between High-A and Double-A. Witherspoon was the 15th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, and while he has struggled out of the gate so far, he's a big-time arm that St. Louis should be interested in.


If both the Red Sox and Yankees go hard after Herrera, the Cardinals could strong-arm them against each other to get a ton of value back in a Herrera trade. The only way the Cardinals should move Herrera is if they get back a haul, and while I'd be against them actually making the move at this deadline, the Red Sox or Yankees could change that.





Well, it just so happens that Craig Breslow fired the starting gun on the trade deadline proceedings over the weekend, trading yet another talented starting pitcher (Connelly Early) for an up-and-coming slugger (Curtis Mead). It was the first true blockbuster of the season and a loud announcement that Boston plans to be aggressive after its recent 15-game winning streak.

Naturally, we have to ask: Does that mean Chaim Bloom and Breslow will swing another deal this summer? Despite both possessing winning records this year, the Cardinals and Red Sox are trying to walk a tightrope between contention and building for the future. There's a trade to be made here, especially if Bloom can poach another top pitching prospect from his old stomping grounds.

[Futuregm2]

There is a good market out there for catchers and all of the other catchers/other hitters seem to be dropping like flies, so this will be a good test for Bloom to see what he can do.

[ecleme22]

Herreras bat is very very good. Don’t let a cold July fool you.

[butsir01]

2 arch rivals are reportedly chasing Cardinals' Ivan Herrera in potential blockbuster
Let the bidding war begin!
By
Josh Jacobs
|
2 hours ago




If the St. Louis Cardinals were going to trade Ivan Herrera, creating a bidding war between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox would be a great way to drive up the asking price!

According to ESPN's Jorge Castillo, the Yankees and Red Sox are among the teams interested in trading for Herrera, with both clubs looking for upgrades at the catcher position and right-handed bats for their lineup. Herrera would easily be the best option for both of those needs, which is why Herrera will cost a ton to acquire in a trade, should the Cardinals actually move him.

While the Cardinals are reportedly set on moving Dustin May and Ryne Stanek at the trade deadline, Herrera is a name they are unlikely to move unless they are blown away by an offer. But with both right-handed bats and catchers being highly sought after in this trade market, there is a world where opposing teams would give up a king's ransom for Herrera, and at that point, it may be worth strong consideration for the Cardinals.

The Yankees and Red Sox could both offer the Cardinals a ton in an Ivan Herrera trade
Starting with the Yankees, New York has a strong farm system that is deep with pitching talent as well as some big-name position player prospects.

As far as pitching talent goes, Elmer Rodriguez, Carlos Lagrange, Henry Lanlane, Ben Hess, and Hunter Dietz currently headline the system. Those are all power arms who have intriguing secondaries that the Cardinals have been trying to stack up in their own farm system. You can never have enough pitching, and grabbing one or two of those arms from the Yankees would be a huge win for St. Louis.

Top prospect George Lombard is likely off the table, but 19-year-old shortstop Dax Kilby would be a massive get for the Cardinals. Kilby is currently ranked as the 44th-best prospect in baseball according to Baseball America and boasts a plus hit tool with above-average power, speed, and fielding tools. Other prospects like Bryce Cunningham, Spencer Jones, or Thatcher Hurd could be of interest to St. Louis.


On the Boston side of things, the Cardinals and Red Sox have already swung plenty of deals over the last few years, so another one would make a lot of sense.

Franklin Arias is likely off limits for Boston, but what about a big-time bat like Justin Gonzales? The corner outfield/first base prospect has huge power potential and could become a middle-of-the-order threat for years to come. He's still just 19 years old and has plenty of time to develop. Marcelo Mayer, a former first-round pick of Chaim Bloom's back in Boston, could be an interesting piece in a deal.

From an arms standpoint, names like Anthony Eyanson, Kyson Witherspoon, and Juan Valera really stand out. Eyanson has been nearly unhittable in his first minor league season for Boston, posting a 1.13 ERA while striking out 84 batters in 63.2 innings between High-A and Double-A. Witherspoon was the 15th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, and while he has struggled out of the gate so far, he's a big-time arm that St. Louis should be interested in.


If both the Red Sox and Yankees go hard after Herrera, the Cardinals could strong-arm them against each other to get a ton of value back in a Herrera trade. The only way the Cardinals should move Herrera is if they get back a haul, and while I'd be against them actually making the move at this deadline, the Red Sox or Yankees could change that.





Well, it just so happens that Craig Breslow fired the starting gun on the trade deadline proceedings over the weekend, trading yet another talented starting pitcher (Connelly Early) for an up-and-coming slugger (Curtis Mead). It was the first true blockbuster of the season and a loud announcement that Boston plans to be aggressive after its recent 15-game winning streak.

Naturally, we have to ask: Does that mean Chaim Bloom and Breslow will swing another deal this summer? Despite both possessing winning records this year, the Cardinals and Red Sox are trying to walk a tightrope between contention and building for the future. There's a trade to be made here, especially if Bloom can poach another top pitching prospect from his old stomping grounds.

Unfortunately or not, I believe Blockbuster is out of business.

[ramfandan]

Part of the ‘trading strategy’ for all POBO types when you have a player coveted by a couple teams. When asked if Nloom would be willing to possibly trade him, he says, ‘well we are not seeking to move him but I will always listen to an offer that could get me interested. It would take a good haul.’
Then the talks begin as the other POBO seeks to find out what Bloom may be selling in top prospects etc.

Herrera just hit a double as U am typing this. Bloom is grinning to himself that Herrera interest stays high. Lol

[zoiks]

Unless the Cardinals are getting a young MLB ready CF or 3B for Herrera that can be an every day MLB player, I’m not interested. The team does not have enough MLB quality everyday bats to trade Herrera for the injury risk of young pitching, and the Cardinals do not need more 19 year old prospects that are years away from the majors. The Cardinals are already loaded with such prospects.

[Banner29]

I don’t care for the idea of trading Herrera but I do like the idea of what he could get in return if Bloom plays his Cards right

[Ronnie Dobbs]

Herreras bat is very very good. Don’t let a cold July fool you.

Yes. I would be very careful trading Herrera. Young bats like him don’t come around often. Especially at catcher. You better get a high end haul with some young, controllable players in return.

[JuanAgosto]

Trade anyone not named Wetherholt.

[Absolut]

Red Sox have prospects we didn’t get?

[Swuhgen]

Herreras bat is very very good. Don’t let a cold July fool you.

lol.

Not buying that.

[JuanAgosto]

Unless the Cardinals are getting a young MLB ready CF or 3B for Herrera that can be an every day MLB player, I’m not interested. The team does not have enough MLB quality everyday bats to trade Herrera for the injury risk of young pitching, and the Cardinals do not need more 19 year old prospects that are years away from the majors. The Cardinals are already loaded with such prospects.

I agree. Get a bat that scares the opposition. Not another pitcher that is a #5.

[craviduce]

I hope it's the Dodgers, and I hope "Blockbuster" means De Paulla or Hope, plus whatever else they'll send

that's a TON of control for Herrera

[JuanAgosto]

Who would've guessed Johnny bow ties would pull a trade before Bloom?

Go, Johnny, Go!

[Cusecards]

Herreras bat is very very good. Don’t let a cold July fool you.

Yes. I would be very careful trading Herrera. Young bats like him don’t come around often. Especially at catcher. You better get a high end haul with some young, controllable players in return.

Agree
Too much team control left.
Would have to be blown away!

[RamFan08NY]

Herreras bat is very very good. Don’t let a cold July fool you.

Yes. I would be very careful trading Herrera. Young bats like him don’t come around often. Especially at catcher. You better get a high end haul with some young, controllable players in return.

Agree
Too much team control left.
Would have to be blown away!

Gotta be for a player whos ready now, or at least for 27, and another who is right behind him. No more 19 year olds please. Im not getting younger!