July 31, 1998

Mark Grudzielanek and 6 others: Los Angeles DodgersWashington Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers came out ahead by 9.1 WAR, most of it from Mark Grudzielanek.

Los Angeles Dodgers
franchise trade score
95far better
Franchise trade score95
Rest of season46WAR in+0.4WAR out+0.1Net+0.2Net surplus−$0.3M
Short term92WAR in+3.2WAR out-0.0Net+3.3Net surplus$6.6M
Control window95WAR in+4.4WAR out-4.7Net+9.1Net surplus$16.6M
Full tenure95WAR in+6.7WAR out-4.7Net+11.4Net surplus$16.1M
Washington Nationals
franchise trade score
5far worse
Franchise trade score5
Rest of season54WAR in+0.1WAR out+0.4Net-0.2Net surplus$0.3M
Short term8WAR in-0.0WAR out+3.2Net-3.3Net surplus−$6.6M
Control window5WAR in-4.7WAR out+4.4Net-9.1Net surplus−$16.6M
Full tenure5WAR in-4.7WAR out+6.7Net-11.4Net surplus−$16.1M

Los Angeles Dodgers received

Carlos PérezP · 27 · pre-arb · 4 yrs control-0.1WAR (control) · 3 yr24
Rest of season83WAR+1.0FIP−109IP78Surplus$1.1M
Short term40WAR+0.2FIP−134IP167Surplus−$2.6M
Control window17WAR-0.1FIP−125IP311Surplus−$7.8M
Full tenure17WAR-0.1FIP−125IP311Surplus−$7.8M

On the day: +7.2 WAR over the prior three seasons, wRC+ 10, FIP− 98, salary $1.5M.

Mark Grudzielanek2B · 28 · arb 1 · 3 yrs control+4.6WAR (control) · 3 yr86
Rest of season7WAR-0.6wRC+64PA206Surplus−$1.2M
Short term88WAR+3.1wRC+101PA740Surplus$8.3M
Control window85WAR+4.6wRC+96PA1416Surplus$9.6M
Full tenure85WAR+6.9wRC+91PA2568Surplus$9.1M

On the day: +4.2 WAR over the prior three seasons, wRC+ 79, salary $350K.

Hiram BocachicaCF · 22 · prospect · 6 yrs control-0.1WAR (control) · 3 yr30
Rest of season47WAR0.0wRC+—PA0Surplus$0.0M
Short term45WAR0.0wRC+—PA0Surplus$0.0M
Control window28WAR-0.1wRC+80PA223Surplus−$0.7M
Full tenure28WAR-0.1wRC+80PA223Surplus−$0.7M
ReceivedStatusSalary that yearPaidWAR$/WARSurplus
Carlos Pérezpre-arb$1.5M$8.3M-0.1—−$7.8M
Mark Grudzielanekarb 1$350K$5.0M+4.6$1.1M$9.6M
Hiram Bocachicaprospectest.$0.7M-0.1—−$0.7M
Total over the control window$14.0M+4.4$3.2M$1.1M

Washington Nationals received

Peter BergeronCF · 21 · prospect · 6 yrs control-3.4WAR (control) · 5 yr15
Rest of season47WAR0.0wRC+—PA0Surplus$0.0M
Short term71WAR+0.6wRC+81PA55Surplus$0.8M
Control window1WAR-3.4wRC+58PA1256Surplus−$11.6M
Full tenure2WAR-3.4wRC+58PA1256Surplus−$11.6M
Wilton Guerrero2B · 24 · pre-arb · 4 yrs control-1.1WAR (control) · 3 yr10
Rest of season70WAR+0.1wRC+88PA236Surplus$0.1M
Short term19WAR-0.3wRC+85PA576Surplus−$1.0M
Control window8WAR-1.1wRC+77PA890Surplus−$3.2M
Full tenure8WAR-1.1wRC+77PA890Surplus−$3.2M

On the day: +0.4 WAR over the prior three seasons, wRC+ 88, salary $265K.

Ted LillyP · 22 · prospect · 6 yrs control-0.3WAR (control) · 1 yr22
Rest of season47WAR0.0FIP−—IP0Surplus$0.0M
Short term20WAR-0.3FIP−134IP24Surplus−$0.7M
Control window22WAR-0.3FIP−134IP24Surplus−$0.7M
Full tenure23WAR-0.3FIP−134IP24Surplus−$0.7M

too little playing time to rate quality

Jonny Tucker—WAR (control)—

Not rated — never reached the majors.

ReceivedStatusSalary that yearPaidWAR$/WARSurplus
Peter Bergeronprospectest.$1.2M-3.4—−$11.6M
Wilton Guerreropre-arb$265K$1.3M-1.1—−$3.2M
Ted Lillyprospectest.$0.2M-0.3—−$0.7M
Total over the control window$2.7M-4.7—−$15.5M

What this became

  1. Ted Lilly → NYYTed Lilly, NYY ⇄ WSN, 1999+2.0 WAR
  2. Hiram Bocachica → DETDET ⇄ LAD, 2002-1.0 WAR
  3. Mark Grudzielanek → CHCMark Grudzielanek, CHC ⇄ LAD, 2002+3.2 WAR
  4. Peter Bergeron → MILMIL ⇄ WSN, 20040.0 WAR
  5. Jake Westbrook → CLEJake Westbrook, CLE ⇄ NYY, 2000+10.0 WAR
  6. Ted Lilly → OAKJeremy Bonderman, DET ⇄ NYY ⇄ OAK, 2002+2.8 WAR
  7. Jason Frasor → TORJason Frasor, LAD ⇄ TOR, 2004+4.1 WAR
  8. Ricky Ledée → TEXDavid Segui, CLE ⇄ TEX, 2000-1.9 WAR
  9. Zach Day → WSNMilton Bradley, CLE ⇄ WSN, 2001+2.3 WAR
  10. David Justice → NYMRobin Ventura, NYM ⇄ NYY, 20010.0 WAR
  11. John-Ford Griffin → TORJohn-Ford Griffin, OAK ⇄ TOR, 2003+0.2 WAR
  12. Ted Lilly → TORTed Lilly, OAK ⇄ TOR, 2003+3.8 WAR
  13. Jeff Weaver → LADJeff Weaver, LAD ⇄ NYY, 2003+6.1 WAR
  14. Jake Westbrook → STLCorey Kluber, CLE ⇄ SDP ⇄ STL, 2010+0.9 WAR
  15. Jason Frasor → CHWMark Teahen, CHW ⇄ TOR, 2011-0.1 WAR
  16. David Justice → OAKDavid Justice, NYM ⇄ OAK, 2001+1.1 WAR
  17. Robin Ventura → LADScott Proctor, LAD ⇄ NYY, 2003+0.0 WAR
  18. Milton Bradley → LADFranklin Gutiérrez, CLE ⇄ LAD, 2004+4.7 WAR
  19. Zach Day → COLPreston Wilson, COL ⇄ WSN, 2005-0.6 WAR
  20. Jason Perry → DETJack Hannahan, DET ⇄ OAK, 20070.0 WAR
  21. Jason Frasor → TORJason Frasor, CHW ⇄ TOR, 2012+0.3 WAR
  22. Zach Stewart → BOSKevin Youkilis, BOS ⇄ CHW, 2012-0.5 WAR
  23. Corey Kluber → TEXEmmanuel Clase, CLE ⇄ TEX, 2019+0.0 WAR

Also that day

BOS ⇄ MIL, 1998Boston Red Sox ⇄ Milwaukee BrewersMatt Kinney, BOS ⇄ MIN, 1998Boston Red Sox ⇄ Minnesota TwinsFreddy García, HOU ⇄ SEA, 1998Houston Astros ⇄ Seattle MarinersTodd Zeile, MIA ⇄ TEX, 1998Miami Marlins ⇄ Texas RangersFernando Tatís, STL ⇄ TEX, 1998St. Louis Cardinals ⇄ Texas RangersJuan Guzmán, BAL ⇄ TOR, 1998Baltimore Orioles ⇄ Toronto Blue JaysLeo Estrella, NYM ⇄ TOR, 1998New York Mets ⇄ Toronto Blue JaysOAK ⇄ TOR, 1998Athletics ⇄ Toronto Blue JaysKevin Orie, CHC ⇄ MIA, 1998Chicago Cubs ⇄ Miami MarlinsDarryl Hamilton, COL ⇄ SFG, 1998Colorado Rockies ⇄ San Francisco GiantsMIL ⇄ NYM, 1998Milwaukee Brewers ⇄ New York MetsWillie Blair, ARI ⇄ NYM, 1998Arizona Diamondbacks ⇄ New York Mets

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