The Alamo Short Stacks are one of the main clubs to watch before Draft Day, due in large part to an overwhelming amount of draft assets that don't line up with an overflowing Farm System. The Stacks currently hold 16 prospects under contract, coupled with six selections in the Top 35. That has led many to believe that upgrades to the Active Roster could be on the way in short order for GM Greg Shelley.
Here are the latest rumblings on the Stacks:
The Stacks were among the clubs on right-hander Kodai Senga (2/$12) according to sources before he was dealt to the St. Joseph Jokers. According to those familiar with talks, the Goutfish were seeking a similar package to the one they accepted from the Jokers with Stacks infield prospect Colson Montgomery (Minors) as a named discussed along with a 2024 draft selection. Montgomery was ranked 33rd in the RDBL Top 100, 15th by Baseball America, 11th by Baseball Prospectus and 9th by MLB Pipeline this off-season.
The club has also had initial discussions with the Spokane Fightin' Fish on the availability of star Julio Rodriguez (2R/$3), who was reportedly a candidate to be moved based on an earlier report this off-season. The Stacks aggressively made slugging prospect Junior Caminero (Minors) available with a total package of 17 years of player control between prospects and draft picks, but the clubs don't appear close at the moment according to sources. The Stacks have not shown a willingness to discuss outfielder Evan Carter (Minors) according to a League Executive which appears to be a sticking point.
The club has "exchanged names and ideas" on Mission Viejo Maulers left-hander Tarik Skubal (2/$1), though no deal appears imminent at this time according to sources.
The Stacks appear engaged with the San Mateo Oppo Tacos on left-hander Justin Steele (2D/$5) who was dealt from the Stacks last June as well as infielder Marcus Semien (2/$37) as GM Erik Nielsen looks to potentially shed payroll. Among potential picks that could be moved, the Oppo Tacos appear to have interest in activation-ready shortstop Masyn Winn (Minors) according to sources.
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