FT Trade szn - JJ Cooper on prospect prizes, Bowman on Braves deals, Ghiroli ponders vision for Mets/Nats & E-Rod's denial

The Athletic's Britt Ghiroli is entertained by the uniqueness of the Mets essentially buying prospects while shipping out their massive money stars (Scherzer, Verlander). Britt also has deep knowledge of the Nationals tricky rebuild after they swing some deadline deals. And what surprised her about Eduardo Rodriguez denying the Dodgers? How did the sellers do with their returns?! Baseball America's JJ Cooper evaluates teams like the Mets and Rockies but also downplays what the Angels gave up for their all-in postseason push. He's also wondering why tf Baltimore wasn't aggressive with such prospect richness. The Braves are a powerhouse but they kept adding pitching. MLB.com's Mark Bowman elaborates on ATL adding at the margins. What. A. Day. Tap in if you want to watch any part of our FT Live trade deadline extravaganza! -- Shady Rays are giving out their best deal of the season. Go to shadyrays.com and use code FOUL for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices