Yesterday, Chris Antonetti announced he had one trade on the table that would be so surprising that you couldn't get it in 50 guesses.

That doesn’t necessary mean a blockbuster, but it’s definitely an intriguing statement. Here a few of my guesses…




Scenario 1:Ike Davis to Cleveland
Chris Perez and Josh Tomlin to NY Mets

Pros: -Davis is 24 years old
-Davis is under control for several seasons.
-Davis would be cheap
-In 2010, Davis hit .264, .351 OBP, .440 slug%, .345 wOBP, 19 home
runs, 71 RBI.
-Before Davis got hurt last year he was hitting .302 with a .383 OBP and
averaging 1 home run every 21 at bats (that's about 26 home runs with 550
at bats).

Cons: -He is a lefty
-His ankle might be a concern.
-A little over a year of MLB experience
-This trade would create a hole in the rotation.

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Scenario 2: Carlos Lee to Cleveland
Rafael Perez and Chris Perez to Houston

Pros: -Lee an accomplished right handed power hitter
-Lee has had 89+ RBI for 9 straight seasons
-Lee plays first base and outfield

Cons: -Lee will is 36 years old
-Lee will make 18.5 million in 2012 (the final year of his contract), Astros
would have to eat at least half of that
-This trade could hurt the bullpen

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Scenario 3:Kevin Youkilis to Cleveland
Joe Smith, Rafael Perez and a player to be named later to Boston.

Pros: -Youkilis is an accomplished right handed power hitter
-He is versatile, he can play first base, third base and outfield

Cons: -Youkilis has dealt with hip problems in the past few years and hasn’t reached
500 at bats since 2008.
-he will make 12 million in 2012, Boston would have to eat some of that contract.

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Scenario 4: Gabby Sanchez to Cleveland
Josh Tomlin, and 2 prospects to Miami

Pro: -Sanchez is a young, solid right handed power hitter
-He is under control for several years
-He is cheap
-He has a solid glove

Cons: In both 2010 and 2011, his "post all star break" batting average, on base percentage, and slugging percentage dropped off significantly

Comments: The Sanchez deal would be the best fit for the Indians. The fact he is young, cheap, healthy and a proven major leaguer would fit perfectly with the Indians. However, since Pujols has turned down the Marlins offer it makes it more likely the Marlins will hang on to him. But, the Marlins may be in the running for Prince Fielder.