Potential landing spots for Atlanta Braves uber-sub Matt Adams

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Jun 17, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) cannot reach a ball hit by Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Adams. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

The Suitors

Who needs a bat this Summer? Let’s see who is most in need:

WORST TEAM PRODUCTION – 1ST BASE

ANGELS: -1.3 fWAR
MARINERS: -1.1
YANKEES: -0.9
RANGERS: -0.6
INDIANS: -0.2

These are the only ‘contenders’ with fWAR below zero as a team.

WORST TEAM PRODUCTION – DESIGNATED HITTER*

ANGELS: -9.7
ASTROS: -8.3
RED SOX: -7.8
ROYALS: -7.6
TIGERS: -7.2
ORIOLES: -5.7

* – for some reason, there is a defensive component to fWAR also factored in for DH (for inter-league play?). This has been removed and only the offensive rating is shown here.

Also: the White Sox are even with the Red Sox on this chart, but are widely believed to be readying for their own sell-off at the trade deadline.

What follows from here are estimates of team-by-team needs vs. possible returns via trade.

Though their need is greatest, I will eliminate the Angels for 2 reasons: (1) it’s about Albert Pujols, and (2) their farm system is simply horrid.

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