Shortly after formally introducing Shohei Ohtani as a member of the Dodgers, it was reported that L.A. was nearing a cope with the Tampa Bay Rays for right-handed pitcher Tyler Glasnow. The total commerce ended up bringing Glasnow and outfielder Manuel Margot to Los Angeles, whereas right-handed pitcher Ryan Pepiot and outfielder Jonny DeLuca went to Tampa.
The commerce — which was initially reported on Dec. 12 — was agreed upon on Dec. 14 (the day of the Ohtani presser) and finalized the subsequent day after Glasnow agreed to a contract extension.
It’s at all times fascinating to listen to the angle from gamers when a commerce like this goes down, and just lately, Pepiot caught up with MLB Community Radio and spoke concerning the deal.
He stated he was at a Mexican restaurant in his hometown of Scottsdale, Arizona with a bunch of his now former teammates when the commerce was finalized.
“Me, James Outman, Yency Almonte, Alex Vesia, Justin Bruihl, just a few different guys that I’ve performed with the previous few years. And we had been all there with our wives and girlfriends and stuff. It was a enjoyable little night time.”
Then, after days of ready for the official phrase, he received the decision that he was being traded to Tampa Bay.
“But it surely was instantly sit down — I used to be ready for the decision all day, that Friday — sit down for dinner, all people will get our drinks, sit down and instantly cellphone rings,” Pepiot stated. “I’m hopping in an out of cellphone calls. But it surely was an thrilling night time.”
Thankfully, it didn’t come as a shock to Pepiot, as he stated the Dodgers group saved him within the loop because the deal was being mentioned over the earlier days.
“Sort of knew it was taking place,” Pepiot stated. “The Dodgers had saved me within the loop for the previous couple days previous to that saying, ‘nonetheless understanding some ultimate particulars however wanting seemingly.’”
The deal looks like a win-win, because the Dodgers received a true ace-level pitcher in Glasnow, and the Rays received youthful and saved cash with the additions of Pepiot and DeLuca.
Pepiot and DeLuca ought to get alternatives for larger roles in Tampa, and it appears like Pepiot is excited for the next step of his career.
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