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 complete 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 following day after Glasnow agreed to a contract extension.
It’s at all times attention-grabbing to listen to the attitude from gamers when a commerce like this goes down, and not too long ago, Pepiot caught up with MLB Community Radio and spoke in regards to the deal.
He mentioned 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, a number of 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.
“However it 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 telephone rings,” Pepiot mentioned. “I’m hopping in an out of telephone calls. However it was an thrilling night time.”
Thankfully, it didn’t come as a shock to Pepiot, as he mentioned the Dodgers group saved him within the loop because the deal was being mentioned over the earlier days.
“Form of knew it was taking place,” Pepiot mentioned. “The Dodgers had saved me within the loop for the previous couple days previous to that saying, ‘nonetheless figuring out some closing particulars however wanting seemingly.’”
The deal looks like a win-win, because the Dodgers received a real 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 greater roles in Tampa, and it appears like Pepiot is happy for the following step of his profession.
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