Trade Deadline Aftermath

Well, that was underwhelming. In this Mid-Week Review our hagglers discuss the trades of Jorge Soler, Alex Cobb, the acquisition of Mark Canha and the promotions of Marco Luciano and Hayden Birdsong. Also what do all of these moves mean for the rest of the roster, especially Thairo Estrada and Wilmer Flores?

In the lightning round Ben blows a gasket, Matthew gets traded, and, oh, there's a train wreck.

On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Ginger Old Fashioned while Matthew is having the a Last Word.

Ginger Old Fashioned

• 3 oz Bourbon
• 1/2 oz Ginger Syrup
• 4 Dashes of Angostura bitters

Add bourbon, ginger syrup and bitters to a mixing glass with ice. Stir to desired dilution. Strain into a rocks glass with a large chunk of ice.

Last Word

• 1 oz Gin
• 1 oz Green Chartreuse
• 1 oz Maraschino Liqueur
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• Luxardo cherry for garnish

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass and garnish with cherry.

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