Trade Analysis Run #5 Clark's No Pants Party Proposal

Trade Proposal Details

Clark's No Pants Party ↔ Take Maholm Tonight

40% Confidence

Clark's No Pants Party Gives

Byron Buxton

$24.0
CF | MIN | Age: 32
Contract: 0 years remaining
2025: 627.9 pts
2024: 382.5 pts
Proj: 13.9 pts

Ryan Waldschmidt

$2.0
LF | ARI | Age: 23
Contract: 0 years remaining
Proj: 2.9 pts

Clark's No Pants Party Receives (from Take Maholm Tonight)

Jarren Duran

$19.0
LF | BOS | Age: 29
Contract: 0 years remaining
2025: 531.8 pts
2024: 680.1 pts
Proj: 8.2 pts

Jakob Marsee

$4.0
CF | MIA | Age: 24
Contract: 0 years remaining
2025: 221.3 pts
Proj: 10.0 pts

Why This Trade Works

Why This Helps Clark's No Pants Party

Acquires Jarren Duran ($19), a proven elite OF (531.8 FPTS in 2025, 680.1 in 2024) who is younger and more durable than Buxton. Jakob Marsee ($4) is a cheap CF/LF with strong early numbers (10.04 proj). Upgrades LF significantly while reducing injury risk.

Why Take Maholm Tonight Would Accept

Gets Byron Buxton ($24), who when healthy is an elite CF (627.9 FPTS in 2025, 13.94 proj). Partner has cap room ($133 remaining) to absorb the salary. Buxton's upside is massive and partner can afford the injury risk. Waldschmidt ($2) is a cheap prospect sweetener.

Salary Impact & Risks

Salary Impact

Clark's No Pants Party keeper salary before: $145
Clark's No Pants Party keeper salary after: $142
Net change: $-3

Risk Factors

Buxton injury history significant for partner
Duran's 2025 pace may not sustain
Partner taking on more salary

Positional Impact

Clark's No Pants Party gains: LF, CF
Clark's No Pants Party loses: CF, LF

Alternative Proposals

If the main proposal is rejected, consider these alternatives:

Alternative #1 32% confidence
Clark's No Pants Party gives: Byron Buxton
Clark's No Pants Party receives: Jarren Duran