As mentioned in the recap of the first day of the simulation, I acquired pitchers Jon Gray and Jose Leclerc, and fielder Nomar Mazara. While I traded away Tampa Bay Rays players C.J. Cron, Matt Duffy, Guillermo Heredia, and prospect Shane McClanahan.
I also mentioned the likelihood that Nomar Mazara would be flipped in an effort to trade for an impact right-handed bat who could play first. Well, that happened as well as the first free agent signing of the fake offseason for the Rays.
Lets break down both fake moves:
#1 Abreu Trade
Once trade discussions regarding Paul Goldschmidt fell through, my full attention turned to White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu.