Smartest moves from the Secondary Transfer Window

Everyone knew, from the moment Cincy got the No. 1 spot in the Allocation Order, that Miazga was their target. And everyone knew Cincy desperately needed a center back like Miazga.

And yet, over the span of four months, Albright was able to trade down to the No. 2 spot in the order three separate times, collecting GAM from his trade partner each time. That includes what I imagine must’ve been a hilarious late-window game of chicken against Toronto, who needed to get Richie Laryea in somehow. Albright, up against the clock, was able to squeeze an extra $125k GAM out of the Reds and then still push the Miazga acquisition over the line.

In all, Albright got his club at least $350k worth of GAM and their No. 1 target. They should teach his Allocation Order maneuverings in GM school.