MLB trade thread

Home ▸ Archive ▸ Pro Sports ▸ MLB trade thread
Laley23's avatar

Laley23

GOAT

29,506 posts
Jul 6, 2011 10:56 PM
sportswizuhrd;823055 wrote:Astrons don't want to trade Pence,

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/07/astros-notes-wandy-bourn-lee-pence-myers.html

and...



http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/07/cafardo-on-dodgers-hardy-wandy-twins.html

Indians would have to give up an ace. Maybe Gomez?(is he considered an "ace"?)

I understand they dont want to trade Pence. But if someone offers a starting CF and a top prospect...they have no choice but to listen. It may not be enough in the end, but they wont just hang up the phone. Pence is under contract, but that team is going nowehere fast.

Also, Wandy Rodriguez isnt an Ace. If they are expecting an Ace in return, they are gonna have him till he signs elsewhere. He is a good pitcher. Top 3, #2 on an OK team, but a 3 on a team that is going to really contend.
Jul 6, 2011 10:56pm
Midstate01's avatar

Midstate01

Senior Member

14,766 posts
Jul 7, 2011 1:12 AM
The Astros need a starting cf?
Jul 7, 2011 1:12am
Laley23's avatar

Laley23

GOAT

29,506 posts
Jul 7, 2011 7:33 AM
Midstate01;823284 wrote:The Astros need a starting cf?

If they trade Bourn yes. Even if they dont, move one of them to left and Lee to right.
Jul 7, 2011 7:33am
se-alum's avatar

se-alum

The Biggest Boss

13,948 posts
Jul 7, 2011 8:11 AM
I hope the Reds trade Dusty Baker.
Jul 7, 2011 8:11am
Ironman92's avatar

Ironman92

Administrator

49,363 posts
Jul 7, 2011 8:37 AM
Laley23;823314 wrote:If they trade Bourn yes. Even if they dont, move one of them to left and Lee to right.

Lee has played nearly every game of his career in LF...no way he goes to RF
Jul 7, 2011 8:37am
Wooball's avatar

Wooball

Senior Member

1,325 posts
Jul 7, 2011 8:45 AM
Pence is under team control through 2013. He is making $6.9 million this year. His contract is pretty affordable on a contending team, but for the Astros to pay him what he will win in arbitration the next 2 offseasons doesn't make any sense. Wandy Rodriguez is a similar situation. He signed a 3 year $34 million contract this January. That is quite a bit for a guy that isn't a true ace on a team that is going to lose close to 100 games.

With the way the trade market is shaping up, it is going to be difficult to get either one of those guys, let alone both without giving up someone the Tribe considers a stud. And, Jeanmar Gomez probably isn't seen as any better than a #3 starter in the bigs. Wandy could probably be had without giving up White, Pomeranz or Chisenhall. If they want to go after Pence, I would imagine 1 of those 3 would have to be involved. IF they could move Sizemore to help replace some of the pitching depth that I'm sure they would need to unload to acquire Pence, I would be interested.

I think Ryan Ludwik or Jeff Francoeur are more likely targets. Both would come cheaper than Pence.
Jul 7, 2011 8:45am
Ironman92's avatar

Ironman92

Administrator

49,363 posts
Jul 7, 2011 8:47 AM
Frenchy!
Jul 7, 2011 8:47am
Wooball's avatar

Wooball

Senior Member

1,325 posts
Jul 7, 2011 8:58 AM
Ironman92;823374 wrote:Frenchy!

It wouldn't be the big splash people might be looking for, but his #'s aren't too bad this year:
.264/10HR/46RBI - Those 46 RBI and power from the right side would be nice to put in this line-up. Also, Choo is saying he may be back by mid-August. The PD said his cast was removed yesterday.

For his career his second half numbers have been better than his first half. He performed pretty well for Texas last year after they acquired him from the Mets.
Jul 7, 2011 8:58am
Ironman92's avatar

Ironman92

Administrator

49,363 posts
Jul 7, 2011 9:07 AM
Wooball;823386 wrote:It wouldn't be the big splash people might be looking for, but his #'s aren't too bad this year:
.264/10HR/46RBI - Those 46 RBI and power from the right side would be nice to put in this line-up. Also, Choo is saying he may be back by mid-August. The PD said his cast was removed yesterday.

For his career his second half numbers have been better than his first half. He performed pretty well for Texas last year after they acquired him from the Mets.

He has 12 HR and 55 RBI and 14 SB...best OF arm in baseball
Jul 7, 2011 9:07am
Wooball's avatar

Wooball

Senior Member

1,325 posts
Jul 7, 2011 9:16 AM
Ironman92;823395 wrote:He has 12 HR and 55 RBI and 14 SB...best OF arm in baseball

even better, those #'s were from a Kansas City Star article I read last week where he was talking about being ready to have a big 2nd half.
Jul 7, 2011 9:16am
jordo212000's avatar

jordo212000

Senior Member

10,664 posts
Jul 7, 2011 9:53 AM
Maybe Sizemore and a prospect or 2 for pence and wandy rodriguiz


Its going to take a lot more than Grady Sizemore to get Pence and Rodriguez. Latest rumor is Astros have no interest in moving Pence.
I know, right haha? How does that deal help Houston at all? You're going to have to take a steep discount on Grady due to his injury issues and recent performance. Indians are best to keep playing him and building up his value
Jul 7, 2011 9:53am
justincredible's avatar

justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Jul 7, 2011 10:01 AM
Not a trade, but twitter rumor from a so called reliable source has Zach Cozart being called up today.
Jul 7, 2011 10:01am
se-alum's avatar

se-alum

The Biggest Boss

13,948 posts
Jul 7, 2011 10:12 AM
justincredible;823434 wrote:Not a trade, but twitter rumor from a so called reliable source has Zach Cozart being called up today.
Saw that, hopefully it's not to just sit on the bench.
Jul 7, 2011 10:12am
Laley23's avatar

Laley23

GOAT

29,506 posts
Jul 7, 2011 1:11 PM
jordo212000;823427 wrote:I know, right haha? How does that deal help Houston at all? You're going to have to take a steep discount on Grady due to his injury issues and recent performance. Indians are best to keep playing him and building up his value

Well, to be fair to myself, I meant 1 or the other, not both. They may not make the deal, but a top 3 prospect and Sizemore (or someone else) isnt a preposterous inquiry.
Jul 7, 2011 1:11pm
Ty Webb's avatar

Ty Webb

Senior Member

2,798 posts
Jul 7, 2011 2:20 PM
justincredible;823434 wrote:Not a trade, but twitter rumor from a so called reliable source has Zach Cozart being called up today.

John Fay tweeted that there is a Zach Cozart registered at the Reds hotel in Milwaukee and that his locker is cleared out.

Also another rumor going around is that Renteria is going to be DFA'd to make room.
Jul 7, 2011 2:20pm
TigerNation10's avatar

TigerNation10

Senior Member

483 posts
Jul 13, 2011 12:05 AM
Francisco Rodriguez traded to Brewers
Jul 13, 2011 12:05am