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Jul 29, 2013 10:26 AM
Ironman92;1479593 wrote:One of the best OF divers of all-time
Right behind Drew Stubbs.
Jul 29, 2013 10:26am
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Jul 29, 2013 10:35 AM
Dan Gilbert;1479654 wrote:Looks like Cleveland is strictly looking for bullpen help mainly a lefty.
That's what they should be looking for. It's their biggest weakness.
Jul 29, 2013 10:35am
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Jul 29, 2013 10:44 AM
Con_Alma;1479661 wrote:That's what they should be looking for. It's their biggest weakness.
This.
Jul 29, 2013 10:44am
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Jul 29, 2013 10:47 AM
A decent prospect for Jose Veras. Haha. I remember seeing him in Columbus like 10 years ago. Shows what the trade market is.
Jul 29, 2013 10:47am
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Jul 29, 2013 10:47 AM
se-alum;1479658 wrote:Right behind Drew Stubbs.

Don't think I didn't immediately think of him as the unanimous opposite for this award.
Jul 29, 2013 10:47am
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Jul 29, 2013 11:08 AM
SportsAndLady;1479636 wrote:Very smart thinking of you! I doubt the cardinals are as smart as you..I bet they'll take that trade!
I mean, I'd be totally cool with St. Louis trading the guy who arguably is the heart and soul of their team for a starter who's fallen from great to average/decent during the course of this year...I just don't see it happening.
Jul 29, 2013 11:08am
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Jul 29, 2013 11:15 AM
Rumor floating around that the Tribe is getting Jake Peavy

And yeah...I am starting this rumor. I have no source and I don't even know if Peavy is pitching anymore.
Jul 29, 2013 11:15am
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Jul 29, 2013 11:26 AM
Heretic;1479674 wrote:I mean, I'd be totally cool with St. Louis trading the guy who arguably is the heart and soul of their team for a starter who's fallen from great to average/decent during the course of this year...I just don't see it happening.
I blame

Jul 29, 2013 11:26am
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Jul 29, 2013 11:28 AM
wes_mantooth;1479676 wrote:Rumor floating around that the Tribe is getting Jake Peavy

And yeah...I am starting this rumor. I have no source and I don't even know if Peavy is pitching anymore.
He is pitching. Mediocrely. Porcelain-Boy just got off the DL and would have given 7 good innings with 118 pitches, except for the 2-3 home runs he gave up during that outing. But with how teams aren't willing to trade right now, he might be the biggest and best name on the market. The White Sox are asking for A LOT.
Jul 29, 2013 11:28am
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Jul 29, 2013 12:32 PM
Braves get lefty Scott Downs from the Angels for Cory Rasmus. Surprising deal, considering Downs is a lefty specialist with a 1.84 ERA this year. Rasmus is a 25-year old reliever who was up earlier this year, pitched in 3 games, allowed 6 runs and hasn't been up since. He's not at all a highly-regarded prospect.

Maybe prices are coming down a bit?
Jul 29, 2013 12:32pm
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Jul 29, 2013 12:40 PM
Azubuike24;1479735 wrote:Braves get lefty Scott Downs from the Angels for Cory Rasmus. Surprising deal, considering Downs is a lefty specialist with a 1.84 ERA this year. Rasmus is a 25-year old reliever who was up earlier this year, pitched in 3 games, allowed 6 runs and hasn't been up since. He's not at all a highly-regarded prospect.

Maybe prices are coming down a bit?

Angels are in full on sell mode. Plus anything to shed a little salary, theyre probably all for that.
Jul 29, 2013 12:40pm
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Jul 29, 2013 12:54 PM
Downs is a former UK guy. I would've liked to see the Reds snag him, but oh well. Not sure what he's making, but I can't imagine it was much of a salary dump. He's definitely been around. Seems strange considering I saw on Twitter yesterday that the Giants reportedly want an MLB ready SP they can put in their rotation for just Javier Lopez.
Jul 29, 2013 12:54pm
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Jul 29, 2013 12:57 PM
Azubuike24;1479745 wrote:Downs is a former UK guy. I would've liked to see the Reds snag him, but oh well. Not sure what he's making, but I can't imagine it was much of a salary dump. He's definitely been around. Seems strange considering I saw on Twitter yesterday that the Giants reportedly want an MLB ready SP they can put in their rotation for just Javier Lopez.

I think Downs is around 4 million
Jul 29, 2013 12:57pm
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Jul 29, 2013 1:01 PM
Just looked him up. Last year of a deal, owed 5M this year. That means Atlanta pays around 2M of that. Definitely reasonable.
Jul 29, 2013 1:01pm
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Jul 29, 2013 2:16 PM
Midstate01;1479740 wrote:Angels are in full on sell mode. Plus anything to shed a little salary, theyre probably all for that.
I liked Pujols even tho he was a card, always liked Hamilton and great to see young talent come into the league (trout) but I do find it funny that the LAA are flopping. Any time a team goes on a big time spending spree and way, way overpays I instantly hope they collapse
Jul 29, 2013 2:16pm
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Jul 29, 2013 3:05 PM
Detroit didn't give up either corner outfield spot, castellejana (sp??) or Garcia, but #4 ranked prospect is still a hefty price for a reliever. Damn
Jul 29, 2013 3:05pm
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Jul 29, 2013 4:35 PM
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/07/reds-inquired-on-hunter-pence.html

I'm a huge Pence fan, mostly due to the Paleo following and contributions in the Bay Area. I know others can't stand him. Not sure how the salaries would work, but you would think just inquiring on him would indicate the Reds may be willing to add some payroll. Obviously they know he is already signed long-term...
Jul 29, 2013 4:35pm
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Jul 29, 2013 5:07 PM
Correction, Pence is a FA. Maybe it's a get him and Choo and then discuss trying to retain either one? You would get compensation for either, and they will already likely get it for Arroyo.
Jul 29, 2013 5:07pm
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Jul 29, 2013 5:10 PM
Azubuike24;1479855 wrote:http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/07/reds-inquired-on-hunter-pence.html

I'm a huge Pence fan, mostly due to the Paleo following and contributions in the Bay Area. I know others can't stand him. Not sure how the salaries would work, but you would think just inquiring on him would indicate the Reds may be willing to add some payroll. Obviously they know he is already signed long-term...

I'm a huge Phil Mickelson fan because he eats the same stuff I do.
Jul 29, 2013 5:10pm
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Jul 29, 2013 7:50 PM
It's more about what he's done to promote the message.
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Jul 30, 2013 10:42 AM
Azubuike24;1479860 wrote:Correction, Pence is a FA. Maybe it's a get him and Choo and then discuss trying to retain either one? You would get compensation for either, and they will already likely get it for Arroyo.
I would like them to keep Choo, but doesn't he have one of those asshole agents that are going to be asking for the moon?
Jul 30, 2013 10:42am
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Jul 30, 2013 11:00 AM
Cleveland Indians are interested in Rockies left hand reliever Josh Outman. Not earth shattering statistics but he is a lefty.

Some say the asking price is too high right now, but the market has too many buyers for the price to drop before the deadline.
Jul 30, 2013 11:00am
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Jul 30, 2013 11:13 AM
thavoice;1480235 wrote:I would like them to keep Choo, but doesn't he have one of those asshole agents that are going to be asking for the moon?
He does, and will be almost impossible to keep, unless the team is willing to up the payroll considerably.
Jul 30, 2013 11:13am
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Jul 30, 2013 11:18 AM
Azubuike24;1479908 wrote:It's more about what he's done to promote the message.

Phil loves pizza....I love pizza....I love Phil. If he does a Donatos commercial, look out.
Jul 30, 2013 11:18am