Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jul 24, 2013 11:42am
Figured it'd be nice to have a separate thread for trades, trade rumors and the like, to make talk about that easier to find.
Might be a quiet thread, since it's questionable how many teams will be major salary dumpers (beside the Cubs, who have dumped Garza to the Rangers and Feldman to the Orioles, so far).
And some teams seem to have unrealistic expectations. Such as the White Sox. Read this morning they turned down a trade with the Cards that would have gotten them one of baseball's top pitching prospects in return for overpriced, light-hitting, never-won-a-Gold-Glove 32-year-old Alexei Ramirez. Hearing that makes me even less happy about those times I've read the Pirates might be interested in Alex Rios for outfield depth.
Might be a quiet thread, since it's questionable how many teams will be major salary dumpers (beside the Cubs, who have dumped Garza to the Rangers and Feldman to the Orioles, so far).
And some teams seem to have unrealistic expectations. Such as the White Sox. Read this morning they turned down a trade with the Cards that would have gotten them one of baseball's top pitching prospects in return for overpriced, light-hitting, never-won-a-Gold-Glove 32-year-old Alexei Ramirez. Hearing that makes me even less happy about those times I've read the Pirates might be interested in Alex Rios for outfield depth.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jul 24, 2013 12:15pm
If they turned that down for Alexei, I'd love to see the Tribe offer up Asdrubal. They could get even more..
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Jul 25, 2013 9:18am
IMO Asdrubal isn't going anywhere as long as the Tribe are contending. Especially with Lindor being a year away from being ready to play in the show. Plus I really believe he is going to take off with the bat. He has been hitting the ball with authority since the all star break.Laley23;1477998 wrote:If they turned that down for Alexei, I'd love to see the Tribe offer up Asdrubal. They could get even more..
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Jul 25, 2013 11:45am
royal_k;1478455 wrote:IMO Asdrubal isn't going anywhere as long as the Tribe are contending. Especially with Lindor being a year away from being ready to play in the show. Plus I really believe he is going to take off with the bat. He has been hitting the ball with authority since the all star break.
Honestly I think we see lindor pretty damn soon. A pro scout I talked to at one of lindors games said the plan for the Indians is to get lindor called up by September.,especially the way he had hitting in aa. Honestly it would be smart to move drubs now. Have avilis play everyday for a couple weeks and then call up lindor. Lindor could be that huge spark the tribe needs
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jul 25, 2013 11:26pm
Soriano to the Yankees, most likely
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jul 25, 2013 11:29pm
SportsAndLady;1478801 wrote:Soriano to the Yankees, most likely
Great deal for yanks as cubs will eat most of his salary.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jul 25, 2013 11:29pm
Definitely bittersweet. He's a perfect fit for the Cubs at this current time in their franchise. He epitomizes basically everything they have been for the last few years.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jul 25, 2013 11:44pm
Azubuike24;1478803 wrote:Definitely bittersweet. He's a perfect fit for the Cubs at this current time in their franchise. He epitomizes basically everything they have been for the last few years.
I've always liked Alfonso. Thought he'd be better then he has been,but he will provide some pop for the yanks.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jul 25, 2013 11:47pm
The NYY, TEX and WAS Soriano had a high contact rate and drove in runs. He also averaged 35 SB a year.
The last 5 years with the Cubs, only 32 steals, a .250 hitter and awful on D.
Pretty good move for the Cubs to at least get rid of half the contract. They aren't going to contend while he is there anyway.
The last 5 years with the Cubs, only 32 steals, a .250 hitter and awful on D.
Pretty good move for the Cubs to at least get rid of half the contract. They aren't going to contend while he is there anyway.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jul 25, 2013 11:49pm
Tied Johnny Bench in career HR
A couple hits short of 2,000
A couple hits short of 2,000
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jul 26, 2013 11:13am
Looks like that one's official now, according to MLBtraderumorsSportsAndLady;1478801 wrote:Soriano to the Yankees, most likely
Dan Gilbert
Posts: 215
Jul 26, 2013 9:08pm
Cliff Lee's name is coming up on the market with the Phillies slumping and the Braves having a 8 game lead on the division.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jul 26, 2013 9:20pm
Way to much money owed. And they will probably want LindorDan Gilbert;1479168 wrote:Cliff Lee's name is coming up on the market with the Phillies slumping and the Braves having a 8 game lead on the division.
EDIT: Speaking for the Indians, obviously.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Jul 26, 2013 9:46pm
Agreed. He isn't going anywhere this year. He will be moved in the off-season or before the deadline next year.royal_k;1478455 wrote:IMO Asdrubal isn't going anywhere as long as the Tribe are contending. Especially with Lindor being a year away from being ready to play in the show. Plus I really believe he is going to take off with the bat. He has been hitting the ball with authority since the all star break.
BigAppleBuckeye
Posts: 2,935
Jul 28, 2013 7:45pm
Curious to see if a contender makes a play for Marlon Byrd ... Mets basically signed him as a favor to his agent, and he is having a VERY good year despite being almost 36 years old. .278, 17 HR, 58 could squeeze in nicely for a team needing a decent bat and good clubhouse guy.
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Jul 28, 2013 7:52pm
I proposed Verlander for Molina
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jul 28, 2013 10:14pm
Classyposter58;1479540 wrote:I proposed Verlander for Molina
Yadier??? LOL!!! I doubt there is a player in the mlb that you could offer to the cards for him. Not 1.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jul 29, 2013 12:14am
BigAppleBuckeye;1479539 wrote:Curious to see if a contender makes a play for Marlon Byrd ... Mets basically signed him as a favor to his agent, and he is having a VERY good year despite being almost 36 years old. .278, 17 HR, 58 could squeeze in nicely for a team needing a decent bat and good clubhouse guy.
One of the best OF divers of all-time
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Jul 29, 2013 12:44am
Verlander is in the same categoryMidstate01;1479574 wrote:Yadier??? LOL!!! I doubt there is a player in the mlb that you could offer to the cards for him. Not 1.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jul 29, 2013 12:58am
Classyposter58;1479597 wrote:Verlander is in the same category
Doubt it. Starting pitchers are different then having a stud catcher and hitter.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jul 29, 2013 1:24am
Except he would be their 4th or 5th starter and Yadier is looking at NL MVP...Classyposter58;1479597 wrote:Verlander is in the same category
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jul 29, 2013 2:11am
Laley23;1479599 wrote:Except he would be their 4th or 5th starter and Yadier is looking at NL MVP...
Yeah, this isn't the verlander of the past few years.
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Jul 29, 2013 9:32am
That's why I want to trade himwes_mantooth;1479601 wrote:Yeah, this isn't the verlander of the past few years.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jul 29, 2013 9:37am
Classyposter58;1479633 wrote:That's why I want to trade him
Very smart thinking of you! I doubt the cardinals are as smart as you..I bet they'll take that trade!
Dan Gilbert
Posts: 215
Jul 29, 2013 10:14am
Looks like Cleveland is strictly looking for bullpen help mainly a lefty.