se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jul 29, 2013 10:26am
Right behind Drew Stubbs.Ironman92;1479593 wrote:One of the best OF divers of all-time
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jul 29, 2013 10:34am
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Jul 29, 2013 10:35am
That's what they should be looking for. It's their biggest weakness.Dan Gilbert;1479654 wrote:Looks like Cleveland is strictly looking for bullpen help mainly a lefty.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jul 29, 2013 10:44am
This.Con_Alma;1479661 wrote:That's what they should be looking for. It's their biggest weakness.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jul 29, 2013 10:47am
A decent prospect for Jose Veras. Haha. I remember seeing him in Columbus like 10 years ago. Shows what the trade market is.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jul 29, 2013 10:47am
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.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jul 29, 2013 11:08am
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.SportsAndLady;1479636 wrote:Very smart thinking of you! I doubt the cardinals are as smart as you..I bet they'll take that trade!
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jul 29, 2013 11:15am
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.
And yeah...I am starting this rumor. I have no source and I don't even know if Peavy is pitching anymore.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Jul 29, 2013 11:26am
I blameHeretic;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.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jul 29, 2013 11:28am
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.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.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jul 29, 2013 12:32pm
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?
Maybe prices are coming down a bit?
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jul 29, 2013 12:40pm
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.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jul 29, 2013 12:54pm
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.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Jul 29, 2013 12:57pm
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
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jul 29, 2013 1:01pm
Just looked him up. Last year of a deal, owed 5M this year. That means Atlanta pays around 2M of that. Definitely reasonable.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jul 29, 2013 2:16pm
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 collapseMidstate01;1479740 wrote:Angels are in full on sell mode. Plus anything to shed a little salary, theyre probably all for that.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jul 29, 2013 3:05pm
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
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jul 29, 2013 4:35pm
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 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...
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jul 29, 2013 5:07pm
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.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jul 29, 2013 5:10pm
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.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jul 29, 2013 7:50pm
It's more about what he's done to promote the message.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jul 30, 2013 10:42am
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?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.
Dan Gilbert
Posts: 215
Jul 30, 2013 11:00am
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.
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.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jul 30, 2013 11:13am
He does, and will be almost impossible to keep, unless the team is willing to up the payroll considerably.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?
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jul 30, 2013 11:18am
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.