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Fuentes and Holliday are both on the trading block, the Rockies were gonna hold off at first because they were starting to make a run, but in the last week, theyve gone back to being a bad team
A lot of teams would be interested in both..Yankee's, Mets, Red Sox, Phillies, White Sox, Rays, Cubs and Cardinals - The Cardinals seem to be the biggest players in this
Not too big or even interesting... Mark Grudzielanek is playing his last year with the Royals
A lot of teams would be interested in both..Yankee's, Mets, Red Sox, Phillies, White Sox, Rays, Cubs and Cardinals - The Cardinals seem to be the biggest players in this
Not too big or even interesting... Mark Grudzielanek is playing his last year with the Royals
good, trade his ass. we suck
dennishopson
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Talking a lot about Sabathia coming to Tampa down here, and it's seemingly pretty obvious that it's the Rays or Yanks.....
Tampa already has pitching, well..a lot more than N.Y. does, but they are starting to realize that even though they have the best record in Baseball right now......Most efficionados are picking them for the wild card, not the division winner...Ergo, they are thinking more about blocking the Yankees (or even the Sox) from getting him.......
It's my opinion, and I flip flopped from a month ago, that even with the Yanks' pitching woes, they are only a couple of good weeks in a row from causing a lot of stress to both the Sox and Rays....They get right in the middle of the shit by gaining 4.5 games or so, and it'd be pretty easy to see Tampa bay being on the outside of that wild card by a game or two.....Boston winning the division and Yanks getting that card......
It's being bandied about that the Rays have way more that Cleveland wants in young prospects, pitchers (one in particular, that I can't recall his name, but he is a monster...) and guys that are ready to play right now, that Tampa has in their minors as we speak...Once again, more to pick from than Bo Sox or yanks currently as bait for fat sabathia...
It'll be interesting..........
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Tampa already has pitching, well..a lot more than N.Y. does, but they are starting to realize that even though they have the best record in Baseball right now......Most efficionados are picking them for the wild card, not the division winner...Ergo, they are thinking more about blocking the Yankees (or even the Sox) from getting him.......
It's my opinion, and I flip flopped from a month ago, that even with the Yanks' pitching woes, they are only a couple of good weeks in a row from causing a lot of stress to both the Sox and Rays....They get right in the middle of the shit by gaining 4.5 games or so, and it'd be pretty easy to see Tampa bay being on the outside of that wild card by a game or two.....Boston winning the division and Yanks getting that card......
It's being bandied about that the Rays have way more that Cleveland wants in young prospects, pitchers (one in particular, that I can't recall his name, but he is a monster...) and guys that are ready to play right now, that Tampa has in their minors as we speak...Once again, more to pick from than Bo Sox or yanks currently as bait for fat sabathia...
It'll be interesting..........
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dennishopson
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Tampa is thinking about just renting CC. until the end of this year and then bringing up that kid (that I can't remember his name dammit) and they won't skip a beat come next season with their pitching...Might even be better,....and more importantly, they can take a really serious shot at the whole deal come this post season.....
(no, I haven't turned into a Floridian homer.........:36_11_6: )
(no, I haven't turned into a Floridian homer.........:36_11_6: )
dennishopson
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CC, though in a contract year....whomever could presumably get the Indians to even pay part of his contract for the last three months out of the year...(and maybe even meal money for him...which might be quite significant opcorn: )........
I personally don't think that they need him, but if the Bo Sox or yanks get him instead, it could really tip the scales.....
opcorn: )........I personally don't think that they need him, but if the Bo Sox or yanks get him instead, it could really tip the scales.....
JumpOnBoard
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I will be shocked if Dunn and Griffey both are still here come July 31...one or both will be moved IMO..
along w/ Affeldt.
along w/ Affeldt.
JumpOnBoard
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Also wouldn't be surprised to see Arroyo moved to NYY.
Fondybadger
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Would love to see a Weeks for Roberts deal
Buster Olney has blown up the internet with the remarks he made about the Brewers being the #1 team in position to get Sabathia. Yost laughed at that statement though
Fondybadger
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TB lost a trade chip in Jake McGee going down with Tommy John... David Price isn't going to be traded... A deal around Wade Davis & Reid Brignac might be something Cleveland would be interested in, but may be way too much.
As a Brewer fan I'm ready to send Prince to Boston or NYY and let them deal with Boras. A package built around Hughers/Kennedy/Austin Jackson or Bucholz/Lester/Lars Anderson would have me listening... But then I don't see either of those teams doing something like that either (although I'd gladly toss in a Billy Hall for those stretch runs).
As a Brewer fan I'm ready to send Prince to Boston or NYY and let them deal with Boras. A package built around Hughers/Kennedy/Austin Jackson or Bucholz/Lester/Lars Anderson would have me listening... But then I don't see either of those teams doing something like that either (although I'd gladly toss in a Billy Hall for those stretch runs).
dennishopson
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Jump, I've heard the rumors for awhile that the Yanks are covetting Bronson Arroyo. I believe those a lot. I think they'll get him. Makes since, seeing as how well he knows the Red Sox organization from his successthere before joining the Reds a couple years back....
Lot of Griffey rumors about him DH-ing here in Tampa also, but most are seeming to be planted by "camp Griffey" since he knows that he's going to be traded right around the All Star break without a doubt in my opinion....
I don't think that I left the Seattle area until May I guess, and everyone there was bantering around his return there. That seemed to only come from a sound bite in which Griffey said he loved it there and it'd be great to retire there....I doubt that one happens.....
Jr Griffey to Tampa could easily happen....They are contending, need another power slugger, and his home is in the nearby Orlando area....
Griffey to the Rays also wouldn't affect them getting Fat Boy Sabathia either, but if they got both, holy fricking crap!!!!!!!!
Lot of Griffey rumors about him DH-ing here in Tampa also, but most are seeming to be planted by "camp Griffey" since he knows that he's going to be traded right around the All Star break without a doubt in my opinion....
I don't think that I left the Seattle area until May I guess, and everyone there was bantering around his return there. That seemed to only come from a sound bite in which Griffey said he loved it there and it'd be great to retire there....I doubt that one happens.....
Jr Griffey to Tampa could easily happen....They are contending, need another power slugger, and his home is in the nearby Orlando area....
Griffey to the Rays also wouldn't affect them getting Fat Boy Sabathia either, but if they got both, holy fricking crap!!!!!!!!
Fondybadger
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The Brewers have the pieces to make it work. Doug Melvin I hope is smart enough not to trade too much for a 2 month rental. CC would at most get about 11 starts... say he goes 8-3... that's not enough to get the Brewers over the hump...
Mat Gamel/Matt LaPort (1st/Corner OF's) + Angel Salome (C) + Jeremy Jeffress (P) gets the deal done in a heart beat if you ask me. Giving up way too much for my liking.
Now an Alcides Escobar + Michale Brantly/Cole Gillespie + Hernan Iribarren would be much more to my liking (I'd prefer Hardy included instead of Escobar actually)
dennishopson
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You could rent Sabathia for the final 3+ months knowing that he's gone next year no matter what...just for the post season push and see how far they get.......Cleve would gladly pick up part of that pro-rated pay....
Griffey has one year left on a 16.7 million contract, and if he wants to, all he has to do is waive the no trade clause that he has, and he is also a "rented player"....with both parties concerned having the understanding that he is a free agent and going somewhere else next year (Cubs with Lou Piniella probably)....Griffeys monies this year would be pro-rated with the Reds most likely picking up more than half of it........
Alex, I love this kinda stuff, but I'm off to run a couple errands and dinner with my dad...........Later guys.........:shake:
dennishopson
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The Rays are actually selling tickets now in that cavern called Tropicana Field.......Lot of money down here if these fair weather (W-L wise) would go to the damn games.....
Later Alex.........GL tonight bubba! :shake:
MusicCityGambler
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Here's some MLB news: Brett Myers is now a Lehigh Valley IronPig after being demoted to AAA.Good news for those of us who like the Phillies, but bad news for gamblers who could blindly fade Myers and bet the over in games he starts
dennishopson
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Listening to KNBR out of San Francisco online right now....
Talking about cutting Omar Visquel...still fielding..not batting... Sad, but it's time
Zito is being talked about fervently.....good luck with that silly ass contract, but he is pitching better lately....Not really showing in wins/losses, but he pitched respectfully last night despite losing.......
They just threw out a Rich Aurilia reference...who cares.....
I'm starting to like the Giants again now that scumbag Barroid Bonds, that lying sack of prick crap isn't there anymore, ....but they need to stick with the youth movement. It's taken me 2 months to be a believer, but I do now.
I saw at another forum, a buddy of mine mentioned that about 2 weeks ago, you could get SF at +1600 as a future to win the NL West. Now it's +1000..........
Decent value there, especially if it comes down to the Giants and another team , and you can hedge it if the Giants aren't leading.......
I'm giving full credit to someone else for that prop and idea. Not being specific, because I don't want to hear the drama....
Talking about cutting Omar Visquel...still fielding..not batting... Sad, but it's time
Zito is being talked about fervently.....good luck with that silly ass contract, but he is pitching better lately....Not really showing in wins/losses, but he pitched respectfully last night despite losing.......
They just threw out a Rich Aurilia reference...who cares.....
I'm starting to like the Giants again now that scumbag Barroid Bonds, that lying sack of prick crap isn't there anymore, ....but they need to stick with the youth movement. It's taken me 2 months to be a believer, but I do now.
I saw at another forum, a buddy of mine mentioned that about 2 weeks ago, you could get SF at +1600 as a future to win the NL West. Now it's +1000..........
Decent value there, especially if it comes down to the Giants and another team , and you can hedge it if the Giants aren't leading.......
I'm giving full credit to someone else for that prop and idea. Not being specific, because I don't want to hear the drama....
MusicCityGambler
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It's amazing they have a chance, but I love their pitching staff with Sanchez coming on strong. If Zito can get his shit together, it's not crazy because Arizona and LAD are not good and the Padres and Rockies are trainwrecks.
Giants to win the West. I wonder what that was preseason, 20-1? Oh that reminds me that I didn't take Tampa Bay 40-1 in the AL East. Fuck me.
dennishopson
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Music, like a lot of folks, I thought that SF would be a triple A team all year long (big time wrong), but I have been watching Tampa develop over the last few years,..........
... and it kinda reminded me of the A's when Billy Beane started his magic with them, and to a larger degree more like in the early 90s when Cleveland locked up a whole bunch of their promising young bats to 4-5 yr contracts to make sure that they kept them all together and become what they had in '98...
That Tampa bay prop would have been pretty difficult to get a brain around them playing in the same division as the Bo Sox and Yanks....but damn......
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... and it kinda reminded me of the A's when Billy Beane started his magic with them, and to a larger degree more like in the early 90s when Cleveland locked up a whole bunch of their promising young bats to 4-5 yr contracts to make sure that they kept them all together and become what they had in '98...
That Tampa bay prop would have been pretty difficult to get a brain around them playing in the same division as the Bo Sox and Yanks....but damn......
:shake:
dennishopson
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The Marlins fans love Paul Lo Duca... hadn't heard that one, but it'd be fun if it happened. I doubt he'd mind going back.......:shake:
Blue Jays are shopping AJ Burnett for a shortstop
Phillies are scouting Sabathia and Bedard
Eric Byrnes might be out for the whole season
Ron Mahay is drawing interesting around the league from teams that need closers
Pirates are close to signing the top prospect out of Latin America...a 16 year old Jonathon Barrios
Phillies are scouting Sabathia and Bedard
Eric Byrnes might be out for the whole season
Ron Mahay is drawing interesting around the league from teams that need closers
Pirates are close to signing the top prospect out of Latin America...a 16 year old Jonathon Barrios
Fondybadger
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I'd say that Jon Barrios being the top prospect is a stretch when BA has been calling Michael Iona a once a generation prospect who just signed for 4+ million with the A's.
Fondybadger
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It's Official: A's Sign Inoa
By Ben Badler
July 2, 2008
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After weeks of speculation, the Athletics' signing of 16-year-old Dominican righthander Michel Inoa is official.
Oakland announced the signing of Inoa today and planned three press conferences, both in English and Spanish, to trumpet the news. The team did not announce Inoa's bonus, but several sources confirmed it was $4.25 million, the largest in history for a non-Cuban amateur from Latin America.
Inoa, who is 6-foot-7, 205 pounds, already has a low-90s fastball that has touched 94, good feel for a curveball and a developing changeup. International scouts have been universal in their praise for Inoa's athleticism, fluid mechanics and his ability to repeat his delivery, an uncanny ability for someone his size and age.
"He has a fantastic body to project and grow on with the height already," Billy Owens, Oakland's director of player personnel, said by phone from Santo Domingo. "He's built so well and the athleticism oozes out of him. He repeats his delivery, but first and foremost, coming down to these parts and seeing young phenoms, a lot of the time they're just arm strength guys that you have to mold into a pitcher.
"Over the course of time we're going to enhance his pitching ability, but he already comes advanced for a 16-year-old kid."
Owens said the A's commitment to spend more money in on Latin American players began in October. The team held what Owens termed a "summit meeting," and general manager Billy Beane and the rest of the organization decided to be more aggressive internationally.
Owens said he first saw Inoa while he was in the Dominican Republic in February to watch the Caribbean Series.
"It was pretty amazing at first," Owens said. "It was early in the morning before another day of doubleheaders, and obviously Inoa was the featured attraction at the showcase. He was low 90s and touched 94 (mph). You could see ease in his delivery, and the fact that there was a plethora of scouts there didn't faze him. His breaking ball was crisp, he mixed in changeups, threw strikes and showed his athleticism."
Owens, Beane, scouting director Eric Kubota, baseball operations analyst Farhan Zaidi and owners John Fisher and Lewis Wolff flew down to the Dominican Republic on Fisher's jet in May to watch Inoa. Owens and Beane then met with Inoa two weeks ago.
"He's got a burgeoning breaking ball and a solid changeup that we can enhance—he already has a feel for the pitch," Owens said. "He's a good athlete, fields his position well, he's got poise, intelligence, (and) mound awareness."
With the deal finally official, the bonus becomes the largest in franchise history, eclipsing the $3.2 million the A's spent on Mark Mulder when he was the second overall pick in the 1998 draft out of Michigan State.
On the international front, the $4.2 million bonus also trumps the $2.44 million bonus that Wily Mo Pena received from the Yankees in 1999 and the $2.25 million the Dodgers gave Joel Guzman in 2001.
Inoa's bonus more than doubles the previous record for a Latin American pitcher, the $1.52 million deal the Yankees gave Ricardo Aramboles in 1998. The only amateur pitchers who have ever received higher bonuses than Inoa are Matt White ($10.2 million) and John Patterson ($6.075 million)—both of whom were loophole free agents out of the 1996 draft—and 2007 No. 1 overall pick David Price, who got $5.6 million as part of a major league contract. The Phillies also gave Gavin Floyd a straight $4.2 million bonus in 2001.
"Our scouts have done a tremendous job of creating players on a shoestring budget before," Owens said. "We've had success, but for now we want to make a commitment, and the genesis in Latin America for us is Inoa."
By Ben Badler
July 2, 2008
E-mail PrintAfter weeks of speculation, the Athletics' signing of 16-year-old Dominican righthander Michel Inoa is official.
Oakland announced the signing of Inoa today and planned three press conferences, both in English and Spanish, to trumpet the news. The team did not announce Inoa's bonus, but several sources confirmed it was $4.25 million, the largest in history for a non-Cuban amateur from Latin America.
Inoa, who is 6-foot-7, 205 pounds, already has a low-90s fastball that has touched 94, good feel for a curveball and a developing changeup. International scouts have been universal in their praise for Inoa's athleticism, fluid mechanics and his ability to repeat his delivery, an uncanny ability for someone his size and age.
"He has a fantastic body to project and grow on with the height already," Billy Owens, Oakland's director of player personnel, said by phone from Santo Domingo. "He's built so well and the athleticism oozes out of him. He repeats his delivery, but first and foremost, coming down to these parts and seeing young phenoms, a lot of the time they're just arm strength guys that you have to mold into a pitcher.
"Over the course of time we're going to enhance his pitching ability, but he already comes advanced for a 16-year-old kid."
Owens said the A's commitment to spend more money in on Latin American players began in October. The team held what Owens termed a "summit meeting," and general manager Billy Beane and the rest of the organization decided to be more aggressive internationally.
Owens said he first saw Inoa while he was in the Dominican Republic in February to watch the Caribbean Series.
"It was pretty amazing at first," Owens said. "It was early in the morning before another day of doubleheaders, and obviously Inoa was the featured attraction at the showcase. He was low 90s and touched 94 (mph). You could see ease in his delivery, and the fact that there was a plethora of scouts there didn't faze him. His breaking ball was crisp, he mixed in changeups, threw strikes and showed his athleticism."
Owens, Beane, scouting director Eric Kubota, baseball operations analyst Farhan Zaidi and owners John Fisher and Lewis Wolff flew down to the Dominican Republic on Fisher's jet in May to watch Inoa. Owens and Beane then met with Inoa two weeks ago.
"He's got a burgeoning breaking ball and a solid changeup that we can enhance—he already has a feel for the pitch," Owens said. "He's a good athlete, fields his position well, he's got poise, intelligence, (and) mound awareness."
With the deal finally official, the bonus becomes the largest in franchise history, eclipsing the $3.2 million the A's spent on Mark Mulder when he was the second overall pick in the 1998 draft out of Michigan State.
On the international front, the $4.2 million bonus also trumps the $2.44 million bonus that Wily Mo Pena received from the Yankees in 1999 and the $2.25 million the Dodgers gave Joel Guzman in 2001.
Inoa's bonus more than doubles the previous record for a Latin American pitcher, the $1.52 million deal the Yankees gave Ricardo Aramboles in 1998. The only amateur pitchers who have ever received higher bonuses than Inoa are Matt White ($10.2 million) and John Patterson ($6.075 million)—both of whom were loophole free agents out of the 1996 draft—and 2007 No. 1 overall pick David Price, who got $5.6 million as part of a major league contract. The Phillies also gave Gavin Floyd a straight $4.2 million bonus in 2001.
"Our scouts have done a tremendous job of creating players on a shoestring budget before," Owens said. "We've had success, but for now we want to make a commitment, and the genesis in Latin America for us is Inoa."
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Padres Make Splash On July 2
Posted Jul. 2, 2008 12:42 pm by Ben Badler
Filed under: Daily Dish, International
After Michel Inoa, the biggest buzz in Latin America leading up to the beginning of the July 2 international signing period was that the Padres were prepared to spend heavily.
Today, the buzz proved to be correct.
The Padres, who in April opened a new state-of-the-art Dominican academy, announced today that they have signed Venezuelan righthander Adis Portillo, Dominican shortstop Alvaro Aristy, Venezuelan outfielder Luis Domoromo, Dominican righthander Elvin Tavarez and Australian infielder/outfielder Corey Adamson. The signings come one year after the Padres, in their first significant foray into Latin America, handed out six-figure bonuses to a pair of Dominicans, shortstop Jonathan Galvez (Spraut) and outfielder Rymer Liriano.
The Padres had strongly been linked to Portillo, Aristy and Domoromo. International sources have told Baseball America that Portillo, the consensus No. 2 arm available this year after Inoa, likely has signed for a bonus of at least $1.8 million, possibly surpassing the $2 million mark. The Padres did not announce the terms of any bonuses. International scouts said the Phillies were also in heavy pursuit of Portillo.
“One of the most complete pitchers in Latin America with a fastball that has reached 93 (mph), Adis has great mechanics with a strong mound presence and command of three pitches,” said Randy Smith, the Padres director of professional and international scouting.
International scouts believed that the Padres would sign Domoromo for a $1.2 million bonus. Domoromo is a power-hitting outfielder who Smith said “has a sound approach at the plate.”
Aristy, a shortstop who receives more praise for his glove than his bat, was believed to have signed for $1 million.
“We see Alvaro as the best pure shortstop in Latin America, both with his defensive ability along with his consistency at the plate,” Smith said.
Tavarez, a 6-foot-2, 170-pound 16-year-old from San Pedro de Macoris, was another prospect on international scouts’ radars this year.
“Elvin is a well-built righthander with a fastball that reaches 90 and a good rotation on his curveball,” Smith said.
Adamson is a 6-foot-1, 180-pound 16-year-old played in Major League Baseball’s Australian Baseball Academy. One international source reached today said he believed Adamson would sign for a mid six-figure bonus.
“Corey is one of the best athletes to come out of Australia in recent history,” Smith said. “He is a five-tool player with plus speed."
Posted Jul. 2, 2008 12:42 pm by Ben Badler
Filed under: Daily Dish, International
After Michel Inoa, the biggest buzz in Latin America leading up to the beginning of the July 2 international signing period was that the Padres were prepared to spend heavily.
Today, the buzz proved to be correct.
The Padres, who in April opened a new state-of-the-art Dominican academy, announced today that they have signed Venezuelan righthander Adis Portillo, Dominican shortstop Alvaro Aristy, Venezuelan outfielder Luis Domoromo, Dominican righthander Elvin Tavarez and Australian infielder/outfielder Corey Adamson. The signings come one year after the Padres, in their first significant foray into Latin America, handed out six-figure bonuses to a pair of Dominicans, shortstop Jonathan Galvez (Spraut) and outfielder Rymer Liriano.
The Padres had strongly been linked to Portillo, Aristy and Domoromo. International sources have told Baseball America that Portillo, the consensus No. 2 arm available this year after Inoa, likely has signed for a bonus of at least $1.8 million, possibly surpassing the $2 million mark. The Padres did not announce the terms of any bonuses. International scouts said the Phillies were also in heavy pursuit of Portillo.
“One of the most complete pitchers in Latin America with a fastball that has reached 93 (mph), Adis has great mechanics with a strong mound presence and command of three pitches,” said Randy Smith, the Padres director of professional and international scouting.
International scouts believed that the Padres would sign Domoromo for a $1.2 million bonus. Domoromo is a power-hitting outfielder who Smith said “has a sound approach at the plate.”
Aristy, a shortstop who receives more praise for his glove than his bat, was believed to have signed for $1 million.
“We see Alvaro as the best pure shortstop in Latin America, both with his defensive ability along with his consistency at the plate,” Smith said.
Tavarez, a 6-foot-2, 170-pound 16-year-old from San Pedro de Macoris, was another prospect on international scouts’ radars this year.
“Elvin is a well-built righthander with a fastball that reaches 90 and a good rotation on his curveball,” Smith said.
Adamson is a 6-foot-1, 180-pound 16-year-old played in Major League Baseball’s Australian Baseball Academy. One international source reached today said he believed Adamson would sign for a mid six-figure bonus.
“Corey is one of the best athletes to come out of Australia in recent history,” Smith said. “He is a five-tool player with plus speed."
Ah I meant one of the top prospects, hes out of Columbia and the Pittsburgh papers are reporting hes pretty amazing. I have a friend whos interning for the Pirates this summer and he says a lot of people are excited, but your probably right
Fondybadger
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95-98% of the International Players that will be signed over the next 90 days will be 16.
Santacapper
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he could be 20
Santacapper
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The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly in the market for a shortstop and are apparently shopping pitcher A.J. Burnett to get one.
According to a report in the Toronto Sun, the Jays, who are shopping Burnett, who he can opt out of the final two-years of his contract after the season, in order to solidify the left side of their infield.
"They're offering Burnett to any team that needs pitching," an American League general manager told the Sun. "They've told us they're not happy with either David Eckstein or John McDonald."
Eckstein, who the Blue Jays inked to a one-year deal before spring training, is hitting .273 with a .360 on base percentage this season, but has struggled in the field.
McDonald, who is a defensive specialist signed a two-year deal last fall for $3.8 million, but is only hitting .163 in 29 games so far this year.
Utility infielder Marco Scutaro, who is batting .262 on the season has gotten a lot of playing time at shortstop since Cito Gaston has taken over as manager.
The Sun reported that Philadelphia Phillies scout Charlie Kerfeld saw Burnett's start at Miller Park against the Milwaukee Brewers and former Jays scout Ted Lekus, now with the Baltimore Orioles, saw Burnett beat the Atlanta Braves last Sunday at Rogers Centre.
MLB's non-waiver trade deadline is July 31.
According to a report in the Toronto Sun, the Jays, who are shopping Burnett, who he can opt out of the final two-years of his contract after the season, in order to solidify the left side of their infield.
"They're offering Burnett to any team that needs pitching," an American League general manager told the Sun. "They've told us they're not happy with either David Eckstein or John McDonald."
Eckstein, who the Blue Jays inked to a one-year deal before spring training, is hitting .273 with a .360 on base percentage this season, but has struggled in the field.
McDonald, who is a defensive specialist signed a two-year deal last fall for $3.8 million, but is only hitting .163 in 29 games so far this year.
Utility infielder Marco Scutaro, who is batting .262 on the season has gotten a lot of playing time at shortstop since Cito Gaston has taken over as manager.
The Sun reported that Philadelphia Phillies scout Charlie Kerfeld saw Burnett's start at Miller Park against the Milwaukee Brewers and former Jays scout Ted Lekus, now with the Baltimore Orioles, saw Burnett beat the Atlanta Braves last Sunday at Rogers Centre.
MLB's non-waiver trade deadline is July 31.
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Sorry didnt know there was one of these MLB rumor threads. Mods can just throw the Sabathia thread I made in here. Still think its faaaaarr too much to give up for a 2 month rental though
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Brewers GM Melvin confirms hes after Sabathia. Beat writer Haudricourt thinks its going to be a package of LaPorta, Green, filler. Thats again way to much for a rental but it better get us in the playoffs if thats what it is
http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/07/04/brewers-still-pursuing-sabathia.aspx
http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/07/04/brewers-still-pursuing-sabathia.aspx
JumpOnBoard
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alot of smoke about Arroyo heading to Philly w/ Hairston for Victorino and prospects...
also bigger rumors that include Dunn/Burrell but that makes zero sense..they are the same guy and both in contract years.
also bigger rumors that include Dunn/Burrell but that makes zero sense..they are the same guy and both in contract years.
MusicCityGambler
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I don't see any of that going down. I'd be pissed. Burrell is better than Dunn or at least a much better fit with the Phillies.
dennishopson
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If I'm CC, and I had a say in it, I'd veto the hell out of going to the Dodgers...My .02
SteelBucsFan
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Dodgers are after Pirates SS Jack Wilson, LA GM in the stands tonite...I would like CF Kemp or any power pitchers they may have in the minors..
Fondybadger
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Saw that Kemp may be included in a trade... be crazy if that were true... Bay, McCutchen, Kemp... WATCH OUT for the Pirates.
Jon Meloan would be a nice addition for the Pirates as a power pitcher (another Broxton type). Otherwise if Scott Elbert comes back strong the next few weeks from Tommy John's he'd be someone I'd have an interest in as well. Lu and Laroche are garbage imo.
Jon Meloan would be a nice addition for the Pirates as a power pitcher (another Broxton type). Otherwise if Scott Elbert comes back strong the next few weeks from Tommy John's he'd be someone I'd have an interest in as well. Lu and Laroche are garbage imo.
The Indians apparently liked the deal from the Dodgers a lot better then what they got from the Brewers. But Dodgers completely nixed the deal
Twins might sign Joe Mauer for 20 million dollars a year (if they can afford it) when hes a free agent in 2010, which would be a huge deal for the twins
Cubs arent rushing any trades right now, and in fact Cubs GM doesnt think anything has changed in the division
Yankee's are trying out Victor Zambrano
Jack Wilson wants to stay a Pirate
Omar Vizquel wouldnt say no to Barry Bonds
Angels probably wont make any big trades this summer if any trades at all
Twins might sign Joe Mauer for 20 million dollars a year (if they can afford it) when hes a free agent in 2010, which would be a huge deal for the twins
Cubs arent rushing any trades right now, and in fact Cubs GM doesnt think anything has changed in the division
Yankee's are trying out Victor Zambrano
Jack Wilson wants to stay a Pirate
Omar Vizquel wouldnt say no to Barry Bonds
Angels probably wont make any big trades this summer if any trades at all
took just one day to get it done. Glad the shit ive been saying is coming true
