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MLB: Trade Deadline Thread

  • se-alum
    Ironman92;1479593 wrote:One of the best OF divers of all-time
    Right behind Drew Stubbs.
  • vball10set
    http://blog.chron.com/ultimateastros/2013/07/29/astros-trade-reliever-jose-veras-to-tigers/
  • Con_Alma
    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.
  • vball10set
    Con_Alma;1479661 wrote:That's what they should be looking for. It's their biggest weakness.
    This.
  • Azubuike24
    A decent prospect for Jose Veras. Haha. I remember seeing him in Columbus like 10 years ago. Shows what the trade market is.
  • Ironman92
    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
    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.
  • wes_mantooth
    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.
  • bases_loaded
    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

  • Heretic
    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.
  • Azubuike24
    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?
  • Midstate01
    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
    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
    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
    Just looked him up. Last year of a deal, owed 5M this year. That means Atlanta pays around 2M of that. Definitely reasonable.
  • thavoice
    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
  • Laley23
    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
    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...
  • Azubuike24
    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
    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
    It's more about what he's done to promote the message.
  • thavoice
    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?
  • Dan Gilbert
    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.
  • se-alum
    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.
  • Ironman92
    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.