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Post by ET had AIDS on Jul 31, 2007 12:35:08 GMT -5
Anybody know of anything the Cubs might be doing today? frontrunners along with the red sox for gagne, apparently... but who knows. hendry will keep quiet until 5 minutes until the deadline, and then will pull something out of his ass if we actually do something. although if pie and marmol are involved, i really would rather go closer by whoever the  for the rest of the season. i dont want to trade for gagne, dominant when healthy or not, for our #1 prospect and closer of the future... sorry, but he's as much as a risk as dempster when you factor in health and whatnot going forward. as close as we are in a terrible national league, i'd rather stick with dempster as our closer, with howry and **possibly** wood (if he can remain healthy and effective long enough, but the two asterics obviously shows how little of a possibility i think that is) as backups... |
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jul 31, 2007 12:45:27 GMT -5
The Proctor deal is a deal a team with an 8 game lead would make, not the other way around. Betemit is good insurance for A-Rod leaving and off the bench but its strange right now.
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Post by michaelrichards on Jul 31, 2007 12:50:56 GMT -5
The Braves are making a push to get one of the better starting pitchers available. They're willing to give up pitching prospect Jo-Jo Reyes to get Bronson Arroyo. My guess is that Reyes alone would not be enough; the Braves might have to dip into the farm system and pull out another prospect.
-mlbtraderumors.com
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jul 31, 2007 12:54:37 GMT -5
ESPN's Jayson Stark says the Eric Gagne chase is down to the Red Sox and Brewers.
He'd have to waive his no-trade clause to go to Boston, whereas the Brewers don't have to worry about that. Speculation is that the Red Sox are offering Kason Gabbard and David Murphy. The Brewers could part with Tony Gwynn Jr. and a pitcher. Both of those outfielders project as long-term reserves, but they could get a chance to start in center if acquired by Texas.
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Post by T R W on Jul 31, 2007 12:57:52 GMT -5
omg Gagne is so fat now. He needs a haircut too.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jul 31, 2007 13:01:06 GMT -5
The Red Sox and Rangers have agreed to an Eric Gagne deal, pending Gagne waiving his no-trade clause, sources told FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal.
If its for Kason Gabbard and David Murphy, than YAHTZEE!
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Post by ThugSuperstar on Jul 31, 2007 13:03:16 GMT -5
I don't know why Boston would do that deal...Kason Gabbard proved to be a decent 5th starter and they're giving him away for Gagne, who's only going to be there for 2 or 3 months. I guess it works since they're trying to win a Championship this year, but I'm glad the Yankees backed off on pursuing him.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jul 31, 2007 13:04:40 GMT -5
Kason Gabbard is a future 4th or 5th starter, and David Murphy is in a log jam in the OF.
Why wouldnt you do that deal?
Thats if he waives the NTC
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Post by ET had AIDS on Jul 31, 2007 13:07:23 GMT -5
why wouldn't they do that deal? Seriously? Gabbard has to rank behind Bowden, Buchholz, Lester, and David Murphy ing blows... if Gagne waives his no trade clause and that's all they gave up, that's a complete and utter steal. If the Brewers could have gotten him for Tony Gwynn Jr and minor league pitching, that would've been a steal too... I don't know what Texas sees in reserve center fielders, but go figure. |
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jul 31, 2007 13:11:17 GMT -5
David Murphy is the 3rd best OF in Pawtucket right now, behind Moss and Ellsbury. He'd be a poor mans Trot Nixon, but mainly a 4th OF type, Brandon Moss would have been a better long term starter project.
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Post by Jimmy on Jul 31, 2007 13:11:37 GMT -5
The Braves are making a push to get one of the better starting pitchers available. They're willing to give up pitching prospect Jo-Jo Reyes to get Bronson Arroyo. My guess is that Reyes alone would not be enough; the Braves might have to dip into the farm system and pull out another prospect. -mlbtraderumors.com I want a kings ransom for Bronson, otherwise wayne shouldn't deal him. |
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jul 31, 2007 13:12:55 GMT -5
Bronson Arroyo sucks big time, he really was a fluke and hes now making 11+ a year, he was fantastic at like 3-5$ million but now hes just a poor mans Eric Milton.
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Post by Bubbles on Jul 31, 2007 13:14:00 GMT -5
last night looked horrific for the phils. first sugar shane went down and then bourn did as well. Haven't heard any updates o either of them but i'm hoping both aren't out long.
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Post by Jimmy on Jul 31, 2007 13:14:52 GMT -5
Bronson Arroyo sucks big time, he really was a fluke and hes now making 11+ a year, he was fantastic at like 3-5$ million but now hes just a poor mans Eric Milton. I've seen him pitch nearly every game this year, he does not suck. |
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jul 31, 2007 13:14:49 GMT -5
I picked Bourn right up after Shane went down, now this ****, I am pissed and dropping fast
I've seen Arroyo pitch for 4+ years, good luck with him though.
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Post by dafilthymofo on Jul 31, 2007 13:15:44 GMT -5
maybe the yanks can still get textera
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jul 31, 2007 13:17:56 GMT -5
maybe the yanks can still get that textera Just delete yourself. |
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Post by Bubbles on Jul 31, 2007 13:20:30 GMT -5
as aaron rowand put it, "we're dropping like flies." Definitely not the right time for injuries but for some reason we keep winning. Pat Burrell has really stepped it up in july.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jul 31, 2007 13:24:28 GMT -5
Rowand should talk, the guys a warrior but he plays so hard he gets hurt a lot
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Post by dafilthymofo on Jul 31, 2007 13:24:52 GMT -5
maybe the yanks can still get that textera Just delete yourself. why. textera did not sign with anyone yet. |
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