Texan From New Zealand, joined Dec 2003, 4204 posts, RR: 53 Posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 18 hours ago) and read 1119 times:
Figured it'd be nice to have a one stop shop for all the deadline deals.
Word is that the Rangers and Braves have agreed to a trade. Braves get Mark Teixeira and Ron Mahay, while the Rangers get Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Elvis Andrus, Matt Harrison, and another young minor league pitcher, likely Nestali Feliz.
The Rangers are also getting a ton of interest from Detroit, Boston, and the Yanks about Eric Gagne. Additionally, since the Braves deal appears to have gone through, the Rangers also plan to trade Gerald Laird and somebody else (a reliever, I think) to the Cubs for Felix Pie and a prospect.
Octavio Dotel is also likely to be on the move from Kansas City. Jermaine Dye and Jon Garland could be headed out of Chi-town. And many more rumors will pop up in the next 24 hours!
I wish the Angels had thrown in one more prospect for Tex. They were offering Kotchman, and their young lefthander Joe Saunders who is something like 4-1 with a 2.56 ERA so far this year, along with a third prospect.
The Rangers should also try to move Hank Blalock, and they are actively shopping Slammin' Sammy. Aki Otsuka can also be had, but since he and Hammerin' Hank are both on the DL, it is unlikely either will be moved by tomorrow.
AAce24 From United States of America, joined Feb 2007, 849 posts, RR: 13 Reply 2, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 17 hours ago) and read 1098 times:
I'm glad we got Tex.
But I'm also worried about giving up Salty and Elvis Andrus. Andrus is drawing comparisons to Jeter.
Hopefully we can get Tex signed to a long term eventually.
Srbmod From United States of America, joined Mar 2001, 16888 posts, RR: 51 Reply 3, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 17 hours ago) and read 1095 times:
Quoting Texan (Thread starter): Word is that the Rangers and Braves have agreed to a trade. Braves get Mark Teixeira and Ron Mahay, while the Rangers get Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Elvis Andrus, Matt Harrison, and another young minor league pitcher, likely Nestali Feliz.
While Teixeira is a good pick up, I think the Braves are giving up way too many prospects in this deal. While we do need some help in the bullpen, something we get in Mahay, I'm getting a bad feeling if this trade goes down (ESPN is reporting the only hold up is the checking of some medical records. I'm assuming it's the Braves checking them since both Teixeira and Mahay have had stints in the DL in recent weeks.).
Texan From New Zealand, joined Dec 2003, 4204 posts, RR: 53 Reply 4, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 17 hours ago) and read 1094 times:
Quoting Srbmod (Reply 3): ESPN is reporting the only hold up is the checking of some medical records
The Rangers are also checking on Harrison. He has had some arm problems the past year. Rangers aren't too concerned, just wanted to check on the MRI, etc.
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Mke717spotter From United States of America, joined Dec 2005, 2310 posts, RR: 5 Reply 5, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 17 hours ago) and read 1091 times:
I was pretty sure that Adam Dunn would have been on the move by now, but so far there hasn't really been anything on him besides that deal that supposedly was scratched with the Brewers.
Quoting Piercey (Reply 1): That's a great pickup for TEX. He's gonna be a good catcher.
I agree, he's got a bright future ahead of him. He's also got a pretty cool last name.
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DSMflyer From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 401 posts, RR: 0 Reply 6, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 16 hours ago) and read 1083 times:
I don't think Hendry is stupid enough to trade Pie for Laird. I'm pretty happy with what the Cubs have now, but I wouldn't mind picking up a lefty reliever. I really wanted Mahay, but someone like Damaso Marte would be good too.
AirCop From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 7, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 15 hours ago) and read 1074 times:
Quoting Srbmod (Reply 3): While Teixeira is a good pick up,
Wonder if history is repeating itself when in 1993 the Braves picked up Fred McGriff, which sparked them to overtake the San Francisco Giants to win the NL West on the last day of the season, with both teams winning over 101 games.
Texan From New Zealand, joined Dec 2003, 4204 posts, RR: 53 Reply 8, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 14 hours ago) and read 1069 times:
The Phillies picked up Kyle Lohse from the Reds for Double A pitcher Matt Maloney. Lohse is 6-12 with a 4.58 ERA so far. Lohse could be a boost to the rotation, but he can be prone to giving up the longball, which is not a good thing for a pitcher going to the little league sized field in Philly. Not a bad pickup, though.
Look for Eric Gagne to be in a Red Sox uniform, although the Yankees are the other team in the bidding war for him.
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N1120A From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 25852 posts, RR: 79 Reply 10, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 13 hours ago) and read 1059 times:
With the way Rivera has played this year, one would have to question as to whether Gagne would take the closer role
Quoting Texan (Thread starter):
Octavio Dotel is also likely to be on the move from Kansas City
The question is, who would the Dodgers give up for him? I am hoping not any of their core guys (read: Andre Ethier) who are already in the majors. Perhaps the shortstop prospect they have down in the minors, who is playing behind one of the best in Furcal?
Quoting Texan (Thread starter):
I wish the Angels had thrown in one more prospect for Tex. They were offering Kotchman, and their young lefthander Joe Saunders who is something like 4-1 with a 2.56 ERA so far this year, along with a third prospect.
Actually, I am glad the Angels didn't give up what Texas wanted. As I saw it, Saunders was not the guy to give up anyway, as they need a lefty in that rotation, and he has played serious ball when given the opportunity. I personally think they should have given up on the Ervin Santana experiment and let him and Kotchman go, as I think Santana's raw stuff would have sold the Rangers better on that trade.
Quoting Piercey (Reply 1): He's gonna be a good catcher.
And he can play first, as he did in Atlanta because of McCann's presence
Quoting Texan (Reply 8): The Phillies picked up Kyle Lohse from the Reds for Double A pitcher Matt Maloney. Lohse is 6-12 with a 4.58 ERA so far. Lohse could be a boost to the rotation, but he can be prone to giving up the longball, which is not a good thing for a pitcher going to the little league sized field in Philly.
Actually, I think this is a good deal for Philly. What it allows them to do is shore up their 'pen with either Lohse himself or one of their current starters.
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Dragon-wings From United States of America, joined Apr 2001, 3920 posts, RR: 0 Reply 11, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 13 hours ago) and read 1046 times:
According to ESPN the Mets are close to a deal to acquire Twins second baseman Luis Castillo for AA catcher Drew Butera and Single-A outfielder Dustin Martin.
Not anything to do with the trade deadline but Perdo Martinez will make his first rehab start Wednesday for the St. Lucie Mets. Hopefully everything will go well and he will be back soon. Then the Mets will not have to worry about starting Mike Pelfrey or Jorge Sosa anymore!
N1120A From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 25852 posts, RR: 79 Reply 12, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 12 hours ago) and read 1045 times:
Well, here is a new rumor being thrown around on MLB.com. Apparently the Angels may now be interested in Mike Piazza. The only thing I can think is that they are worried that Jeff Mathis is still not up to snuff offensively and that we may see Piazza crouching behind the plate again until Mike Napoli returns.
Quoting Dragon-wings (Reply 11): According to ESPN the Mets are close to a deal to acquire Twins second baseman Luis Castillo for AA catcher Drew Butera and Single-A outfielder Dustin Martin.
Interesting move, as the Twinkies definitely don't need a catcher. Then again, if this Martin is any good, the Twins could add some depth to their outfield.
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N1120A From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 25852 posts, RR: 79 Reply 14, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 12 hours ago) and read 1036 times:
Quoting Texan (Reply 13):
That's what good lawyers and law students do, right?
Well, I did once have a supervisor tell me when drafting an appellate brief that the law is all about plagiarism.
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N1120A From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 25852 posts, RR: 79 Reply 16, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 6 hours ago) and read 1010 times:
Quoting Piercey (Reply 15):
Has he played behind the plate since leaving NY?
He was San Diego's starting catcher last year.
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Continental From United States of America, joined Jun 2000, 5476 posts, RR: 21 Reply 17, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 6 hours ago) and read 1010 times:
The Mets stole our Castillo today. The deal didn't seem worth it.
N1120A From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 25852 posts, RR: 79 Reply 19, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 6 hours ago) and read 1006 times:
Quoting AASuper83 (Reply 18):
Oakland's been talking about having Piazza play catcher part time there.....so it wouldnt be a stretch for the LAA to do the same.
And the Angels have a need, particularly considering how weak Mathis is with the bat.
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AASuper83 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 21, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 5 hours ago) and read 1001 times:
Hopefully they don't expect Dotel to be their closer....he'd be an Armando Blownitez-redux. Dotel's a great set-up guy, but I think he'd be a gas can at closer.
N1120A From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 25852 posts, RR: 79 Reply 22, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 5 hours ago) and read 999 times:
Quoting AASuper83 (Reply 21): Dotel's a great set-up guy, but I think he'd be a gas can at closer.
Very useful site. Piazza caught every game he didn't DH in last year.
Quoting Piercey (Reply 20):
either way, Dotel to Atlanta, me scratches head...
It says to me that Atlanta is very serious about making a run, because they pretty much got the two best guys out there in Teixiera and Dotel. Also, with the way Wickman has screwed the pooch this year, I think Dotel has a chance to end up as the Fireman in Atlanta.
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Piercey From Sweden, joined Nov 2005, 2233 posts, RR: 1 Reply 23, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 5 hours ago) and read 994 times:
Quoting N1120A (Reply 22): Also, with the way Wickman has screwed the pooch this year, I think Dotel has a chance to end up as the Fireman in Atlanta.
It's Wickman's job to lose atm, and, quite frankly, I think Dotel will get it and he'll do fine. He's in a market that doesn't have great media attention on baseball and as long as he doesn't have pressure on him he's fine.
playoffs are another story....
piercey in CLE
Well I believe it all is coming to an end. Oh well, I guess we are gonna pretend.
N1120A From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 25852 posts, RR: 79 Reply 24, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 5 hours ago) and read 993 times:
Honestly, Wickman has done everything he can to try and lose that job.
Now, what is this news on Blanton to the Dodgers and what does it involve?
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25 AASuper83: According to Buster Olney, it's Blanton to the Dodgers for Matt Kemp or Ethier. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2955237&campaign=rss[Edite
26 N1120A: Either one would be an awful move for the Dodgers, as that is 2/3rds of the Dodgers' outfield for the next 15 years if they want. There is a rumor ou
27 ORFflyer: Agreed - I like getting Tex, but I'm not sure about losing Salty, or the others. I guess that's why we're typing our opinions on a forum instead of s
28 AAce24: I think its a great move. Plus, we've given Davies more than enough opportunities to prove himself. It's time for him to move on.
29 ORFflyer: Now, if we can get someone to start beating the Mets........
30 Garnetpalmetto: Early indications have the Pirates trying to shop Jack Wilson to the Tigers. *sigh* When, oh when, will my beloved Buccos turn the corner and return t
31 KROC: A light hitting shortstop with average defense and a huge salary. Thank god Steve Phillips isn't the GM of the Mets right now!!!
32 AAce24: But yet, ESPN thinks he's capable of analyzing other GM's moves. I've never understood that.
33 Mir: Good move if they can get him to DH, but as a catcher he's a big departure from the Angels system of not helping the other team out in the field. You
34 Garnetpalmetto: Average defense? Slow your roll there, KROC. A .982 fielding percentage puts him 4th in the NL among shortstops - a bit ahead of Reyes.
35 KROC: Okay, what else does he offer besides a .982 fielding percentage? I'm also not sure I would compare him to Reyes in any regards.
36 AAce24: The Tex deal is STILL not official yet. Please hurry this up, so the Julio Franco starting at first base era, can end.
37 ANITIX87: New York City newspapers are also reporting that the Mets are after Gagne. We'll see. I hope the Yanks get him. And I hope to god the Yanks sack Farn
38 ORFflyer: Quoting ANITIX87 (Reply 37): I'm hearing Proctor might leave too, though I'm not convinced this would be wise. Proctor is gone. Just caught the tail e
39 Garnetpalmetto: Offensively there was the '04 season where he had 201 hits, 12 triples, 82 runs, 41 doubles, etc. - all enough to merit him the Silver Slugger. Of co
40 Texan: Joel Piniero to the Cards for a prospect. Not a big deal, but something that might help boost the Cards just a bit. Projections: Cordero will stay put
41 DSMflyer: http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7072074 Rosenthal says Gagne's heading to Boston, pending his approval and a review of medical records.
42 Fxramper: Jul 31 - Updating a previous report, Toni Ginnetti, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Boston Red Sox are set to offer RP Manny Delcarmen and OF Wi
43 KROC: Maybe Wilson should start hanging out with Jason Giambi to regain that lost weight.
44 DSMflyer: I guess the White Sox turned that down? msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7078822 "The Red Sox are on the verge of acquiring closer Eric Gagne, but their t
45 AASuper83: Not that it's a trade, but according to the SF Chronicle and Peter Gammons, the Giants are close to acquiring Morgan Ensberg off waivers.
46 N1120A: Hey there, Julio Franco can still hit the ball. Not really. Piazza still has a very strong arm and knows how to handle pitchers very well, as evidenc
47 DSMflyer: Piazza is a terrible defensive catcher and has been for quite some time. His arm strength and accuracy are well below average, and he's always been a
48 N1120A: Piazza has posted 6 years with a fielding percentage of .990 or higher, including as recently as 2 years ago when he made only 2 errors and had a .99
49 Texan: Gone to the Padres, I think. Big winners in the sweepstakes: Braves, Red Sox, Rangers. Braves picked up a solid power hitting 1B in Tex and a great s
50 N1120A: Ready? Hell, that guy has been playing 1B because the Braves can't keep him out of the lineup. I think the Dodgers made a good deal considering what
51 Galapagapop: I liked Kason Gabbard though, tough to see a decent Sox pitcher go, but I guess with Southpaw Lester back Gabbard could be released, seeing and Okie a
52 DSMflyer: Oh? Flaws His arm strength is not good, especially at 38. Okay, let's say slow pitchers plagued his stint with the Dodgers, but what about the Mets?
53 Dragon-wings: When Mike Piazza was with the Mets his defensive ability was never in question, he was very good behind the plate. But we (fans and media in NY) did q
54 AASuper83: What the hell was with SF trading Morris for that Davis kid from Pitt? Seems like that trade came out of nowhere.
55 N1120A: Throwing out runners isn't a catcher's main job anyway. Piazza blocks the plate and handles pitchers well. I mean, the guy caught Hideo Nomo for year
56 AirCop: Cutting payroll perhaps and trying to make the team younger?
57 Allstarflyer: At MLB, they say "among the 13 teams within three games of a playoff spot, only the Angels, Mariners, Tigers and Cubs sat completely still in the week
58 AASuper83: The more I look at the trade, the more I like it. If the PTBNL happens to be Pearce, their minor-league 1B, I'll consider it a great trade. Morris re
59 AirframeAS: Not really... Seattle traded away right-handed reliever Julio Mateo to the Phillies for 26-year-old career Minor League shortstop Jesus Merchan. Who
60 Texan: True he has had off the field problems, but he's allowed 3 runs all year in the minors. If he can do anywhere remotely close to that, he'll be a good
61 KROC: If he could hit the ball, he wouldn't have been released from the Mets and their anemic offense. I know, I was mostly breaking GP's balls a bit. Howe
62 AirframeAS: AAA Tacoma is not the same level at the bigs. There is a reason as to why Seattle sent him to Tacoma: to deal with his personal problems. They could
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