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« Reply #460 on: July 07, 2010, 09:56:45 AM » |
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So what you're saying is that we're going to get lots of chances to see if Roy can pass Niekro?
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« Reply #461 on: July 07, 2010, 09:57:31 AM » |
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So what you're saying is that we're going to get lots of chances to see if Roy can pass Niekro?
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« Reply #462 on: July 07, 2010, 10:13:15 AM » |
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Interesting that McLane, who by all accounts hates to pay someone to not work, is paying for Cooper, Matsui and what's left of Feliz but overvalues Oswalt enough to depress his possible contribution to rebuilding for another 12-18 months.
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« Reply #463 on: July 07, 2010, 10:34:06 AM » |
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I wonder if McLane would be willing to take on a veteran in trade for a close to even salary swap in order to get 3 excellent prospects? |
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« Reply #464 on: July 07, 2010, 11:17:13 AM » |
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Didn't McLane himself say just a few weeks ago that the team would be willing to pick up salary if it meant better prospects? Maybe Price is going off old/bad info?
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« Reply #465 on: July 07, 2010, 11:22:41 AM » |
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I wonder if McLane would be willing to take on a veteran in trade for a close to even salary swap in order to get 3 excellent prospects?
Do you have someone in mind? |
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« Reply #466 on: July 07, 2010, 11:40:35 AM » |
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Do you have someone in mind?
I would imagine there are several teams who might fit. But, looking for higher quality prospects at the upper levels isn't going to be easy especially on contending teams. Lower levels is easier. How about Oswalt to the Angels for Kazmir and 3 top prospects. Salaries are very close, and I understand they've about had it with Kazmir's inconsistency. That's just one example. I'm sure there are several possibilities I don't have the time to look up. |
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« Reply #467 on: July 07, 2010, 11:45:27 AM » |
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The Dodgers are looking for a pitcher... how about Myers for Kyle Russell?
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« Reply #468 on: July 07, 2010, 11:52:44 AM » |
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Didn't McLane himself say just a few weeks ago that the team would be willing to pick up salary if it meant better prospects? Maybe Price is going off old/bad info?
Such reputable sources as Pinwheel and Jon Heyman have reported as much within the last week or so. So, do we believe them or a guy who writes for "AOL FanHouse"? Obviously, I believe Jim's source, but I get the impression that Drayton agreeing to eat some salary is a very new development. |
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« Reply #469 on: July 07, 2010, 11:54:42 AM » |
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The Dodgers are looking for a pitcher... how about Myers for Kyle Russell?
How screwed are the Dodgers for taking on salary? Why would the Astros want Russell? |
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« Reply #470 on: July 07, 2010, 11:58:26 AM » |
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Such reputable sources as Pinwheel and Jon Heyman have reported as much within the last week or so. So, do we believe them or a guy who writes for "AOL FanHouse"? Obviously, I believe Jim's source, but I get the impression that Drayton agreeing to eat some salary is a very new development.
More like Drayton "saying he'll eat some salary", not necessarily that he'll agree to it. It's the old bait and hook trick, you know, like tell someone that they've automatically won a television set if you come out and listen to a timeshare pitch. McLane is a salesman through and through. |
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« Reply #471 on: July 07, 2010, 12:04:33 PM » |
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How screwed are the Dodgers for taking on salary? They should be able to afford Myers, not Oswalt. Why would the Astros want Russell?
Because slugging outfielders are in short supply in the system? |
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« Reply #472 on: July 07, 2010, 12:15:58 PM » |
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They should be able to afford Myers, not Oswalt.
Because slugging outfielders are in short supply in the system?
Considering how well he's pitched and that he has an affordable option for next year I would think the Astros could get more for him. My inner GM says players with strikeout rates higher than Charlton Jimerson's aren't much value. |
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« Reply #473 on: July 07, 2010, 12:16:43 PM » |
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They should be able to afford Myers, not Oswalt.
Given Myers is due only 1 million after July and he will probably be turning down his end of the second year, so no buyout. |
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« Reply #474 on: July 07, 2010, 12:16:44 PM » |
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Considering how well he's pitched and that he has an affordable option for next year I would think the Astros could get more for him. It's a mutual option - there's no way Myers picks up his side. My inner GM says players with strikeout rates higher than Charlton Jimerson's aren't much value.
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« Reply #475 on: July 07, 2010, 12:20:16 PM » |
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I would imagine there are several teams who might fit. But, looking for higher quality prospects at the upper levels isn't going to be easy especially on contending teams. Lower levels is easier.
How about Oswalt to the Angels for Kazmir and 3 top prospects. Salaries are very close, and I understand they've about had it with Kazmir's inconsistency. That's just one example. I'm sure there are several possibilities I don't have the time to look up.
I've thought of this too. The Angels are definitely losing patience with Kazmir and his inconsistency but I think they lose patience with players too quickly. I think they're done with Wood as well. |
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« Reply #476 on: July 07, 2010, 01:49:18 PM » |
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my info is a couple of weeks old, granted, but the comment was: "there will be a trade only if the other team picks up all his salary." that team is interested in him so i'm sure my source knows--or did then.
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« Reply #477 on: July 07, 2010, 03:45:49 PM » |
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Peavy to the DL with detached shoulder muscle. Olney speculates season could be over. White Sox are just a game back in the AL Central. Crazy Kenny might be inclined to give Wade a call at this point. |
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« Reply #478 on: July 07, 2010, 04:18:33 PM » |
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Peavy to the DL with detached shoulder muscle. Olney speculates season could be over. White Sox are just a game back in the AL Central. Crazy Kenny might be inclined to give Wade a call at this point. Maybe he will claim Carlos Lee off waivers next month. |
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« Reply #479 on: July 07, 2010, 04:21:40 PM » |
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Maybe he will claim Carlos Lee off waivers next month.
And maybe Giada and Rachael Ray will offer to make me dessert. |
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