Trade Deadline Thread

[ElNik2013]

AA has been (thankfully) told not to make any transactions until his position is reviewed. He can't even DFA anyone right now, he must be stuffing his face instead.

[Angrioter]

When Cherington became in better GM than Alex? -- After Dodgers trade?

[ElNik2013]

buehrle is almost doing his best to punch his ticket out of toronto.

 

 

ftfy

[G-Snarls]

Well he's not actually reporting anything. "Oliver and Casey have been mentioned." Well of course they've been mentioned lol. And Rosenthal did say that the Jays want to move Boni and Melky.

 

Sure. Probably why Gibby isn't playing Bonifacio much lately. He only lowers his trade "value" and increases risk of injury by actually playing

 

Edit: forgot momentarily about his HR tonight. LOL

[Laika]

Analysis

 

The White Sox didn't do terribly. Avisail Garcia is a big upside player, lots of scouts like his toolset. Can't comment on the lower minors guys, but they're probably worth some change.

 

The Tigers lose value in a vacuum, but they don't exist in a vacuum. Losing Peralta to suspension for the rest of the year creates a massive black hole, and they did what they had to do to plug said hole and go for a championship. Iglesias is all glove, sure, but it's quite a f***ing glove. Fantasy guys, now might be a decent time to buy on Rick Porcello.

 

The Red Sox profit. It's basically arbitrage (by the White Sox, but it favors Boston). Iglesias is worth way more to Detroit right now than he would normally be worth, in a more typical context. Kudos to Ben Cherington for pulling it off, but at the same time, let's temper expectations for Jake Peavy. Even if he was the best arm on the market, he's still a guy that carries some risk, comes with some significant salary, and probably projects for something like a 4.00 FIP/ERA in the future.

[ElNik2013]

When Cherington became in better GM than Alex? -- After Dodgers trade?

 

 

 

Dodgers/Happ trade was the turning point. AA went retard and Cherington can do no wrong since then.

[G-Snarls]

Ouch but true:

 

[GeorgiaPeach]

Look at you two

 

Why wouldn't people wanna see stud players/prospects succeed?

[FireAlexAnthopoulos]

What do you think of Cherington now, BTS?

 

Have fun gloating now, but don't come crying on here later when Peavy inevitably blows out his shoulder again.

[Angrioter]

Molina to DL

 

JPA to Cards for Wong lol

 

JPA has power and personality, now that he canceled his twitter account the Cardinals could CONVERT him into Buster Posey + 40 HR's pop.

 

True Cards

[TheHurl]

it's a good thing that Peavy cost the Red Sox little cause I thought them trading for him was pretty stupid anyway. When Buchholz is back he replaces Doubront who has outpitched Peavy all season (Dempster makes more sense to go to the pen but I don't think they will do that to a veteran starter). It's not like Peavy sees a start in the playoffs should they get there. got to say that the White Sox got the best name in the trade with Cleuluis Rondon...and I thought the Jays had the market on the clueless players covered.

[4thOFan]

it's a good thing that Peavy cost the Red Sox little cause I thought them trading for him was pretty stupid anyway. When Buchholz is back he replaces Doubront who has outpitched Peavy all season (Dempster makes more sense to go to the pen but I don't think they will do that to a veteran starter). It's not like Peavy sees a start in the playoffs should they get there. got to say that the White Sox got the best name in the trade with Cleuluis Rondon...and I thought the Jays had the market on the clueless players covered.

 

I can't rely on Buchholz anymore.

[StevieRay]

AA has been (thankfully) told not to make any transactions until his position is reviewed. He can't even DFA anyone right now, he must be stuffing his face instead.

 

when did this happen?

[TheHurl]

I can't rely on Buchholz anymore.

 

I suppose, I just read that it's late August possibly for his return. Gives options to the team which I suppose is never bad. They will have 4 final year of their contract starters next year.

[admin]

Bautista for Taillon.

 

Is it any coincidence that the Pirates have one of the best ERA's in baseball and Martin is behind the plate?

[Caper]

This feels like Christmas. I just worked back shift. Now I get to go to sleep and when I wake up (near the deadline) I get to find out what goodies are under the tree. Come on Santa.

[imsorry4beatinU]

This feels like Christmas. I just worked back shift. Now I get to go to sleep and when I wake up (near the deadline) I get to find out what goodies are under the tree. Come on Santa.

 

Santa will just come by and eat your cookies and milk. No presents... That selfish bastard!

[Angrioter]

Ervin Santana Trade Rumor

[theblujay]

Well its game day. I'm realizing that I wouldn't be mad if anyone on our current roster was traded (except Lawrie). Please do something AA

[Sammy225]

I have got a feeling the Jays are going to be quiet today. I would like to see what we could get for Jansen and Delabar but I don't have me hopes high for today. AA has been disappointing a lot lately.

[Angrioter]

Beat LA

[jayswin11]

Why is Oliver still here? Nothing against the guy but give him a chance to win some where. He's retiring.

[flafson]

Why is Oliver still here? Nothing against the guy but give him a chance to win some where. He's retiring.

 

Probably because no one wants to pay money for a rental? Specially that old who wants to retire...

[Dick_Pole]

This feels like Christmas. I just worked back shift. Now I get to go to sleep and when I wake up (near the deadline) I get to find out what goodies are under the tree. Come on Santa.

 

Lump of coal....or Santa came in and stole your TV.

[DuckDuckGose]

Awfully quiet so far today. Hopefully things start to heat up soon.....

[Laika]

Really thinking that going after Ian Kennedy could be a good move.

 

It's a buy low, his salary isn't prohibitive, he comes with some control, he has some upside, and Towers seems really motivated to move him (which is justifiable given their depth).

 

He also fits "the timeline". Arb 2 and 3 in 2014/15, and then he's off the books for the next pseudo-rebuild.

[DuckDuckGose]

Don't know much about Owings defence but, Chris Owings + Ian Kenndy seems like it could help the Jays. Any idea what the D-Backs want for Kennedy?

[Laika]

Don't know much about Owings defence but, Chris Owings + Ian Kenndy seems like it could help the Jays. Any idea what the D-Backs want for Kennedy?

 

Owings is fairly legit and his stock is on the rise. They probably don't move him.

 

I could see them moving Kennedy for a guy like Janssen. They're only a few games back in the division, and 2nd in baseball in blown saves.

[FireAlexAnthopoulos]

Well its game day. I'm realizing that I wouldn't be mad if anyone on our current roster was traded (except Lawrie). Please do something AA

 

I'd be mad if Rasmus and Encarnacion were traded, but other than that, AA needs to wake up and move the rest of these bums. Sick of watching this loser team.

[Angrioter]

Don't know much about Owings defence but, Chris Owings + Ian Kenndy seems like it could help the Jays. Any idea what the D-Backs want for Kennedy?

 

Kennedy price should be high, 3 arbitrage years remaining.

If Kennedy's price is high I'll pass, don't like the idea to add an expensive flyball pitcher.