Consolidated trade deadline thread

[Spoonovic]

Also from Jason Stark:

 

"• And Toronto is one of several teams that are telling clubs they can't take on any significant money in any deal. The others: Atlanta and Kansas City, although the Royals could be able to add payroll if it's a starting pitcher they could plug into James Shields' spot in the rotation next year."

 

Rogers is a joke.

[pickoff22]

Also from Jason Stark:

 

"• And Toronto is one of several teams that are telling clubs they can't take on any significant money in any deal. The others: Atlanta and Kansas City, although the Royals could be able to add payroll if it's a starting pitcher they could plug into James Shields' spot in the rotation next year."

 

Imagine that.....

[Dylan]

To be fair, it was on MLB trade rumours. They are usually pretty reliable.

 

Have you or anyone heard from fatcow?

 

You making again tonight?

[o2cui2i]

merged Lester to Os thread into this one.

[HERPDERP]

No one cares about you're run differential bro, what's your fWAR?

[Sammy225]

O's are going to do what i was hoping the Jays wouldn't do..... Gausman + Bundy meaning Red Sox pitching will be dominant for the next handful of years.

[jaysfan2014]

merged Lester to Os thread into this one.

 

Thanks. Besides, a deal isn't close, and is unlikely to happen now because Boston is demanding Gausman or Bundy in the deal.. that's as bad an idea as trading Stroman or Sanchez or Norris.

 

FYI, the corresponding move for Workman is Felix Doubront, who was dealt to the Cubs for a PTBNL.

[jaysfan2014]

O's are going to do what i was hoping the Jays wouldn't do..... Gausman + Bundy meaning Red Sox pitching will be dominant for the next handful of years.

 

O's will hang up on that deal fast. No way they give up either pitcher.

[Angrioter]

Tyson Ross, Denorfia and Benoit (f*** no) in 3...2...1

[jaysfan2014]

Pete AbrahamVerified account ‏@PeteAbe

 

Told #RedSox in advanced talks with #Orioles regarding Lester but do have alternatives.

 

Expect Lester to be traded elsewhere.. O's will NOT give up top prospects in any deal.

[Sammy225]

I doubt that the Red Sox receive Gausman + Bundy for half a season of Lester. That would be nuts.

 

Who else would they be targeting as their top 2 prospects Bundy+Walker which would still be down right stupid.

[pickoff22]

Thanks. Besides, a deal isn't close, and is unlikely to happen now because Boston is demanding Gausman or Bundy in the deal.. that's as bad an idea as trading Stroman or Sanchez or Norris.

 

FYI, the corresponding move for Workman is Felix Doubront, who was dealt to the Cubs for a PTBNL.

 

Unfortunately I don't remember seeing a recent rumour go this far involving the O's that didn't get done. Norris, Cruz, Jimenez all came to fruition.......praying this falls apart though.

[Stangstag]

I think a trade with the orioles would be something more like Lester + Uehara for Gausman OR Bundy

[HERPDERP]

When the mystery team rumors start to pop up, it's not actually a mystery team but a phase where the Red Sox want to put pressure on the other team to up their ante.

[Governator]

When the mystery team rumors start to pop up, it's not actually a mystery team but a phase where the Red Sox want to put pressure on the other team to up their ante.

 

The famous mystery club bidding war where one team outbids themself.

[jaysfan2014]

 

MYSTERY TEAM!

 

cf

 

Guess that means Lester's going elsewhere.. can't see the O's mortgaging the farm for 2 months of Lester.

[Sammy225]

I love the Mystery team from Parts unknown......

[o2cui2i]

 

MYSTERY TEAM!

 

cf

 

Does Lester have Boris as his agent?

[burlingtonbandit]

I don't think the Blue Jays make a significant move if they don't by tomorrow. With the budget restraints August trading is going to be almost impossible. The Blue Jays can't afford to claim any players because in the event the team gave away that claimed player, the Blue Jays would not be able to afford that player.

 

Unless Rogers gives AA the go ahead to add 4 million in August this team isn't making any significant moves.

[closetjaysfan]

In other O's news they sent Ubaldo Jimenez to Aberdeen (NYP) for a rehab assignment today.

[Atothe]

[leaffie]

O's being reported as getting lester

[leaffie]

I wonder if the Yankee's could be the "mystery team". Why not blow their wad in Jeter's last year before the team is completely sunk by the albatross contracts they are locked into for the foreseeable future.

 

Red sox said they would trade to Jays or O's but not Yankees

[Atothe]

[jaysfan2014]

Dan ConnollyVerified account ‏@danconnollysun

 

Still hearing there's nothing hot on Lester and Orioles at all. Told by some it absolutely won't happen. Guess we'll know for sure in a day

 

Looks like he's going elsewhere.. besides, why would Boston trade in division?

[burlingtonbandit]

Dan ConnollyVerified account ‏@danconnollysun

 

Still hearing there's nothing hot on Lester and Orioles at all. Told by some it absolutely won't happen. Guess we'll know for sure in a day

 

Looks like he's going elsewhere.. besides, why would Boston trade in division?

 

To get the best return? To weaken the Orioles for the next 6 years? Honestly, I am starting to think it is a better idea to trade within the division of you are selling a rental. You weaken your opponent for the future.

[GD]

Dealing within the division is ideal if you think you're winning the trade. You're taking value from your closest rivals.

 

Of course, if you're wrong and you lose the trade, you're f***ed.

[Sammy225]

Dan ConnollyVerified account ‏@danconnollysun

 

Still hearing there's nothing hot on Lester and Orioles at all. Told by some it absolutely won't happen. Guess we'll know for sure in a day

 

Looks like he's going elsewhere.. besides, why would Boston trade in division?

 

Ya why would they want to weaken at team for the future for 2 months of a pitcher in a year that you are not going to be contending..... What a bunch of dumb *******s

[burlingtonbandit]

Dealing within the division is ideal if you think you're winning the trade. You're taking value from your closest rivals.

 

Of course, if you're wrong and you lose the trade, you're f***ed.

 

But say even if the Orioles prospects don't work out and Lester signs somewhere else in the offseason, what do you lose?

[GD]

But say even if the Orioles prospects don't work out and Lester signs somewhere else in the offseason, what do you lose?

 

Oh, my apologies, I was just speaking in a general sense. In this situation, yeah. Or, he could resign with the Orioles. That's a possibility that you have to be aware of.

 

Granted, that's slim to none, which would make Gausman/Lester a great trade for them. Quite frankly, I'd rather they not. The Red Sox are a bigger threat than the O's. We don't need them getting any more help.