Farrell: Jon Lester scratched from Wednesday start. Workman called up

[TwistedLogic]

Looking like Lester being traded is pretty likely at this point.

[Jimcanuck]

Lester is gone to the highest bidder

 

Better not be the f***ing yankees

[GD]

this is not going to end well

[Nails]

Lester is gone to the highest bidder

 

Better not be the f***ing yankees

 

Pirates

[Angrioter]

bradfo

To recap per sources: Jays, Orioles not in mix on Lester; one GM just said believes Lester deal likely to happen tonight or tomm morning

[CJ-Freeway]

Traded to Jays ---> Jays start him tomorrow

 

lol

 

Haha, imagine him switching to our dugout tomorrow lol

[CJ-Freeway]

bradfo

To recap per sources: Jays, Orioles not in mix on Lester; one GM just said believes Lester deal likely to happen tonight or tomm morning

 

So who is AA looking for?

[Dick_Pole]

As long as it's not to the AL East, I couldn't care less. The east is in perfect balance right now...pure zen...we don't need the BoSox and some other team f***ing that s*** up.

[TwistedLogic]

I saw the article on MLB.com through the at bat app, but I can't find the link when searching in chrome. All the stuff written online is from a few hours ago saying that Lester is still scheduled to start but Workman will be called up just in case. The article I read in at-bat, however, says that Lester has been scratched according to Farrell's post game from tonight.

 

Image of at-bat article:

 

http://i.imgur.com/Z6a4qDg.jpg

 

All of this tells me that Cherington probably got a lot closer in his talks over the last few hours and Lester is probably gone soon.

[Angrioter]

So who is AA looking for?

 

Tyson Ross and Chris Denorfia

[prayforthejays]

So who is AA looking for?

 

He is looking for the Bargian bin

[comeon sense]

I saw the article on MLB.com through the at bat app, but I can't find the link when searching in chrome. All the stuff written online is from a few hours ago saying that Lester is still scheduled to start but Workman will be called up just in case. The article I read in at-bat, however, says that Lester has been scratched according to Farrell's post game from tonight.

 

 

Image of at-bat article:

 

http://i.imgur.com/Z6a4qDg.jpg

 

All of this tells me that Cherington probably got a lot closer in his talks over the last few hours and Lester is probably gone soon.

http://m.mlb.com/news/2014/07/29/86889360/if-lester-is-dealt-workman-would-start-finale

should be the full article

[Angrioter]

Lester to the Pirates is imminent

[jaysblue]

Lester to the Pirates is imminent

 

If the Pirates land Lester, do you see the Cards doing everything in their power to land Price as a counter?

[NorthOf49]

If the Pirates land Lester, do you see the Cards doing everything in their power to land Price as a counter?

They shouldn't do anything they wouldn't otherwise do. The Cardinals are competing against so many teams other than the Pirates.

[saskjayfan]

Lester to the Pirates is imminent

 

this would be very pleasing

[saskjayfan]

Lester to the Pirates is imminent

 

also curious...how do you know this!

[jaysblue]

They shouldn't do anything they wouldn't otherwise do. The Cardinals are competing against so many teams other than the Pirates.

 

Well it wouldn't shock me to see them go after Price even harder especially if the Pirates land Lester. I don't think they need to add to their rumoured proposal at this point since having a package led by OT is already tough to turn down.

[Angrioter]

also curious...how do you know this!

 

Boston insider and Big Papi friend

 

[NorthOf49]

It's not happening yet. The Red Sox only recently decided to trade Lester and it seems like teams are still presenting overtures. I bet they'll wait until at least tomorrow afternoon to pull the trigger.

[CJ-Freeway]

Tyson Ross and Chris Denorfia

 

What about Bartolo Colon? Is this year the last year on his contract?

[Terminator]

What about Bartolo Colon? Is this year the last year on his contract?

 

I believe he has another year after this one for 11 mil.

[CJ-Freeway]

I believe he has another year after this one for 11 mil.

 

Damn, not worth it then. Thanks for the info.

[GoFlamesGo]

The jays will only dumpster dive for trash. They can't add any money, and to get a contract covered, it will cost majorly in terms of prospects. I'd be surprised if we acquired anything else, let alone anything of note.

[Angrioter]

Ken_Rosenthal

Source: #Athletics also in the mix for Lester, as first reported by @GordonEdes.

 

 

Now or never for Zaidi-Beane

[SAAviour]

A's in on Lester. What the....

[CJ-Freeway]

Ken_Rosenthal

Source: #Athletics also in the mix for Lester, as first reported by @GordonEdes.

 

 

Now or never for Zaidi-Beane

 

Holy s*** lol that's insane!

[burlingtonbandit]

Ken_Rosenthal

Source: #Athletics also in the mix for Lester, as first reported by @GordonEdes.

 

 

Now or never for Zaidi-Beane

 

What could the As give up that would be an attractive package to Boston?

[KingKat]

What could the As give up that would be an attractive package to Boston?

 

Lesser pitchers with more control.

[Dylan]

Ken_Rosenthal

Source: #Athletics also in the mix for Lester, as first reported by @GordonEdes.

 

 

Now or never for Zaidi-Beane

 

Samardzija ,Hammel and Lester, talk about big midseason acquisitions