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Matt Kemp should have won that year anyways.

Mark Melancon.

The last time the Yankees went out to add CC, Burnett and Tex they won the World Series. They missed the playoffs in 2008.

Alfonso Soriano looks like he'll be in pinstripes soon. He's already crushing the ball this past month and now hitting in that ballpark, he can be a solid power add for anyone down the stretch.

Gordan Beckham is available if anyone missed out on Ackely. At least Beckham is hitting a lot better than Ackely this season and was very highly touted as Ackely when coming up. I'll entertain offers for anyone looking for a second baseman.

He's always struggled against the Reds in his career. I don't think Lincecum will ever be the same pitcher he was when he won the Cy's, though he's definitely capable of pitching the way he did in the second half last season. Still has solid K rates (125 K's in 116 IP this season).

I took Davis in the Premier League and I remember some people disliked that pick where I took him. Never expected him to mash the way he is now, though I was expecting a .260 average, 35-40 HR's in March. Crazy season. Always liked him, even when he was with Texas.

I think the lineup is fine to be honest when healthy. Reyes, Bautista, EE, Lind, Rasmus, Melky make a solid lineup. They need either a 2B or 3B depending on what they do with Lawrie. As for pitching, that's the concern. Dickey was brought here to be the ace and we are really just seeing a No. 3-4 starter from him this season. Buehrle is what he is - a solid No. 4 innings eater at this stage in his career. Morrow is a huge unknown - can't rely on him to be a No. 1-2. Romero is a mess. Hutch can be a solid addition next season, though who knows how good he can be. The rotation is what needs to be addressed in 2014.

Toronto will offer a QO. They have to. I don't think Johnson gets a 5-6 year deal as many thought at the beginning of the offseason. I say it's likely a 1 year deal based around $8-$10 million + a bunch of incentives so then he can reenter the market the following year and try to cash big. If he doesn't want to stay in Toronto I'm sure he'll sign with another team even if it means a pay cut from what the QO would be.

Hilarious every time he says it. Shoe Maker!

I don't think you'd have to give them Sanchez. Likely Gose + someone like Nolin and some other pieces.

I'll take Lawrie at 5!

You got a great deal. Wheeler has all the potential to be an ace, though he hasn't shown it yet. And we know young pitchers are very dicey. Everyone thought Bauer was going to be an ace, and look now. It takes time. I like Wheeler as well, though I'd still take Kemp over him. The 1st round is nice, but its a year away, and Jorge Bonafacio is a mid-tier prospect not anything special. If Wheeler goes all Matt Harvey and that 1st rounder turns into a solid top-50 prospect, then its a good deal. There is risk on both ends so it will be interesting to see how this pans out over the next 2-3 years.

It depends on who's available when I make my pick There is risk with Kemp because of the recent injuries, no doubt. I'd just find it tough to sell him now when his value is at its lowest. It's not like he's been bad for 2-3 years in a row. We're talking about 3 months since he hasn't been at 100%. He posted up solid numbers last year when healthy. I doubt he goes in the first round in a redraft right now, though I'd definitely consider taking him somewhere perhaps in the mid-late second since the reward could be huge. I'm not writing him off yet at 28 years old.

I remember offering a deal around David Price and at the time he didn't want to move Kemp for a pitcher. Overall, I'm not much of a fan of this deal. Kemp when healthy and on his game is a legit top 10 player in fantasy baseball. I just think this was a bad time to sell low on Kemp. Unless Kemp becomes the next Grady Sizemore...but we're not fortune tellers here so to use that argument is irrational.

I'll take EE

Just put me down for Jose Bautista these next two days and I'll take him next Friday and Saturday as well - will be up north so not sure about the type of internet connection I'll have.

Jose Bautista

I'll take Lind and say 2 HR's by the Jays today.

I need to see him do it over a full season. We've seen Carlos V and he got everyones hopes up on here when he was pitching well for a month. Still to early to tell if Rogers is legit. He could be a solid No. 4 or could flame out after +120 IP.

Here's another one on Garza. Hilarious! Five trades for Matt Garza Matt Garza has regained his All-Star form as well as his trade value. Chicago Cubs right-hander Matt Garza might end up being the best starting pitcher dealt at baseball’s July 31 trade deadline. After beginning the season on the disabled list, Garza has returned to form as a top-of-the-rotation difference-maker. In his past three starts, he’s gone at least seven innings and given up less than a run per game with 23 strikeouts. It’s clear his stuff is all the way back and his command and control is phenomenal. As such so is his trade value. The Cubs’ front office is concentrating on fixing its pitching in the long-term, and that’s what they’ll focus on in any trade talks for Garza. The preference will be acquiring young starting pitching which is either close to the big leagues or major league ready. The Cubs match up well with the Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies, as all can offer them major league-ready pitching either in the rotation or the bullpen. Garza’s injury history makes him somewhat of a risk, and perhaps that will temper some the return on Garza the Cubs are hoping for. So here are five trades the Cubs could realistically make for Garza: 1. Cleveland Indians RHPs Cody Allen and Dylan Baker The Indians don’t have any young starting pitching to surrender for a rental such as Garza, but they might be willing to sacrifice a significant bullpen arm if they can make a major acquisition for the pennant race. Allen’s velocity is now up to 94-97 mph and his hard 84 mph slider is nasty, with curveball-type tilt. Allen, 24, is striking out more than 10 per nine innings and could replace Kevin Gregg as the Cubs’ closer if Gregg is dealt as expected at the deadline, as well. Baker would be a solid throw-in for the Cubs. Baker was the Indians’ fifth-round draft pick in 2012 and currently has a 3.63 ERA in low Class A. He throws in the mid-90s with a hard slider that doesn’t break much and looks more like a cutter. 2. Texas Rangers LHP Robbie Ross and IF Drew Robinson It would be difficult for the Rangers to part with Ross, who’s been an integral part of the Rangers’ bullpen the past two years. However, Garza would be a solid No. 2 starter between ace Yu Darvish and No. 3 Derek Holland and would greatly improve their chances of winning the AL West and advancing in the playoffs. The Cubs, on the other hand, could put Ross into the rotation -- he started in the minors -- and since he’s not eligible for salary arbitration until 2015, he would fit nicely in their long-term plans. Robinson would be a solid throw-in. He can play second or third and has some gap-to-gap power. 3. San Diego Padres LHP Robbie Erlin and RHP Keyvius Sampson Erlin originally was drafted in the third round by the Rangers in 2009. He was included in a 2011 trade deadline deal for setup man Mike Adams, who was one of the best in the business at the time. Erlin had a 5.25 ERA in 12 Triple-A starts this season, but has pitched very well since being promoted to the majors, posting a 3.60 ERA with 12 strikeouts and one walk in 15 innings. His fastball sits 88-91 mph with a slow 12-6 curveball and a solid change. Sampson has a history of shoulder and elbow injuries but finally appears healthy. This season he has a 3.64 ERA between Double- and Triple-A with almost a strikeout per inning. He has a 90-94 mph fastball with late sink and a solid changeup. 4. Los Angeles Dodgers RHPs Stephen Fife and Matt Magill In Fife and Magill, the Dodgers can offer the Cubs two young major league-ready starters, both of whom have had time in the majors this year. Fife’s 88-92 mph fastball highlights a solid four-pitch mix that includes a curveball, changeup and slider. His repertoire doesn’t wow scouts, but he should be a solid back-of-the-rotation starter in time. Magill’s fastball, however, is 92-95 mph and runs in on right-handed hitters. When his slider has optimum spin, it’s a wipeout pitch. His changeup needs more work to be effective. He has had trouble with control and command at the major league level, but in time he should settle down and improve. He also could become a back-of-the-rotation starter. 5. Colorado Rockies LHP Drew Pomeranz and C Will Swanner Pomeranz made his 2013 major league debut Sunday against the Giants after posting a 4.20 ERA in 85 2/3 innings pitched at Triple-A Colorado Springs. He was acquired two years ago for Ubaldo Jimenez, but struggled a year ago finishing with a 4.93 ERA in his first full season with the Rockies. Scouts have told me they like Pomeranz but question if he ever will be effective at Coors Field. As a result, Colorado might deal him to get an arm like Garza to go with Jorge De La Rosa and Jhoulys Chacin at the top of its rotation. Pomeranz would be quite a coup for the Cubs’ Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer, if they could get him for Garza. Swanner, 21, is a big-framed, slow-legged catcher with power. He profiles as a backup catcher and first baseman, but because of the power would be a nice throw-in for the Cubs.

I should create a forum just for Jim Bowden articles. Need to have some comedy on these boards haha

This is why Jim Bowden is soo funny. His trade ideas are ridiculous. I don't see the Astros moving Altuve at all, especially for that type of package + giving away Carter and Norris. Don't see the Rangers trading Profar for Stanton. They were hesitant in the offseason and wouldn't even move Profar for Upton so I doubt it happens. Though if I'm the Marlins, I'd definitely ask Profar + for Stanton. I could see the Pirates interested in Rios, though not sure if they'd be willing to pay that type of price.

Send me a wise offer. He actually had 2 HR's last night lol!

I'll go with Bautista. And I'll go with 1 HR from the team.