Mikeleelop

Close but u underestimated happ

Finally some positional prospects in the system. Two or three years away from mlb though

No one wants Colby.

Very productive, is there a chance gibbons puts Sanchez on the mound?

Another two strike pitch down the middle

Way too good a pitch to Ortiz for the count

Pompey hit in first ab tonight

I don't think Jim is saying the trade is unfair - he's just saying the Padres didn't get much

it appears every thread turns into a fire AA thread eventually

Bad source (Bowden, ESPN) IMO but here you go... Would you trade Nolin/Lugo for Headley?? Player: Chase Headley | 3B/LF | San Diego Padres "What would it take to get ..." Possible destinations: Toronto Blue Jays, Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees The 30-year-old Headley will be a free agent after this season, and although he has a modest slash line for the season -- .229/.296/.355 -- he has batted .323 in the month of July, and his stock is soaring as the trade deadline approaches. Here's more on what it would take for these three contenders to land him: Toronto Blue Jays Why? The Blue Jays would like to keep Brett Lawrie at second base long-term, so third base remains their biggest positional need. The Jays also need better balance in their lineup, and with Headley being a switch-hitter, that would improve them in that area as well. Who? Left-handed pitcher Sean Nolin and shortstop Dawel Lugo should get the deal done. Nolin finally reached the majors with the Blue Jays in May 2013 and struggled in his first start, getting knocked out in the second inning after giving up six runs in a loss to the Orioles. However, he pitched well at three different stops in the minor leagues this year, making 12 starts with a 3.52 ERA, a 1.34 WHIP and a strikeout rate of 8.7 per 9 innings. While 19-year-old Lugo shows 15-20 homer power in batting practice, he has yet to show it in games because he struggles to hit pitches on the outside part of the plate -- a weakness he'll be able to overcome in time. He has soft hands and, combined with a strong arm, can make plays in the hole. He has average speed at best, but he makes up for it with good jumps and angles off the bat. Those two make for a fair package for Headley. Will it happen? There's a good chance. The Blue Jays are going to make a move, and Headley is definitely a logical target.

yes, it truly is this simple.

Hey at least Pompey is 2/3 tonight so far up to .230

Did you watch santos pitch his last time out.? Could not throw strikes. Needs to work it out

Or comparing the exact process of sending down or dfa the player after a long period of failure in the majors to work things out without the pressure of mlb play The process is the same whether it's a position player, sp or rp

Let's hope he clears waivers and gets his act together in buffalo. This has worked in the past for the team

Lol? What a bunch of whiny know it all crybabies Everyone has so much knowledge and know what trades will work out and what won't. You all should get jobs as mlb gm

Is this what people said when EE was dfa'd? How about when Halliday was sent down?

an extra paragraph here on Norris Daniel Norris, LHP, Blue Jays (Double-A New Hampshire) It starts with the heater for the left-handed starter, as the offering loosely comes out of his hand at 91-95 mph, with some arm-side run and strong late finish. I like the look of the fastball, and I like his feel for manipulating the velocity depending on the situation. This isn’t an arm that is just out there trying to throw the pitch through a wall. There’s an understanding of the craft. While Norris can stray offline and land too open, I see him able to continue polishing his delivery to enhance his command. The 21-year-old is athletic and smooth. The fastball command can reach plus. His 84-86 mph slider showed as far and away his best secondary offering. It’s a future plus offering, capable of missing bats when he pulls it glove side and causing frustrations when he sneaks it back-door. The lefty is confident using it at any point in the count. The curveball and changeup both have gaps to close for Norris to become a true four-pitch threat. The curve flashes two-plane break and teeth, but the velocity at 72-75 mph leaves the pitch on the soft side. The lack of power allows batters to sit back and adjust to the path of the ball. Norris tends to wrap his wrist when delivering it, which restricts him from creating strong snap. I’m mixed as to whether the curve can progress to better than an average offering. He does have feel for his changeup and creates bottom-dropping action when he turns it over. Norris is inconsistent finishing it with strong wrist action though. The pitch floats too often up in the strike zone, more like a fastball he is taking something off of, but I feel he can push it to a solid-average pitch with more repetition and trust in the process. The upside here is a third starter, and I’m confident this is a big-league arm, but there’s polish needed and likely growing pains ahead. –Chris Mellen

Your focus seems to be on this topic

Unfortunately this applies to most of the roster Reyes Rasmus ........

What if gibbons brings in santos?

All would be great, but Reyes will get you little in return Should try to trade burhle now if you can

Two bad approaches to start the sixth Can't swing at everything. Force him to throw strikes

This is embarrassing

Martin is a slap hitter. Why was he positioned up the middle so much?