Re: Official waiver trade deadline thread (August 31)
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Originally Posted by
Blitz Dorsey
SHA-WING!
Make it happen, Walt, make it happen. Would solve two problems in one move: The need for another RH bat in the middle of the order and it would take Frazier out of the everyday 3B job (which has to happen if we're going to make the playoffs and win once we get there this year).
Actually, might kill 3 birds. Young could be an ideal 2-hole hitter in this lineup. I would prefer him batting cleanup, actually, but you know Dusty isn't pulling BP out of that cleanup spot this year.
Young would have to approve trade - not gonna happen.
Re: Official waiver trade deadline thread (August 31)
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Originally Posted by
RedTeamGo!
I guarantee it is a team under .500
I agree. While I don't think Rios is very good and is having a lucky year for his standards (and has that absurd contract) no way he would fall all the way to the Reds, IMO.
Re: Official waiver trade deadline thread (August 31)
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Originally Posted by
RedTeamGo!
Young would have to approve trade - not gonna happen.
Why do you say this? Cincinnati is a winner with tradition. Why are you so certain Michael Young would reject a trade here? Playing in a bandbox the final 1.5 months would help his offensive numbers heading into free agency too. (Not that Philly's park is much bigger, but they did at least move the fences back.) I hope you're wrong on Young -- would love to see him as a Red. That could be the kind of move that pushes this team over the top. We've got the pitching. We need a 3B and another good RH bat. Young is both.
Re: Official waiver trade deadline thread (August 31)
The Reds had a chance to claim Young (who isn't owed a lot of money) and passed.
Not sure they want him.
Re: Official waiver trade deadline thread (August 31)
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Originally Posted by
reds44
The Reds had a chance to claim Young (who isn't owed a lot of money) and passed.
Not sure they want him.
Makes absolutely no sense, unless the Phillies are asking for the farm for Young.
Re: Official waiver trade deadline thread (August 31)
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Originally Posted by
Matt700wlw
Alex Rios claimed on waivers. Team unknown.
Rangers. Oh well.
They always make me jealous with their moves (Matt Garza and Ryan Dempster trades aside).
Re: Official waiver trade deadline thread (August 31)
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Originally Posted by
Blitz Dorsey
Makes absolutely no sense, unless the Phillies are asking for the farm for Young.
I'm not saying I agree with it, but why wouldn't you claim him and limit his and the Phillies options?
Re: Official waiver trade deadline thread (August 31)
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Originally Posted by
Blitz Dorsey
Why do you say this? Cincinnati is a winner with tradition. Why are you so certain Michael Young would reject a trade here? Playing in a bandbox the final 1.5 months would help his offensive numbers heading into free agency too. (Not that Philly's park is much bigger, but they did at least move the fences back.) I hope you're wrong on Young -- would love to see him as a Red. That could be the kind of move that pushes this team over the top. We've got the pitching. We need a 3B and another good RH bat. Young is both.
Young said he would only approve trades to the Rangers, Red Sox, and Yankees. I suppose he could change his mind, but I would be surprised.
Re: Official waiver trade deadline thread (August 31)
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Originally Posted by
RedTeamGo!
Young said he would only approve trades to the Rangers, Red Sox, and Yankees. I suppose he could change his mind, but I would be surprised.
He's a big lover of National League baseball, eh?
Re: Official waiver trade deadline thread (August 31)
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2:45pm: The Rangers are the team that claimed Rios, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News (on Twitter). Grant cautions that claiming Rios and actually striking a deal to acquire the 32-year-old are very different things.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/0...n-waivers.html
Re: Official waiver trade deadline thread (August 31)
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Originally Posted by
reds44
I'm not saying I agree with it, but why wouldn't you claim him and limit his and the Phillies options?
I agree. Not a good sign for those of us that are hoping Young becomes a Red. Not good at all.
Walt, you still in there Walt? Walt? WALT!?
Does absolutely nothing to help this team before the July 31 trading deadline. Zero. Yeah, I definitely shouldn't expect any big moves in the near future. Very disappointing. This team is very close to having all the pieces needed to win the WS. We might never see a starting pitching staff this good in Cincinnati again (well, maybe next year, ha).
Re: Official waiver trade deadline thread (August 31)
The Rangers trade for Garza and then pick up Rios on waivers (we'll see if he actually becomes a Ranger).
Now that's a front office out there working hard trying to improve the club. It's so much easier to sit back and do nothing. Thank goodness most of the NL GMs seem to be on "sleep mode" as well.
Re: Official waiver trade deadline thread (August 31)
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Originally Posted by
Blitz Dorsey
The Rangers trade for Garza and then pick up Rios on waivers (we'll see if he actually becomes a Ranger).
Now that's a front office out there working hard trying to improve the club. It's so much easier to sit back and do nothing. Thank goodness most of the NL GMs seem to be on "sleep mode" as well.
I think the Rangers claiming Rios has more to do with Nelson Cruz being suspended for the rest of the season than improving the club. To me it reeks of desperation.
Re: Official waiver trade deadline thread (August 31)
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Originally Posted by
RedTeamGo!
I think the Rangers claiming Rios has more to do with Nelson Cruz being suspended for the rest of the season than improving the club. To me it reeks of desperation.
Standing pat with Todd Frazier as our everyday 3B in the midst of a pennant race reeks of something. And Jack Hannahan sure isn't the answer.
Re: Official waiver trade deadline thread (August 31)
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Originally Posted by
Tom Servo
Young has a no trade clause that he doesn't intend to waive for anybody but Texas and possibly NY/Boston. It's a moot point.
Moo point.