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Benihana

03-19-2008 01:28 PM

A's wanted Cueto

From Rosenthal's column today:

The A's wanted spring sensation/top pitching prospect Johnny Cueto from the Reds for Joe Blanton - no deal.

:thumbup:

top6	03-19-2008 01:35 PM

Re: A's wanted Cueto

There's a line from Pulp Fiction I could quote here, if this wasn't a family-friendly web site.

The point would be, let's wait until Cuteo, you know, pitches at least a few real major league games before we start congratulating ourselves on not trading him for a proven starter.

princeton

03-19-2008 01:36 PM

Re: A's wanted Cueto

probably was the starting point (non Bruce starting point, at least) in Haren discussions as well.

that had to be a tougher decision for Krivsky

reds44

03-19-2008 01:44 PM

Re: A's wanted Cueto

I wonder if the Reds countered with Bailey?

rotnoid

03-19-2008 01:45 PM

Re: A's wanted Cueto

Quote:

Originally Posted by reds44 (Post 1575427)

I wonder if the Reds countered with Bailey?

I'm sure they did. Beane's not too hot on Bailey though.

fearofpopvol1

03-19-2008 01:48 PM

Re: A's wanted Cueto

Cueto for Blanton? I wouldn't have done the deal before and I most certainly wouldn't do it now.

Benihana

03-19-2008 01:50 PM

Re: A's wanted Cueto

Quote:

Originally Posted by top6 (Post 1575415)

Nope, I'll congratulate oursel(ves) now. Just as fearofpopvol1 said above, I wouldn't trade Cueto for Blanton then and I wouldn't do it now. Period.

If Cueto blows out his arm next week, that's fine. It was still the right decision at the time.

Chip R

03-19-2008 01:54 PM

Re: A's wanted Cueto

I'm still confused as to why Beane wants(ed) to hold up the Reds for a pitcher like Blanton but basically gave away Dan Haren.

Kc61	03-19-2008 01:56 PM

Re: A's wanted Cueto

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chip R (Post 1575447)

I'm still confused as to why Beane wants(ed) to hold up the Reds for a pitcher like Blanton but basically gave away Dan Haren.

Because Blanton is signed relatively cheaply for three years.

Benihana

03-19-2008 01:57 PM

Re: A's wanted Cueto

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kc61 (Post 1575451)

Because Blanton is signed relatively cheaply for three years.

Isn't Haren as well?

membengal

03-19-2008 02:15 PM

Re: A's wanted Cueto

Yes. Very much so.

Johnny Footstool

03-19-2008 02:18 PM

Re: A's wanted Cueto

I would have given Cueto straight up for Haren. Maybe even Cueto and another decent prospect.

But for Blanton? No friggin' way.

Screwball

03-19-2008 02:37 PM

Re: A's wanted Cueto

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chip R (Post 1575447)

I'm still confused as to why Beane wants(ed) to hold up the Reds for a pitcher like Blanton but basically gave away Dan Haren.

I think he was trying to work the best-starter-still-available angle, and figured the Reds would get desperate because of it. Good job by Krivsky to remain disciplined and not give up too much for Blanton.

PuffyPig

03-19-2008 02:39 PM

Re: A's wanted Cueto

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kc61 (Post 1575451)

Because Blanton is signed relatively cheaply for three years.

Blaton isn't signed, just year to year arbitration.

Haren is the one signed for 3 years at a bargain rate.

Jpup	03-19-2008 03:14 PM

Re: A's wanted Cueto

I just wish they would have gotten Haren.

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