http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/07/14/m...s-and-sellers/
I don't really see any top end starters on that list, but for the bullpen, would the Brewers be a match with Riske or Coffey?
http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/07/14/m...s-and-sellers/
I don't really see any top end starters on that list, but for the bullpen, would the Brewers be a match with Riske or Coffey?
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I like Dotel
Also wouldn't mind DeJesus and Farnsworth.. 30K's in 37 innings giving up just over a hit an inning.... and has allowed 10 Runs this year..
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I know I'm in the minority here, but I just don't see a starting pitcher as being a priority for us. I know we don't have that proverbial ace, but our staff overall matches up very well with other clubs. Add in our offense, and I just don't see the need. IMO our top 2 needs are a well rounded SS (or at least a move to Janish more), and some upgraded bullpen arms.
Let's match the buyers up with their logical seller counterparts.
Buyer: Angels - Bullpen and 1st base
Seller: Blue Jays - Scott Downs & Lyle Overbay
Braves - RH Bat
Brewers - Corey Hart
Cardinals - Mid Level Starter
Indians - Jake Westbrook
Dodgers - Starter & Reliever
Brewers - Carlos Villanueva & *Randy Wolf (*Not on sellers list)
Giants - Bat
Marlins - Jorge Cantu
Mets - Bullpen & Top End Starter
Cubs - Carlos Marmol & Ted Lilly
Padres - Bat
Royals - Jose Guillen
Phillies - Mid Level Starter, Bullpen & IF
Oakland - Ben Sheets
KC - Alberto Callaspo & Kyle Farnsworth
Rangers - Top end Starter (still, really?)
NO TRADE AVAILABLE that they can afford
Rays - RF
NA
Red Sox - OF Depth & Bullpen
Royals - David DeJesus
Rockies - IF
No good match
Tigers - Bullpen
Brewers - David Riske
Twins - Top end starter & 3rd Base
O's - Ty Wigginton (no pitching available in their price range)
White Sox - LH bat
Brewers - Prince Fielder
Yankees - Bench & Bullpen
Who knows
Reds - TOR Starter and Bullpen
D-Backs - Chad Qualls
Last edited by Mario-Rijo; 07-14-2010 at 08:12 PM.
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I have never been a Farnsworth fan, but he might be the best bet to improve the pen.
Dotel's ERA and WHIP numbers are a concern. Riske hasn't pitched very much so I wonder about his health. I'm not sure the Reds want to try any more Coffey. If the price is reasonable, Farnsworth might be worth a try.
I also like Callaspo. He was a shortstop in the Angels system, but they were deep at the position. He was right there developmentally with Aybar, and Brandon Wood was a level below and emerging (at the time) as their top prospect. With their depth at shortstop, the Angels moved Callaspo to second base. When the Angels decided Howie Kendrick was a future batting champ, Callaspo became expendable.
I don't know if the Reds and Royals match up though. It seems they have similar strengths in their systems. Seemingly, they wouldn't want Alonso with Hosmer around, and they have minor league pitching depth.
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Callaspo is a butcher. Brutal defender. I do think we match up well with KC though.Originally Posted by Spitball
This is the time. The real Reds organization is back.
Really, I didn't know that, he's looked solid (and versatile) every time I have seen him. Good bat off the bench at least.
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Agreed, and that is probably why Lee isn't here right now. Walt isn't going to overpay when he might not need to get that guy. If a TOR guy is there for the taking and the price is in the budget, 100% he'd make the deal. But I think they are happy with this team and with the future of the team. They aren't going to burn it down just because they are within striking distance in 2010. That would be a rookie move, to be quite honest.
In your view why wouldn't the Rockies and Marlins (Uggla) be a good match?
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When Callaspo was in the Angels' system, he was skinny little guy with a good middle infielder's glove. He has bulked up, added some power to his bat, but lost some range. He still has pretty good hands, can provide some offense, and wouldn't be a bad bench addition.
How do the Reds "match up well with KC"?
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Hopefully the Brewers have forgave the Reds for tricking them into taking Weathers last year for their playoff run.Besides, doesn't Coffey hate the Reds?
Yeah, Coffey isn't too fond of the Reds.
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"This isn’t stats vs scouts - this is stats and scouts working together, building an organization that blends the best of both worlds. This is the blueprint for how a baseball organization should be run. And, whether the baseball men of the 20th century like it or not, this is where baseball is going."---Dave Cameron, U.S.S. Mariner
Seattle is still a good match for the Reds, if they're interested in Aardsma. Not sure I see too much different between he and Qualls though. Dotel and Lindstrom are two more interesting options. Mariners fans are pretty much anointing Brandon League as their next closer, and quite a few want Aardsma gone. I don't know much about him, other than the few times I saw him in the Cinci interleague series. His k and bb rates are better than Cordero (if that says anything). Aardsma and League are both under control for 2 more years, I think...so Seattle might not have a lot of motivation to move.
Aardsma's numbers are very similar to Cordero's. Do we really need another Coco?
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