Speaking of Dickey, they announced the finalists for the Cy Young award and Cueto wasn't one of them. Here's a nice piece about that snubbing if you're interested.
http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/po...eto-was-jobbed
Speaking of Dickey, they announced the finalists for the Cy Young award and Cueto wasn't one of them. Here's a nice piece about that snubbing if you're interested.
http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/po...eto-was-jobbed
It's risky, but I think this is a trade I would do, getting Thole with Dickey. I really like Dickey.Dickey for Mesoraco, Leake, and Stubbs.
I think the Reds could extend him because he's a Tennessee guy.
The pitching staff would be ridiculous.
If the Reds were to acquire another starter, it better be Aroldis Chapman. They don't need anyone else.
Last edited by cinreds21; 11-08-2012 at 04:57 PM.
I have no faith in Mesoraco being much than average at best.
Leake would be the key piece, but we're getting his replacement back in the trade.
Stubbs needs a new start elsewhere.
I'd do that trade in a heartbeat.
Depending on how much the Mets value Mesoraco would determine if they'd do that deal. Mez was a key sticking point in potential trades last year, and the Reds weren't willing to deal him.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/1...s-red-sox.html
Mez, Heisey, Leake?The Mets have fielded calls from six or seven teams are looking to meet and discuss a deal for R.A. Dickey, writes Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. The Mets and Dickey have been trying to work out a contract extension for two months, but it appears general manager Sandy Alderson has the green light to now to more seriously consider trade alternatives instead. The Mets are expected to seek a catcher and outfield help in any trade.
Read more at http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/1...mkM7gx3cBGA.99
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LOL.
Actually my post made perfect sense.
First, if the Reds did acquire a Dickey type pitcher, they could leave Chapman as the closer. But my post made clear I thought this would not happen because Dickey would cost too much.
Second, my post was three weeks before Broxton was signed and three weeks before the Reds said Chapman was preparing as a starter. I'm sorry that I was unable to predict events announced three weeks later.
Well, personally, I'd love to see Dickey as a Red and do not see any reason not to try (except for I wonder which catcher can catch him and not get screwed up). A rotation of Queto Arroyo Latos Dickey Chapman? mmm good. Instant batting slump for many visiting batters! We've got the centerfielder (stubbs) but hopefully the rest wouldn't cost too much
I hardly think all it would take is Mez and Stubbs. If that is all.........then I'd do it.
I'm not sold on Mez at all............and getting rid of Stubbs can't happen fast enough.
I think it would take Mez, Leake, Stubbs, and probably a minor leaguer. I would not do that for a 38 year old pitcher.
Buyer beware on Dickey. He throws a "fast" knuckleball and isn't Wakefield who can go every couple days. The buzz here is that the Mets are concerned that a loss in velocity would significantly affect his effectiveness, and they don't trust him to throw more than 100 pitches per game. That's why they are hesitant to give him a big money extension and are looking to deal him. I'd take him, but not for a Latos-like deal. No Mez. No Leake. Heisey and a minor league pitcher and/or catcher, max.
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