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JuanFrancisco25
07-27-2012, 01:14 PM
I saw on Hardballtalk yesterday that the Pirates have made a counteroffer to the Phillies regarding Hunter Pence. I'm not sure what the Phillies originally wanted but Pittsburgh has supposedly countered with Brad Lincoln, Gregory Polanco, and the 32nd pick. No word on if the Phillies are still contemplating it or turned it down.

For all I know, it might've been a mistake or a fake rumor considering the article isn't on there anymore. I hope it was a mistake or false anyways.

Just thought I'd throw this out here for you guys who might have more information on the "rumor."

Ohioballplayer
07-27-2012, 01:19 PM
Oh that would be big for the Pirates, Wandy was a great addition allowing them to move KC to the bullpen, major move, and if it happens will put alot of pressure on Walt IMO.

EMAW
07-27-2012, 01:27 PM
Oh that would be big for the Pirates, Wandy was a great addition allowing them to move KC to the bullpen, major move, and if it happens will put alot of pressure on Walt IMO.

1. Congrats on the 300's, I am not a bowler, but it is one of the most difficult things to do in sports.
2. If this trade goes down, the Reds have to make a move

Ironman92
07-27-2012, 01:30 PM
300?

Larkin88
07-27-2012, 01:37 PM
300?

Regarding OP's signature.

Ironman92
07-27-2012, 02:03 PM
Regarding OP's signature.

Doesn't show on my IPhone

Larkin88
07-27-2012, 02:06 PM
Doesn't show on my IPhone

"Bowled my 8th 300 game 01/31/2011.

Nothing like bowling a 300 game"

Ohioballplayer
07-27-2012, 02:15 PM
1. Congrats on the 300's, I am not a bowler, but it is one of the most difficult things to do in sports.
2. If this trade goes down, the Reds have to make a move

Thank you kindly, I appreciate the kudos, I have people on my monday night league that have bowled over 24 of them, doubt I will ever get there.

Yes if this happens, the Reds surely need to make a good move, not just any move, maybe 2?

R_Webb18
07-27-2012, 02:25 PM
"Bowled my 8th 300 game 01/31/2011.

Nothing like bowling a 300 game"

that's unreal.

id be lucky to hit 200 :(

JuanFrancisco25
07-27-2012, 02:26 PM
I would also like to say congratulations on bowling a 300 game. I know thats a hard task to accomplish.

If this trade were to occur, I agree, Walt would have to make a move. In my opinion, acquiring Pence would make Pittsburgh the favorites in the division if Jocketty didn't make some sort of trade.

I also saw on twitter a Dexter Fowler rumor for the Reds. Any truth to it?

webbbj
07-27-2012, 02:39 PM
that's unreal.

id be lucky to hit 200 :(

LOL you would be lucky to hit 100

R_Webb18
07-27-2012, 02:47 PM
LOL you would be lucky to hit 100

you might be right

Knightro28
07-27-2012, 03:02 PM
Hunter Pence plays the game of baseball in such an ugly fashion. But he would be a big addition to the Pirates. Drew Sutton has been getting reps in left field. Remember him?

JuanFrancisco25
07-27-2012, 03:10 PM
Hunter Pence plays the game of baseball in such an ugly fashion. But he would be a big addition to the Pirates. Drew Sutton has been getting reps in left field. Remember him?

Got that right! The way he bats and throws just looks awkward. Yeah, I remember Drew. I wasn't his biggest fan. He started off white hot with the Buccos but has tailed off.

texasdave
07-27-2012, 03:30 PM
Everything Pence does looks awkward. Somehow he gets the job done though.

brm7675
07-27-2012, 04:54 PM
Pirates just called up a kid from AAA who is good, maybe as good as Pence. Saw him play in Indy a number of times and think you put him in the OF with Andrew and you have some real talent there. To me adding Pence would be okay, but I think this new kid can match his numbers.

HometownHero
07-27-2012, 06:37 PM
The Cardinals have the D-Backs on them according to one of the beat guys and he speculates maybe Upton but doesn't see a match there with them not liking to trade prospects. If they did get Upton hope they give up Jay and Craig.

R_Webb18
07-27-2012, 06:40 PM
Pirates just called up a kid from AAA who is good, maybe as good as Pence. Saw him play in Indy a number of times and think you put him in the OF with Andrew and you have some real talent there. To me adding Pence would be okay, but I think this new kid can match his numbers.

i bet not this year

brm7675
07-27-2012, 07:01 PM
i bet not this year

I would think they would be close enough and the money you save and talent you save would be better long term. Pirates are a building team with some good young talent, they need to be more like the Rays and stay away from quick moves. They got Wandy for very little, Pence won't come that cheap.