Todays Transactions 2006

[BigRed]

Re: Todays Transactions 2006

The St. Louis Cardinals trade 2B Hector Luna to the Cleveland Indians for 2B Ronnie Belliard

Makes no sense in my opinion. From a Cardinals point of view, it's basically like running in place.

[elTodd]

Re: Todays Transactions 2006

Makes no sense in my opinion. From a Cardinals point of view, it's basically like running in place.

I have to agree. As a Cardinals fan, this move makes me scratch my head. Luna was a key piece to our team. He could play anywhere.

I just don't see Belliard solving the 2nd base problem.

[rsox]

Re: Todays Transactions 2006

The Boston Red Sox acquire P Bryan Corey from the Texas Rangers for P Luis Mendoza

The Oakland A's sign P Brandon Puffer to a minor league contract

The Texas Rangers acquire C Miguel Ojeda from the Colorado Rockies for cash

[X*Cell]

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I have to agree. As a Cardinals fan, this move makes me scratch my head. Luna was a key piece to our team. He could play anywhere.

I just don't see Belliard solving the 2nd base problem.

I think you're wrong on this one... Belliard has proven to be a good hitter, and he batted in the American League... coming over to the NL, he'll easily hit +.300.

[feedmeccc]

Re: Todays Transactions 2006

Philadelphia Phillies trade Rheal Cormier to the Cincinnati Reds for minor league righthander Justin Germano

Detroit Tigers trade P Brian Rogers to San Diego for 1b Sean Casey

Red trade P Zack Ward to the Twins for P Kyle Lohse

[elTodd]

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I think you're wrong on this one... Belliard has proven to be a good hitter, and he batted in the American League... coming over to the NL, he'll easily hit +.300.

I certainly hope I'm wrong. I know he is good. I saw him play against us this year.

Its just that Luna was so young and had such a bright future.

[X*Cell]

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I certainly hope I'm wrong. I know he is good. I saw him play against us this year.

Its just that Luna was so young and had such a bright future.

Thats very true, and sometimes its tough to give up young talent, but lately the Cardinals have been very shaky (I mean, getting swept by the Cubs in a 4-game series... you gotta start to worry). Luna only batted 2/10 that series and scored no runs, and only batted in 2 runs. They obviously need immediate help to make a push late in the season, and excel in the playoffs.

Belliard has the same batting average batting in the American League. He also has way better power numbers, and he always has a high total in doubles.

I'll analyze the trade with my two stats in my signature:

ABP

.475 - Hector Luna
.458 - Ronnie Belliard

RBIE%

.358 - Ronnie Belliard
.318 - Hector Luna

Total

.816 - Ronnie Belliard
.793 - Hector Luna

[Happy29]

Re: Todays Transactions 2006

Cubs Trade Greg Maddux to the Dodgers for Cesar Izturis
Cuds also Deal Todd Walker to the Padres for a minor league pitcher

[BigRed]

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Thats very true, and sometimes its tough to give up young talent, but lately the Cardinals have been very shaky (I mean, getting swept by the Cubs in a 4-game series... you gotta start to worry). Luna only batted 2/10 that series and scored no runs, and only batted in 2 runs. They obviously need immediate help to make a push late in the season, and excel in the playoffs.

Belliard has the same batting average batting in the American League. He also has way better power numbers, and he always has a high total in doubles.

I'll analyze the trade with my two stats in my signature:

ABP

.475 - Hector Luna
.458 - Ronnie Belliard

RBIE%

.358 - Ronnie Belliard
.318 - Hector Luna

Total

.816 - Ronnie Belliard
.793 - Hector Luna

Well, IMO it's a wash. Especially when you factor in Luna's speed (fastest guy on the Cards). Plus, Luna isn't arb eligible for 4 more years and can play basically anywhere.

Which raises the question, "Who's the backup shortstop?"

[rsox]

Re: Todays Transactions 2006

The Chicago Cubs trade P Greg Madduz to the Los Angeles Dodgers for IF Cesar Izturis

The Cincinnati Reds trade P Justin Germano to the Philadelphia Phillies for P Rheal Cormier

The Detroit Tigers acquire 1B Sean Casey from the Pittsburgh Pirates for P Brian Rogers

The Kansas City Royals trade P's Jeremy Affeldt and Denny Bautista to the Colorado Rockies for P Scott Dohmann and 1B Ryan Shealy

The Minnesota Twins trade P Kyle Lohse to the Cincinnati Reds for P Zach Ward

The New York Yankees trade P Shawn Chacon to the Pittsburgh Pirates for 1B/OF Craig Wilson

The Pittsburgh Pirates trade P's Roberto Hernandez and Oliver Perez to the New York Mets for OF Xavier Nady

The San Diego Padres acquire 2B Todd Walker from the Chicago Cubs for P Jose Ceda

The St.Louis Cardinals acquire P Jorge Sosa from the Atlanta Braves for P Rich Scalamandre

The Tampa Bay Devil Rays trade SS Julio Lugo to the Los Angeles Dodgers for 3B Joel Guzman and OF Sergio Pedroza

The Texas Rangers acquire OF Matt Stairs from the Kansas City Royals for P Jose Diaz and acquire P Kip Wells from the Pittsburgh Pirates for P Jesse Chavez

[feedmeccc]

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The New York Mets trade P's Heath Bell and Oliver Perez to the San Diego Padres for P Scott Linebrink

This was a rumor. Minaya was intervied on SNY and said no

[slip3rman]

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The Linebrink deal was called off.

[rsox]

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The Chicago White Sox release C Chris Widger

The St.Louis Cardinals sign P Ricardo Rodriguez to a minor league contract

[rsox]

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The San Diego Padres release OF Eric Young

[rsox]

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The New York Mets sign SS Jose Reyes to a 4yr contract extension