Official Trade Deadline Thread

[rsox]

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I wouldn't be surprised if the Giants deal Morris or Durham

Morris has been decent (7-5, 3.55) and could have some value with a thin trade market for starting pitchers (Seattle and the Mets being the most likely suitors). Durham on the other hand probably stays. All of his numbers are down from last season and there is little market for 2B (especially among contenders). However, the last time we saw Durham traded during the season was in 2002 when the White Sox traded him to the A's. Durham was the DH for most of his time in Oakland and maybe a team like Minnesota could have use for Durham as a DH (has to be better than Jason Tyner, right Twins fans?).

[oakfan162]

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Morris has been decent (7-5, 3.55) and could have some value with a thin trade market for starting pitchers (Seattle and the Mets being the most likely suitors). Durham on the other hand probably stays. All of his numbers are down from last season and there is little market for 2B (especially among contenders). However, the last time we saw Durham traded during the season was in 2002 when the White Sox traded him to the A's. Durham was the DH for most of his time in Oakland and maybe a team like Minnesota could have use for Durham as a DH (has to be better than Jason Tyner, right Twins fans?).

Would Durham be an upgrade in Seattle over Vidro?

[dalnet22]

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Would Durham be an upgrade in Seattle over Vidro?

Vidro's not even starting now, so it's really Durham compared to Jose Lopez. Of course, Vidro was at DH, so it doesn't matter.

[oakfan162]

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Vidro's not even starting now, so it's really Durham compared to Jose Lopez. Of course, Vidro was at DH, so it doesn't matter.

Who's DHing right now? What about Durham vs. whoever is DHing for them now.

[rsox]

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Would Durham be an upgrade in Seattle over Vidro?

I would say yes. Vidro has a higher Batting Average and more hits but Durham has better all around numbers.

If Seattle were to remove Vidro from the DH spot (trade/release) i think they would probably give the AB's to Ben Broussard. Broussard has more power than either Durham or Vidro and can hit for a better average.

[Coug00]

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I would say yes. Vidro has a higher Batting Average and more hits but Durham has better all around numbers.

If Seattle were to remove Vidro from the DH spot (trade/release) i think they would probably give the AB's to Ben Broussard. Broussard has more power than either Durham or Vidro and can hit for a better average.

Soon Vidro is moving to the bench and Ibanez to DH. Sexson/Broussard alternating at 1B. Jones, Ichiro, Guillen in the OF.

On another note, the M's better not trade for Matt Morris. It makes no sense for them to trade away prospects to pick up Morris in a minimal upgrade. Probably something Bavasi would do though.

[mike01]

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I think that the Diamondbacks will trade Eric "Kooky" Byrnes for some prospects at best because he's a free agent next year. He's their most solid player and will instantly help out anyone who's lucky to land him.

unfortunately I think you're right, at least if the D'Backs continue their downslide. Orlando Hudson has also mentioned recently that he doesn't think he'll be around much longer....I'm not sure what contenders need a second baseman but he's a good one. I just wrote a big article on the why the Diamondbacks Need Saving last week right here http://www.ericbyrnestrieshard.com/2...ving-from.html

[TheGamingChef]

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I predict that Walt Jocketty still considers the Cardinals to be in the hunt, and brings in either a starter or some type of big bat using our depth in the bullpen and Anthony Reyes as trade bait.

[chippered]

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Can any of you Reds fans explain to me why you despise Adam Dunn so much? I've always liked him, but Reds fans give him so much grief.

[oakfan162]

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Can any of you Reds fans explain to me why you despise Adam Dunn so much? I've always liked him, but Reds fans give him so much grief.

An outsiders guess... The strikeouts. Other than that I would like to know as well.

[chippered]

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An outsiders guess... The strikeouts. Other than that I would like to know as well.

Yeah, but strikeouts are so damn over rated.

[bergie56]

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I'm going out on a limb (not much of a limb) and predicting that Terry Ryan does absolutely nothing to address the Twins need for a bat (any bat, even an average bat would help).

Terry Ryan was quoted in the Pioneer Press yesterday as saying a deal was "more than likely" to occur. He also added he didn't care if it were a rent-a-player or a long-term solution and has implied that Pohlad has okay'd him spending some money. Who knows though?

[BunnyHardaway]

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Yeah, but strikeouts are so damn over rated.

Especially when his OBP is still in the .350+ range constantly, not to mention being a lock for 35-40 home runs a year.

[TheGamingChef]

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Rumor Mill: I have seen on various websites that the St. Louis Cardinals are in the process of making a deal with the Texas Rangers concerning Anthony Reyes and Joaquin Benoit. Don't have any more details than that although I would assume that the Cards would have to give up a couple top-level (John Rodriguez? Colby Rasmus? Brian Anderson? Skip Schumaker?) prospects to land Benoit.

Anyways, take that for what it's worth.

[rsox]

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Terry Ryan was quoted in the Pioneer Press yesterday as saying a deal was "more than likely" to occur. He also added he didn't care if it were a rent-a-player or a long-term solution and has implied that Pohlad has okay'd him spending some money. Who knows though?

If Pohlad's has given Ryan the ok to spend money then first and formost the top priority should be re-signing Torii Hunter and then go after another hitter.

Reportedly the Twins are among 3 or 4 teams interested in Shea Hillenbrand. Hillenbrand hated being a DH and backup player in Anaheim and that is basically what he would be in Minnesota. Also, i don't get this because they already have Jeff Cirillo who plays 1B/3B/DH and can fill in at 2B and basically can give them the same lack of production that Hillenbrand could.