2013 Trade Deadline Thread

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so i woke up today and saw that we acquired Callaspo for GG.....I understand we needed an upgrade at 2B but really? Alberto Freakin Callaspo?...we shoulda just stayed pat if this was the best we coulda done

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[thaSLAB]

I may be the exception as a Tigers fan, but I love this deal. I'm not as big on Garcia as many others, and trading away Vasquez the other day depletes our OF prospect pool even more, leaving us basically with Castellanos who has been hit or miss (emphasis on miss) in the OF defensively. But we have virtually nothing for depth at SS behind Peralta, don't even try to sell me on Danny Worth lol, so when he gets suspended we actually have a contingency in place. Not to mention the fact Iglesias is under team control for what, 5 years? Putting him next to Cabrera on the left side of the infield is exactly what the Tigers need, regardless of what he can do at the plate.



I'm not sure what you mean regarding Garcia's body type. He's a big dude with exceptional speed and a power arm, he's the prototypical RFer. This is the first I've ever heard of him projected as an infielder. At this point he's capable of playing all 3 outfield spots

Actually, I'm with you there too B. I did like Avi but I think he was expendable.

Never heard any talk about him in the infield either. Not sure how well that would work out lol.

The Veras trade was just what the doctor ordered too, IMO.



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[Mabster]

so i woke up today and saw that we acquired Callaspo for GG.....I understand we needed an upgrade at 2B but really? Alberto Freakin Callaspo?...we shoulda just stayed pat if this was the best we coulda done

There's not much to debate with you since you're negative about every aspect of this team, always, but an upgrade is an upgrade. It gives more flexibility to Melvin to work his magic, gives him the ability to give JD a night off, and takes this whole platoon strategy a step further. I'd rather see Rosales as the odd man out rather the Sogard.

I don't understand the mentality behind if we aren't going to make a big splash don't make a splash at all. An upgrade is an upgrade, this whole team is made up of pieces. We don't need an Utley.

[Bluejaysfan65]

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Just thought that I'd throw this out there:

By Zach Links [July 31 at 10:43am CST]
In recent days, the Blue Jays have expressed geniune interest in Angels second baseman Howie Kendrick, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. While the Blue Jays aren't buyers in the traditional sense, they are looking at ways of addressing needs for 2013 and beyond.

Kendrick, 30, will earn the prorated portion of $8.75MM in 2013, $9.35MM in 2014, and $9.5MM in 2015 before hitting free agency. This season, Kendrick is hitting .301/.344/.446 with eleven homers and is looking stronger than he did in 2012.

The Angels have also discussed Kendrick with the Royals as Kansas City combs the market for a second baseman. According to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times, the Halos would require a front-line, Major League or MLB-ready starting pitcher for Kendrick or Erick Aybar. This morning, DiGiovanna noted that the club is fielding numerous inquiries on Kendrick, who has a no-trade list of a dozen teams.

Hopefully Anthopoulos doesn't do anything too stupid...

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There's not much to debate with you since you're negative about every aspect of this team, always, but an upgrade is an upgrade. It gives more flexibility to Melvin to work his magic, gives him the ability to give JD a night off, and takes this whole platoon strategy a step further. I'd rather see Rosales as the odd man out rather the Sogard.

I don't understand the mentality behind if we aren't going to make a big splash don't make a splash at all. An upgrade is an upgrade, this whole team is made up of pieces. We don't need an Utley.

I get what his role would be and yes anybody>Rosales.....I wasn't expecting a *big splash* due to our financial situation......even in a platoon/utility man situation, I just don't think he'll put up enough offensive production....hopefully he proves me wrong

[Bluejaysfan65]

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By Zach Links [July 31 at 11:04am CST]
Catcher Kelly Shoppach has exercised his opt-out clause with the Nationals and is now a free agent, according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com (via Twitter).

Hmmm.... Interesting. Wonder if he's headed to the Cardinals since the need catching following Molina's injury.

[Mabster]

Just thought that I'd throw this out there:



Hopefully Anthopoulos doesn't do anything too stupid...

Oh yea now the Angels finally figure out they need pitching. I'd have rather taken Kendrick instead of Colaspo but if it took Green to get Colaspo the price for Kendrick is too high.

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Oh yea now the Angels finally figure out they need pitching. I'd have rather taken Kendrick instead of Colaspo but if it took Green to get Colaspo the price for Kendrick is too high.

this was what I was kinda getting at......I woulda much preferred Kendrick as well but not at the Angels' asking price

[Bard]

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Jon Heyman @JonHeymanCBS 1m
#rangers have kept asking about bautista and encarnacion of the #jays, @DannyKnoblerCBS reports.

Jayson Stark @jaysonst 2m
#BlueJays could have some huge chips today if they were in sell mode. But teams say the only player they're looking to move is Bonifacio

This could be interesting.

[philliesfan136]

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RE the Lee non-trade, I'm wondering if the Phillies have this huge TV deal coming, why wouldn't they be willing to eat some of Lee's contract to get a better package (if they honestly are motivated to move him)?

[Bluejaysfan65]

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This could be interesting.

If the Rangers get Bautista and Edwin...

[Bluejaysfan65]

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Interesting...

By Tim Dierkes [July 31 at 11:34am CST]
The Mariners are in active trade discussions involving closer Tom Wilhelmsen and reliever Oliver Perez, tweets Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports. The Orioles are actively pursuing Perez and Mike Morse, tweets Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun, and would like to acquire both. The Rays are interested in Morse, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.

And...

By Tim Dierkes [July 31 at 11:30am CST]
The latest on Phillies third baseman Michael Young...

It is doubtful the Red Sox will make a move for Young, tweets Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston.

[Bard]

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Interesting...


And...

No Young means Xander's time is nearing

[SPTO]

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If the Rangers get Bautista and Edwin...

Don't worry they'll get neither unless the Rangers literally give away every blue chipper they have for at least one of those bats. The Jays are not in total sell mode as it's more a re-jigging which will mean AA will go for more well rounded players in the offseason.

I'm a little surprised the Blue Jays aren't trying to ship Buehrle out though as he's pitching like the Buehrle of a couple years ago over his last few starts. He'd be a great pick up for a team looking for a pitcher. I also expect AA to try and deal Melky despite that report only saying Bonifacio is available.

[royals19]

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Joc Pederson isn't in the starting lineup down in AA (Dodgers) tonight. I don't really see any upgrades that they need to make, maybe second base or the bullpen but at this point, I really think they're making moves just to make them at this point.

Haha! Jim Bowden just tweeted:

Or how about Greg Holland for Joc Pederson! That would be a real kicker for me as a Royals fan... Greg Holland might be one of the best closers in the American League though. I think we'd have to have Zach Lee too.