Re: 2014 MLB Trade Deadline Thread

[Jr.]

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A bit disappointed to hear the Cubs only got a low level catching prospect for both Bonifacio and Russell.

[k_mac]

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I don't think I will think twice about the trade. Maybe in 5-7 years he will be MLB ready.

Don't think we will either, by the sounds of it.

I thought that it was about time we get a pitching prospect back in a trade, but apparently the Cubs had other thoughts. I expected more for Bonifacio, but the fact that he's going to be a FA and Russell doesn't have much value, a T10 prospect from your system is nice. I'm pretty sure we sent cash your way as well.

Very nice spect. Performing very well relative to league average/age.

It's nice to hear something positive about the guy. Lol

[PhilliesFan13]

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Matt Gelb @MattGelb

Amaro said Phillies did not ask for “top prospects.” Criticized other GMs for not being aggressive enough.

[thaima1shu]

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ESPN Reported that Ben Zobrist was traded to Pit, but I can't find anything anywhere that indicates he was traded.

http://deadspin.com/did-espn-get-fooled-by-a-fake-twitter-account-reporting-1614166900

[k_mac]

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http://deadspin.com/did-espn-get-foo...ing-1614166900

the fact that Buster Olney went along with it is the best part.

I don't believe a word that guy says.

[Gibbz]

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That's seriously all Tampa could get for David Price?

[PhilliesFan13]

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the fact that Buster Olney went along with it is the best part.

I don't believe a word that guy says.

Buster Olney is the worst insider there is. There's a reason he's on ESPN and not MLB Network.

[Jr.]

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Comic relief from the deadline rumors, courtesy of Jim Bowden.

http://deadspin.com/jim-bowden-caught-stealing-from-fake-twitter-account-d-1614081824

Jim Bowden panicked.

• He first deleted his twitter photo so @JimBowdenESPNxm had an egg avatar and looked fake.
• He then transferred his account to @JimBowdiv, perhaps thinking no one would find him? (His Marlon Byrd tweet <del>is</del> was still there.)
• His original, @JimBowdenESPNxm account was nuked, but it is now back—with 25 followers at press time. Someone is cybersquatting the account, is using Bowden's old avatar, and is following fake Joel Sherman and no one else.
• And just now, since I've been typing, @JimBowdiv has disappeared. We don't know where Jim Bowden went, and he's probably not going to receive the DMs we sent him. (Update: @JimBowdiv is back. For now. Here's a screengrab of his page, because he's a

[p_rushing]

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Don't think we will either, by the sounds of it.

I thought that it was about time we get a pitching prospect back in a trade, but apparently the Cubs had other thoughts. I expected more for Bonifacio, but the fact that he's going to be a FA and Russell doesn't have much value, a T10 prospect from your system is nice. I'm pretty sure we sent cash your way as well.



It's nice to hear something positive about the guy. Lol

Yeah the Cubs dumped some rentals and may get a good C if he ever makes it to MLB.

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[rdnk]

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In a vacuum, when you can trade 1.5 years of Austin Jackson and 4 years (super 2) Drew Smyly for 1.5 years of David Price, you do it. However, the Tigers aren't exactly stacked in the outfield. Maybe in the next month the Tigers can pick up an outfielder or lefty reliever off of waivers, or make a waiver trade. I also think Verlander is coming out of the 'pen Lincecum style in the playoffs. Come in, gas 6 fools, leave.

Still, a 5 man rotation of Price, Scherzer, Sanchez, Porcello and Verlander even puts the 90s Braves ones to shame. These 5 guys could collectively (if Scherzer is resigned) put up nearly 30 WAR next year. That's more than some teams do as 25 men.

After the Garza and Shields trades, I thought the Rays could get more than Nick Franklin and Drew Smyly. With Franklin coming in, do they consider moving Zobrist in the offseason? Still, they keep managing to peddle pitchers including Garza (Archer), Shields (Odorizzi), Price (Smyly) into more pitchers and them add some in the draft.

I think Seattle did well. Jackson fills a hole in center field and Nick Franklin had no spot with Cano there.

I don't even know what to say about the Marlins Astros trade. We'll judge it in ten years.

[Chip Douglass]

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Bullpen still sucks. Outfield still sucks (and is worse now). Defense still sucks.

Unless the starting rotation plans on throwing CG shutouts every game in the postseason, I simply can't get psyched about the Price trade. This team has grated on my nerves all season long; one of the most unenjoyable seasons in recent memory.

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/tiger...e-david-price/

The bullpen will suck less in a playoff series since adding Price to the rotation means Porcello (or even Verlander) goes to the bullpen.

[kmoser]

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I don't even know what to say about the Marlins Astros trade. We'll judge it in ten years.

Lol, this made me crack up.

[The Kid 24]

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I know I'm alone on this but I really like Parra deal to Milwaukee... Very solid 4th OF, will be able to give Davis, Gomez or Braun a game off anytime.

[AC]

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I know I'm alone on this but I really like Parra deal to Milwaukee... Very solid 4th OF, will be able to give Davis, Gomez or Braun a game off anytime.

Definitely not alone. Love it.

[ShowTyme15]

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Former Top prospect Andy Marte is now the Diamondbacks starting third baseman.