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Re: 2014 MLB Trade Deadline Thread
Read somewhere Dodgers said they aren't interested, so take it with a grain of salt like always this time of year. They could be mad it was leaked or it is just a rumor like the usual around this time of year.
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Re: 2014 MLB Trade Deadline Thread
Mark Saxson is now saying the Dodgers will not try to acquire Papelbon.Comment
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Re: 2014 MLB Trade Deadline Thread
This was just posted over at hardball talk1 Comment
David Price
David Price
In the interests of maximizing their return, the Rays probably aren’t looking to package David Price and Ben Zobrist in the same deal. The Mariners, though, have enough talent to make it worth their while.
According to FOXSports.com’s Jon Morosi, the two teams are discussing the pair of All-Stars. They’ll be expensive, as both are under control through 2015. Price is looking at making $17 million-$20 million in arbitration next year, while Zobrist’s contract includes a bargain $7.5 million option for 2015.
Any Price deal between the Rays and Mariners seems likely to include right-hander Taijuan Walker, who first reached the majors last September and is 2-1 with a 3.60 ERA in five major league starts. The 21-year-old is healthy again now after missing the first two months with shoulder inflammation.
The Rays will also be interested in the Mariners’ crop of young infielders, a group that includes current starting shortstop Brad Miller, shortstop prospect Chris Taylor and former first-round picks Nick Franklin and D.J. Peterson. Catcher Mike Zunino would be another obvious target, but the Mariners would have a difficult time trading him with no fallback available.
For Price alone, a deal bringing back Walker, Franklin and a lesser talent might be sufficient for the Rays. Adding Zobrist to the mix, though, would increase the price substantially. Miller’s inclusion makes some sense for both teams. The Rays would love to bring in a long-term shortstop with their own former top prospect, Hak-Ju Lee, having stalled out. Plus, the Mariners could afford to part with Miller if they get Zobrist. For one thing, Zobrist can still play shortstop adequately. Plus, they’d still have the option of giving Taylor a shot and putting Zobrist in the outfield. Taylor has hit .315/.391/.493 in 270 at-bats for Triple-A Tacoma this season.
Alternatively, if the Mariners want to do a deal without giving up a big chunk of this year’s team, Peterson would be a nice piece for the Rays. Nominally a third baseman, Peterson projects as a first baseman in the majors. He’s hit .314/.371/.578 with 34 homers in 547 at-bats since being selected 12th overall out of the University of New Mexico last year. He’s currently in Double A and could be ready to replace James Loney in mid-2015.Comment
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Blue Jays have checked in on Alfonso SorianoComment
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I have this ugly, sinking feeling that Philadelphia will have 2 AAA teams come August 1st.Comment
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Matt Kemp is apparently open to a trade if he's not going to play everyday.I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see.
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Re: 2014 MLB Trade Deadline Thread
So what do you guys think of the possibility that Price and Zobrist end up in Seattle? I've heard the M's are hot on Zobrist's trail but are merely kicking the tires on Price. Who knows. This is such a sketchy time during the season when all we have are rumors and vague tweets from Taijuan Walker.
So let's be real. Assuming the Rays get a maximum haul for these two (which is what the Rays do), they will get a package that looks something like this:
Walker
Paxton
Miller
Peterson
It seems like a lot and it is. That depletes the farm. But Jack Z is likely in desperation mode and Price and Zobrist would make the team so much better. Walker and Paxton are studs, but injury concerns loom. Miller should end up being one of the best shortstops in the AL sooner rather than later. Peterson has an impressive hit tool, but is far from a sure thing. His K and BB% was not great at Advanced A as a 22 year old, but the numbers were nice, and he's kept it going since his recent promotion to AA.
As a lifelong M's fan, I'm going all in. Pull the trigger. Felix and Cano are in their prime and you have to maximize that. Seattle can't develop prospects -- it's a fact at this point. A package like that hurts, and I'm not trying to overvalue our prospects... But it would be adding two great players to a fringy team. Their both rentals, but at least we'll have Price through 2015 and maybe Felix and Cano can get in his ear.
I'm excited and nervous as all hell. This has been uncharted territory for M's fans for a long time.Comment
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