MLB Trade deadline/rumors thread

[KCK_Halo]

The Phillies inquired on some interesting hitters: Matt Holliday, Xavier Nady, and Matt Kemp.


Matt Holliday is a major lift to any team wherever he goes. But he wants to stay in Denver.

Matt Kemp is a young buck with some issues. But, if the Dodgers trade him away, I look for it to be a trade they'll regret as Kemp will grow in age, wisdom, and (under Torre) grace.

"X" is an exciting player who has some legitimate pop and has stayed relatively healthy for once this season. He swears he has fallen in love with Pittsburgh. However, you know he'd welcome the call from Omar to come back to the fold and open up Citi Field next April!

 

[BillD1984]

I don't understand the Phillies going after another bat, when their need is clearly pitching.

 

[Jimbo]

I don't understand the Phillies going after another bat, when their need is clearly pitching.

Not much pitching out there.

 

[CharlesO]

Padres trade pitcher Randy Wolff to the Astros for pitcher Chad Reineke(AAA).

 

[cjwct]

Mets, if they were going to, would have had pulled the Nady trade by now; however, they are in a peculiar position; with next year, the will have a healthy Church and a phenom, Fernando Martinez, and of course Carlos Beltran platooning the outfield . . . make a trade now, lose some more farm talent or stay where you are . . . this series starting tonight at Shea will dictate our next move . . . GO METS!!!!!

 

[SabresRule]

Padres trade pitcher Randy Wolff to the Astros for pitcher Chad Reineke(AAA).

It's official; the Padres have given up on this season.

 

[BillD1984]

It's official; the Padres have given up on this season.

I think the bigger surprise is that the Astros are buyers.

 

[cjwct]

D'Backs add bullpen help . . . Rauch from the Nats

 

[BillD1984]

On the Yankees front:


* They are currently in trade talks with the Mariners for Jarrod Washburn.

* They have expressed interest in both A.J. Burnett and Bronson Arroyo (maybe so A-Rod can slap some more balls out of Bronson's hand ).

* They have been scouting the Dodgers, who will entertain offers for Derek Lowe.




Also, the Cardinals are very interested in Orioles closer George Sherrill.

 

[BillD1984]

Reds may be interested in Huston Street:

Reds Interested In Huston Street?

By Tim Dierkes [July 23 at 11:50am CST]
Up until today, the list of known Huston Street suitors included the Mets, White Sox, Dodgers, and Brewers. The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser tosses a new club into the mix: the Reds.
It's an interesting development; the Reds are nine games out of the wild card. Of course, that didn't stop the Astros from making an acquisition. And unlike Randy Wolf, Street is under team control through 2010. On the other hand, Street could earn more than $5MM next year and the Reds are already paying Francisco Cordero $12MM in '09.
For discussion's sake...would a Street-Adam Dunn swap make any sense? We know that the A's are lingering around on Jason Bay discussions. Dunn isn't under contract for '09, but he should be good for two draft picks. Walt Jocketty and Billy Beane matched up once before, on the Mark Mulder-Dan Haren deal.

 

[HD MM]

Reds may be interested in Huston Street:

Reds Interested In Huston Street?

By Tim Dierkes [July 23 at 11:50am CST]
Up until today, the list of known Huston Street suitors included the Mets, White Sox, Dodgers, and Brewers. The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser tosses a new club into the mix: the Reds.
It's an interesting development; the Reds are nine games out of the wild card. Of course, that didn't stop the Astros from making an acquisition. And unlike Randy Wolf, Street is under team control through 2010. On the other hand, Street could earn more than $5MM next year and the Reds are already paying Francisco Cordero $12MM in '09.
For discussion's sake...would a Street-Adam Dunn swap make any sense? We know that the A's are lingering around on Jason Bay discussions. Dunn isn't under contract for '09, but he should be good for two draft picks. Walt Jocketty and Billy Beane matched up once before, on the Mark Mulder-Dan Haren deal.

Bill, I heard local rumblings that the Indians may be interested in making the young closer an offer too. I'd like to see them take some of that Sabathia money that is now off the table and get a solid closer for the future.

With that said, the only way we have a chance at him is during the offseason. No way management wants to pay "deadline" money to a closer with their current season lost...

 

[SabresRule]

If Street goes or any other Oakland players go, I am FINISHED with the A's.

This has gone on TOO LONG!

 

[BillD1984]

Bill, I heard local rumblings that the Indians may be interested in making the young closer an offer too. I'd like to see them take some of that Sabathia money that is now off the table and get a solid closer for the future.

With that said, the only way we have a chance at him is during the offseason. No way management wants to pay "deadline" money to a closer with their current season lost...

Looking ahead to '09, Cleveland would be a perfect fit for Street. The Indians will be a contender again, and closer is the biggest piece that they're missing.

 

[Ramy]

Reds may be interested in Huston Street:

Reds Interested In Huston Street?

By Tim Dierkes [July 23 at 11:50am CST]
Up until today, the list of known Huston Street suitors included the Mets, White Sox, Dodgers, and Brewers. The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser tosses a new club into the mix: the Reds.
It's an interesting development; the Reds are nine games out of the wild card. Of course, that didn't stop the Astros from making an acquisition. And unlike Randy Wolf, Street is under team control through 2010. On the other hand, Street could earn more than $5MM next year and the Reds are already paying Francisco Cordero $12MM in '09.
For discussion's sake...would a Street-Adam Dunn swap make any sense? We know that the A's are lingering around on Jason Bay discussions. Dunn isn't under contract for '09, but he should be good for two draft picks. Walt Jocketty and Billy Beane matched up once before, on the Mark Mulder-Dan Haren deal.

That would be great!!!!

 

[Mets82]

I hope the Mets get Huston Street if we don't have to give up too much. I don't know what too much would be. I don't trust the Mets bullpen.

 

[BillD1984]

Red Sox In Trade Talks For Juan Uribe

By Tim Dierkes [July 23 at 8:02pm CST]
According to Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com, the Red Sox are "deep in conversations" for White Sox infielder Juan Uribe. Knobler says the return is unclear but the White Sox want to shed Uribe's salary. Uribe has about $1.7MM left on his contract this year.
Uribe's White Sox career has been on life support several times this year, but he's managed to stick around. With Joe Crede's back ailing, Uribe is currently filling in at third base.

 

[Jimbo]

Red Sox In Trade Talks For Juan Uribe

By Tim Dierkes [July 23 at 8:02pm CST]
According to Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com, the Red Sox are "deep in conversations" for White Sox infielder Juan Uribe. Knobler says the return is unclear but the White Sox want to shed Uribe's salary. Uribe has about $1.7MM left on his contract this year.
Uribe's White Sox career has been on life support several times this year, but he's managed to stick around. With Joe Crede's back ailing, Uribe is currently filling in at third base.

Boy, I hope the Red Sox don't go this route.

 

[BillD1984]

Here's an interesting possibility:



Dodgers have an interest in Robinson Cano and might be willing to deal Derek Lowe and outfielder Matt Kemp, but the Yankees aren't inclined to part with the red-hot second baseman unless there is a front-of-the-rotation-type starter coming to The Bronx. Lowe, who has the stomach for big games and has AL East experience with the Red Sox, doesn't fit that bill.
Kemp, 23, would be viewed as a replacement for Bobby Abreu in right field next year. Kemp is batting .287 (104-for-362) with 11 homers and 55 RBIs in 94 games this season. His biggest downside is striking out 107 times.

 

[BillD1984]

Yankees have inquired on four catchers: Gerald Laird, Paul LoDuca, Miguel Olivo,and Rod Barajas.

 

[cosmo_kramer]

Boy, I hope the Red Sox don't go this route.

The rumor is Uribe would be dealt for Alex Cora.