The Trade Deadline Thread

[Obst]

In the past I wouldn't want him, but he is killing lefties this year.

[Warner2BruceTD]

vs LHP

Jeff Francouer .316/.381/.622/8 HR's/24 RBI's/1.003 OPS

Hunter Pence .281/.333/.448/2 HR's/16 RBI's/.781 OPS

But yet the Phillies are ready to sell their three best prospects to get Pence.

Are you suggesting Jeff f'n Francouer is a better player than Pence?

[Sharkweather]

I would love to finally have a reason to cheer after every horrible Francoeur at-bat.

[NAHSTE]

In the past I wouldn't want him, but he is killing lefties this year.

Don't get sucked in. He's always hit lefties well, and he always crushes for his first 100 at bats with a new team (like this year with KC, which is inflating his yearly numbers).

He's fucking awful though and his numbers since May reflect his career norms. You will hate him by his third week on the team, trust me on this.

[Chrispy]

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[Obst]

Are you suggesting Jeff f'n Francouer is a better player than Pence?

Where did I say that? My post clearly states that Francouer hits lefties very well (which our team needs) and would come at a cheaper price.

[SethMode]

Ugh...I'm glad you're not Ruben then. I hate Francouer.

[Warner2BruceTD]

Now there is talk of the Reds acquiring Bourne and Pence, with Leake, Alonso, and Heisey (and more, presumably) headed to Houston, and then the Reds sending either Bourne or Stubbs to a third team (Rockies).

Matt Maloney is starting for Louisville tonight, Willis is presumably starting for the Reds (but Giants beat reporters are saying that is still up in the air), and Wood has been pushed back until tmw, where he will either start for Louisville or come up if the Reds move Leake.

[SethMode]

Now there is talk of the Reds acquiring Bourne and Pence, with Leake, Alonso, and Heisey (and more, presumably) headed to Houston, and then the Reds sending either Bourne or Stubbs to a third team (Rockies).

Matt Maloney is starting for Louisville tonight, Willis is presumably starting for the Reds (but Giants beat reporters are saying that is still up in the air), and Wood has been pushed back until tmw, where he will either start for Louisville or come up if the Reds move Leake.

Jesus fuck I just wish this would all end at this point.

[NAHSTE]

All of this shit is getting comical. There are too many conflicting reports swirling around, I just saw on twitter that the Reds are not selling.

[Warner2BruceTD]

Brian Giesenslaw (sp?) came on MLB Network a hour ago and said Wood was starting tomorrow for the Reds. The Reds primary beat writer (John Fay) says MLB Network screwed up, and Wood is pitching for Louisville tmw (for now).

According to the Reds, Willis is still pitching tonight, despite what the Giants writers are tweeting.

[FirstTimer]

If Bourne goes to Cincy....W2B you want him?

[Warner2BruceTD]

All of this shit is getting comical. There are too many conflicting reports swirling around, I just saw on twitter that the Reds are not selling.

Well, if anything happens with Houston, they would be buying.

Clearly Leake is involved in something, so they moved Wood back a day to buy themselves time to work it out. We'll know by this time tomorrow.

[Warner2BruceTD]

If Bourne goes to Cincy....W2B you want him?

Why would that change anything?

Zero interest. Sorry man.

[FirstTimer]

Why would that change anything?

Zero interest. Sorry man.

MVPete?