*2013 Trade Deadline Thread*

[Woy]

[Goober]

@Obst - would you make this trade:

Phillies send:

Cliff Lee
Chase Utley

Dodgers send:

Joc Pederson (OF)
Dee Gordon (SS, 2B, maybe OF)
Chris Reed (SP)
Garrett Gould (SP)
Chris Withrow (RP)

I would think that the Phillies would want a proven closer back in the deal, since they are so hard to develop. Include Brandon League, and then you've got something cooking.

[Villain]

I would think that the Phillies would want a proven closer back in the deal, since they are so hard to develop. Include Brandon League, and then you've got something cooking.

Only if there's a swap with Papelbon and Dodgers pay the rest of League's salary.

[Obst]

@Obst - would you make this trade:

Phillies send:

Cliff Lee
Chase Utley

Dodgers send:

Joc Pederson (OF)
Dee Gordon (SS, 2B, maybe OF)
Chris Reed (SP)
Garrett Gould (SP)
Chris Withrow (RP)

Would you do Puig for Mayberry?

[Goober]

The Brewers sent down Sean Halton and called up a RP after the game today. They now have a 13 man pitching staff which is odd considering the bullpen is pretty well rested. Could another reliever be about to be traded?

[Villain]

Unpopular opinion:

Given that the Dodgers are in the market for a righty reliever and another starter, I am under the impression that if they go for a reliever it's most likely a rental, and then if it's another starter it'll most likely be someone with more than just this season of team control - meaning, not another Nolasco since Fife might be as good as whatever #5 rental-type is out there. Someone like Cliff Lee that will cost multiple top prospects is what Colletti wants.

Anyways, I think that a great move for the Dodgers would be to trade for Tim Lincecum instead of two people. Lincecum has shown that he can be solid out of the bullpen, he can also, obviously start. The hefty amount of money left for the season wouldn't be an issue for the Dodgers since, duh, and that might allow him to get pried over without giving up a prospect like Zach Lee.

I don't think it would happen, but I do think it would be a great move. Lincecum has to be better than Fife and Capuano, and if you're in position to skip a 5th starter or have a 4-man rotation in the playoffs, i love Timmy as a multiple-inning reliever. I'm sure you guys will skewer me for this, but hey, it's a fun idea.

[Villain]

I know this was from MLB Random thoughts, but I felt like it would fit this thread better:

They moved absolutely nobody. I understand Juan Pierre isn't going to net them a great prospect in return, but they at least get some younger guys with some potential, and give their other players higher in the system the chance in the majors. Absolutely dumb for them to stand pat.

To be fair, the Marlins traded Nolasco but yeah, that was a couple of weeks ago. They don't really have much to move as far as "big moves" aside from Stanton.

The only other guys the have to trade are vets like Pierre and Chad Qualls. Those two won't get you much, best case scenario you might get a 20-year-old lotto ticket guy who's been failing in rookie ball or struggling in a minor league promotion, worst case you get a low-ceiling guy who is nothing but a warm body but if you're lucky he might become Quad-A by the time he's 28-30.

I don't blame the Marlins for holding onto Stanton. It's easier to forget that monster is only 23 years old. At the very least I'd say he's worth another teams number 1 prospect plus a current, established big leaguer (if he's got a big salary, hefty cash considerations come along, too). It's hard for other clubs to trade for a guy like that because he's going to cost so much.

[Guest]

I'm not advocating trading Stanton either. I think you have to hold onto him for some more, and they do want to build around him. But even if they don't get good prospects, it's still giving some of their younger talents time to get on the field and show the coaches and front office what they have.

[Villain]

I'm not advocating trading Stanton either. I think you have to hold onto him for some more, and they do want to build around him. But even if they don't get good prospects, it's still giving some of their younger talents time to get on the field and show the coaches and front office what they have.

I forgot about Logan Morrison. They should trade him.

[Guest]

I forgot about Logan Morrison. They should trade him.

He's not very happy there either, after all this time. Whoever ends up trading for him probably ends up with a pretty good player. He needs the change of scenery bad.