The Trade Deadline Thread

ThomasTomasz · Jul 21, 2011

Obst said:
The Phillies and Royals have discussed a deal that would send Melky Cabrera to Philadelphia, according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports. The sides have exchanged names, but they aren't close to completing a trade.

That is because Cabrera is eligible for arbitration next season, so the Royals don't have their backs up against the wall to move him. They can control him until next season.

Warner2BruceTD · Jul 21, 2011

Warner2BruceTD said:
Tigers get: Wilson Betemit

Royals get: LHP Antonio Cruz, C Julio Rodriguez

Both prospects are A-ball guys who are not highly regarded.

As a result of this, Brandon Inge has been designated for assignment. He is expected to accept his demotion to AAA.

Mogriffjr · Jul 21, 2011

Inge was a favorite a few years ago, guess he ain't hitting worth a shit.

Also Izzy pitched two innings tonight, struck out 3 (including Holiday/Berkman back to back), was throwing 91-92...

just saying to those teams needing a good reliever...

Obst · Jul 21, 2011

At least 12 teams have inquired on Adams, according to Passan. Jack Magruder of FOXSportsArizona.com hears that the Padres are asking for two top 100 prospects for Adams

Tailback U · Jul 21, 2011

Mogriffjr said:
Inge was a favorite a few years ago, guess he ain't hitting worth a shit.

Also Izzy pitched two innings tonight, struck out 3 (including Holiday/Berkman back to back), was throwing 91-92...

just saying to those teams needing a good reliever...

So I take it the Mets are trying to showcase Izzy to trade him and then make Parnell the closer?

I'm desperate for a closer.

EmpireWF · Jul 21, 2011

Tailback U said:
So I take it the Mets are trying to showcase Izzy to trade him and then make Parnell the closer?

I'm desperate for a closer.

For the time being, it's closer by committee (Beato will be the 9th inning guy tomorrow). They have been/are shopping Izzy though.

Obst · Jul 21, 2011

If the Braves are indeed close to completing a trade, it isn’t for Carlos Beltran, Rosenthal writes. Hunter Pence is not Atlanta’s slugger of choice, though the Braves have expressed interest in him, B.J. Upton, Ryan Ludwick, Jonny Gomes and others.

The Braves are reluctant to overpay for a rental player and they’re uncomfortable with the Astros’ asking price for Pence. The Braves would prefer not to send Jason Heyward to the minors, though the sophomore slugger’s struggles have compounded Atlanta’s need for a bat.

Goober · Jul 21, 2011

Ugh, why did you have to get hurt GoGo? All of a sudden the Brewers are gung ho on trading for Beltran. Unless he can play 3B I'll pass.

Braun-Morgan-Hart is just fine. I'll miss Gomez platooning with Morgan in center, but a platoon mate is still a smaller need then SS and 3B. Beltran's ability to play center at this point is questionable. So would he be replacing Corey Hart? Hart's a bum but he's worth more to the team then Beltran long term.

Obst · Jul 21, 2011

Goblinslayer said:
Ugh, why did you have to get hurt GoGo? All of a sudden the Brewers are gung ho on trading for Beltran. Unless he can play 3B I'll pass.

Braun-Morgan-Hart is just fine. I'll miss Gomez platooning with Morgan in center, but a platoon mate is still a smaller need then SS and 3B. Beltran's ability to play center at this point is questionable. So would he be replacing Corey Hart? Hart's a bum but he's worth more to the team then Beltran long term.

The Brewers will acquire Beltran if they can scrape together a package for him, according to ESPN.com's Buster Olney. Olney, who repeats that the Mets are still insisting on a high-end prospect for Beltran, likens the Brewers' pursuit to "searching for nickels under couch cushions."

Warner2BruceTD · Jul 21, 2011

There are 8 scouts watching Beltran today.

This always amuses me. What exactly are they scouting? The guy has been around forever. We all know he's playing well. He hit a HR two days ago. What could the posssibly be writing down on those notpads?

"Yup, its still Carlos Beltran."

Rudi · Jul 21, 2011

I really wonder what the Reds could get for Johnny Gomes.

Warner2BruceTD · Jul 21, 2011

Rudi said:
I really wonder what the Reds could get for Johnny Gomes.

Unless they get a legitimate everyday starting LF and need the roster spot, I wouldn't trade him. He rakes against lefties and is still useful as a PH in that capacity. Plus, he's sos streaky, he could catch fire for a month, who knows.

EmpireWF · Jul 21, 2011

If the Mets ship Beltran to Milwaukee, I'll be pissed. They have no legit prospects I thought.

Mets are likely asking for too much from Boston and Philly....at this point, if Minor is available from Atlanta, fine. They should get Pittsburgh's cheap ass involved, too.

RyanLeaf16 · Jul 22, 2011

Shields is just driving his value up tonight.

Heard today that the Rays are targeting Yonder Alonso and Devin Mesoraco in a deal involving James Shields.

:jizz:

Tailback U · Jul 22, 2011

Warner2BruceTD said:
There are 8 scouts watching Beltran today.

This always amuses me. What exactly are they scouting? The guy has been around forever. We all know he's playing well. He hit a HR two days ago. What could the posssibly be writing down on those notpads?

"Yup, its still Carlos Beltran."

I've sat next to a couple of scouts behind home plate and they are writing down and timing everything from bat speed to base running speed and I'm sure other stuff that I don't have a clue about. Or at least they are trying to.

FedEx227 · Jul 22, 2011

At the end of the day though I'm sure somebody has that information that they can just purchase or just look at what Carlos Beltran is. Scouting him for one game is going to give you a better idea than an entire career worth of stats, games, game logs, etc?

FedEx227 · Jul 22, 2011

RyanLeaf16 said:
Shields is just driving his value up tonight.

Heard today that the Rays are targeting Yonder Alonso and Devin Mesoraco in a deal involving James Shields.

:jizz:

That's a great deal for them. I love Shields but if you can get a power bat like Yonder mixed in with their 25 pitching prospects. Damn.

manchild24 · Jul 22, 2011

Beltran will be a Philly
or
Hunter Pence will be a Philly

Warner2BruceTD · Jul 22, 2011

FedEx227 said:
At the end of the day though I'm sure somebody has that information that they can just purchase or just look at what Carlos Beltran is. Scouting him for one game is going to give you a better idea than an entire career worth of stats, games, game logs, etc?

Seeriously, the whole world knows what Carlos Beltran is by now. Plus the Mets have gone around the horn and played everyone already this year. Always cracks me up.

FedEx227 said:
That's a great deal for them. I love Shields but if you can get a power bat like Yonder mixed in with their 25 pitching prospects. Damn.

That's a great deal for both sides, and it needs to get done RIGHT NOW.

LiquidLarry2GhostWF · Jul 22, 2011

Warner2BruceTD said:
Seeriously, the whole world knows what Carlos Beltran is by now. Plus the Mets have gone around the horn and played everyone already this year. Always cracks me up.

That's a great deal for both sides, and it needs to get done RIGHT NOW.

Would you purchase a car without looking at it first?

Yonder is kind of blocked in Cincy...yeah, they moved him to OF, but he is more of a 1B. He's a Gaby Sanchez type. Probably max out in the high 20's low 30's type of HRs, and not a defensive dynamo, but a good, consistent, high OBP good enough power, lots of doubles type bat in the major leagues.

Good prospect.

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