venezuelansoxfan Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Ken Rosenthal Posted: 3 minutes ago The Mets are the winners of the Kris Benson sweepstakes, acquiring the righthander along with two minor leaguers for third baseman Ty Wigginton and Class AA lefthander Matt Peterson. The Twins also wanted Benson, but the talks broke down when Minnesota would not part with Class AAA outfielder Jason Kubel. The Braves also made a last-minute bid and apparently were willing to part with one of their top pitching prospects, believed to be Class AA righthander Jose Capellan. Benson, a free agent at the end of the season, is 8-8 with a 4.22 ERA this season. The Mets likely will attempt to sign him to a contract extension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 I see the Mets got him. Well.. there you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoArow33 Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Nothing for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 I think LoDuca just became a Marlin too in a six player swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Levine was just on AM1000 just after 5 p.m. and said he wouldn't be surprised if the Sox stood pat. But he also indicated they have been looking hard for a right handed bat (yes, right handed) and there are a couple players they're trying to land. Bautista of Arizona was mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoArow33 Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Seriously, we're not getting anything this deadline. This blows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Seriously, we're not getting anything this deadline. This blows. Randy Johnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Randy Johnson :sleep :sleep :sleep :sleep :headshake :headshake :headshake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Randy Johnson BTW, I'm keeping his avi up until the deadline passes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoArow33 Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Randy Johnson Don't tease me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 I just want it to happen so badly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 He's not a twin.....I'm happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoArow33 Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Yet the Twins have owned us this month. So we need someone. I hate when Kenny 'stands pat'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Wow! Mets just made another trade and got Victor Zambrano (the pitcher I was saying the sox should have gotten earlier in the season) But his price was steep. Mets- Victor Zambrano D-Rays- Scott Kazmir (Their top pitching prospect) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He_Gawn Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Damn, they got Victor Zambrano too! And people say we gave up our entire farm system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Who is the Mets GM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Who is the Mets GM? Jim Duquette. I believe he is Dan Duquette's (the much maligned former GM of the Red Sox) cousin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Yet the Twins have owned us this month. So we need someone. I hate when Kenny 'stands pat'. :headshake When has Kenny every 'stood pat'? Kenny will make a move, whether it be before the trade deadline, or before the waiver deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaSoxFan Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 I'm keeping this avi up too. I am going to change it to Ken and Jerry's Cherry Garcia after the deadline passes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 The mets seem awfully serious about making a move this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoArow33 Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 :headshake When has Kenny every 'stood pat'? Kenny will make a move, whether it be before the trade deadline, or before the waiver deadline. Last off-season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Last off-season. What are you talking about? Aquiring Everett and Alomar and Scott Sullivan was standing pat? Just because Kenny makes his move before anyone else does, doesn't mean he stood pat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 What are you talking about? Aquiring Everett and Alomar and Scott Sullivan was standing pat? Just because Kenny makes his move before anyone else does, doesn't mean he stood pat. Nah...He's talking about November of 2003 until Spring Training of 2004.... However, he's still wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoArow33 Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Get off my ass. November to Spring 2003 is standing pat, there were some good guys out there that could be helping us now...But we stood pat...Takatsu and Politte great pickups, but damn, you can't be 4 GB and not go get anyone at the TD. Getting Garcia is nice, but we left a hole at catcher and without Olivo like it or not there's a hole in the offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Get off my ass. November to Spring 2003 is standing pat, there were some good guys out there that could be helping us now...But we stood pat...Takatsu and Politte great pickups, but damn, you can't be 4 GB and not go get anyone at the TD. Getting Garcia is nice, but we left a hole at catcher and without Olivo like it or not there's a hole in the offense. Well - it's hard to sign a guy when you don't have any money. JR was telling Kenny he actually needed to decrease payroll by a couple million, so if you want to blame someone, blame JR. We'll get off YOUR ass, when you get off Kenny's ass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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