Is the person or people that run mlbtraderumors.com from Chicago or are they a national site?  I ask because most of the stuff I read on there pertains to Chicago baseball and the latest thing on there has Baltimore offering Tejada for Contreras, Uribe, Sweeny and Woodson.

 

BTW this is all public record crap with web registration.

 

The registrar of mlbtraderumors.com is Tim Dierkes in Lombard

 

This is probably why this is so sox/cubs based.

 

 

But something that is interesting is .

 

Tim Dierkes is quoted in foxsports

 

 

 

rotoauthority.com has the Same address, same registrar

 

So while his sources seem to some web boards. He does operate a few websites and has written some articles for foxsports in their fantasy sports area. He also seems to be a contributor to rotoworld. So if in fact he is one and the same, maybe its not all conjecture and bulls***. I still find using message boards as a printed source a bit dicey at best. It wil be interesting to keep an eye out on how many of his predictions comes true, versus reporting after the fact.

Edited January 5, 200620 yr by southsideirish71

Would KW be lying if he said the Sox needed Tejada?

 

Everything he's said has not only been politically correct, but it has been flat out correct too. I don't see a smokescreen at all. If Baltimore finds some sort of match, KW is willing to investigate.

 

Tejada would be a luxury, and if the planets align, he may wear black and white pinstripes next year. If they don't, which I don't think they will, then he's not coming to the South Side. I think it's pretty easy to tell that.

There is no need to worry about this. It is Baltimore saddled with a Nomar scenario right now, and KW is in the catbird seat. As disgruntled as Tejada with their management, if nothing happens before spring they might be forced into accepting something like Contreras for Tejada straight up. Well, I can wish anyway...

 

SFF

Edited January 5, 200620 yr by SpringfieldFan

There is no need to worry about this.  It is Baltimore saddled with a Nomar scenario right now, and KW is in the catbird seat.  As disgruntled as Tejada with their management, if nothing happens before spring they might be forced into accepting Contreras for Tejada straight up.  Well, I can wish anyway...

 

SFF

If I had to choose between that, and being saddled with the massive contracts of Ramirez and Clement, I'd do it simply for the money. But if the price for Tejada got so low that we could pull that deal off straight...it'd be insanity for other teams to not try to get into the game.

A GM will never tell the truth, so there is still a possibilty Tejada will join the South Siders and the dangerous line-up of Pods,Tejada,Konerko,Thome,Dye sounds like the NEW MURDERS ROW

And Jon Garland's people have broken off all negotiations with the White Sox.  He wants to play on the West Coast 2 years from now.

I believe someone famous once said, "It ain't over till it's over." I believe Kenny said he wasn't trading Marte too.

Edited January 5, 200620 yr by elrockinMT

I believe someone famous once said, "It ain't over till it's over." I believe Kenny said he wasn't trading Marte too.

So True...did even think of that one

Edited January 5, 200620 yr by wilmot825

Kenny seems content with the 6 starters. I doubt this trade happens unless the O's beef it up.

If anybody takes what Kenny says when it comes to trades or signings at face value, then you haven't been paying attention the last 2-3 years.

After reading that,I would say it has a better chance of happening then not!

After reading that,I would say it has a better chance of happening then not!

Its weird because I have the same feeling. I thought all this talk of Tejada playing for the Sox was mostly BS, then KW says what he says and I think there's a chance he does. Manny said on espn.com that he's staying in Boston, so if he's telling the truth, that rules out one Tejada destination.

Manny said on espn.com that he's staying in Boston, so if he's telling the truth, that rules out one Tejada destination.

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Was thinking the same thing.

A GM will never tell the truth, so there is still a possibilty Tejada will join the South Siders and the dangerous line-up of Pods,Tejada,Konerko,Thome,Dye sounds like the NEW MURDERS ROW

 

Sounds a lot like the 2000-2004 Chicago White Sox, with slightly better balance, slightly better hitters, older players, and better defense(than the 2000-2004 teams).

Its weird because I have the same feeling. I thought all this talk of Tejada playing for the Sox was mostly BS, then KW says what he says and I think there's a chance he does. Manny said on espn.com that he's staying in Boston, so if he's telling the truth, that rules out one Tejada destination.

I wouldnt' say Manny staying totally rules it out, the Red Sox still need a short stop, would like to dump Clement, and have both cash and prospects that could help make things happen. It's not likely, but it's still possible.

Sounds a lot like the 2000-2004 Chicago White Sox, with slightly better balance, slightly better hitters, older players, and better defense(than the 2000-2004 teams).

 

And 5 strong starters.

A simple Tejada for Contreras Uribe deal is fine; giving away the farm on top of that - forget it.

And 5 strong starters.

 

Nah.

 

6 strong starters

A simple Tejada for Contreras Uribe deal is fine; giving away the farm on top of that - forget it.

I would trade the Charlotte knights for Miguel Tejada for sure.

Didn't KW go after Clement last year before he signed with Boston thus changing our focus to El Duque? If that's the case, maybe KW goes and gets Clement (thinking Coop can fix him too) for a smaller package and then trades Contreras for pitching prospects and bullpen help. Thus keeping 6 starters and bolstering the bullpen.

Didn't KW go after Clement last year before he signed with Boston thus changing our focus to El Duque?  If that's the case, maybe KW goes and gets Clement (thinking Coop can fix him too) for a smaller package and then trades Contreras for pitching prospects and bullpen help.  Thus keeping 6 starters and bolstering the bullpen.

Green?

Im guessing no tejada trade, is there any chance we resign contreras for a longer term contract (2 or 3 more years)? Id still rather have Jose than Tejada if they both have more years on their contract, but Id take Tejada with years over Contreras with only one year

Im guessing no tejada trade, is there any chance we resign contreras for a longer term contract (2 or 3 more years)?  Id still rather have Jose than Tejada if they both have more years on their contract, but Id take Tejada with years over Contreras with only one year

With Brandon ready to go? I just can't see that happening.

I guess its a good thing to have too many good pitchers

I just cant imagine losing Contreras after last year, but having Buehrle, Garland, Vasquez, Garcia, and McCarthy signed is an amazing rotation with a lot of years left.

With Brandon ready to go?  I just can't see that happening.

I would rather sign Count and get rid of Freddy via trade or FA.