July 31, 200817 yr http://trades.mlblogs.com/archives/2008/07...cquire_bay.html With the three-way deal between the Pirates, Red Sox, and Marlins falling through, an MLB.com source says that the Rays are going to acquire right-handed hitting outfielder Jason Bay for Minor League prospects including shortstop Reid Brignac and right-hander Jeff Niemann. The Rays have not confirmed the deal. --Bill Chastain LB.com's Bill Chastain with the scoop - the Rays have acquired Jason Bay for Reid Brignac and Jeff Niemann. The Rays haven't confirmed it yet though. I wonder if Bay would DH for the Rays. Will we see a Jack Wilson trade next, or will that wait until the offseason? Brignac, 22, is hitting .257/.304/.429 in 91 Triple A games. He probably isn't ready yet. Niemann, 25, has a 3.53 ERA in 18 Triple A starts this year. He'll probably go straight into the Pirates' rotation Nothing in stone but its there
July 31, 200817 yr This is like fourth hand information, ESPN deadline chat is saying Jason Bay is headed to the Rays for Reid Brignac and Jeff Niemann. Interesting, if true.
July 31, 200817 yr Looks to be for Jeff Niemann and Reid Brignac... http://trades.mlblogs.com/archives/2008/07...cquire_bay.html
July 31, 200817 yr If this is true and TB makes the playoffs then TB and LAA are both going to be fun to watch. We have faired well against both.
July 31, 200817 yr That's a good deal for the Rays only giving up 1 of their top 4 prospects in Brignac. Long - term there wasn't a place for him in all likelihood after the drafting of Tim Beckham anyways. And now the Pirates have gotten 6 prospects back, only 2 real good ones I'd say for Bay, Nady and Marte.
July 31, 200817 yr Author QUOTE (DBAH0 @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 02:26 PM) That's a good deal for the Rays only giving up 1 of their top 4 prospects in Brignac. Long - term there wasn't a place for him in all likelihood after the drafting of Tim Beckham anyways. And now the Pirates have gotten 6 prospects back, only 2 real good ones I'd say for Bay, Nady and Marte. yeah 2 real good ones like you said in Tabata and Brignac which gives them atleast something, you have two OF to build around in Tabata and McCutchen and then Brignac at SS. If the Pirates trade Jack Wilson they could get another good prospect. Niemann I think will be a good add to their pitching staff, it cant hurt.
July 31, 200817 yr Author QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 02:33 PM) Any idea what Bay's contract situation looks like??? Under Control until 09, Free Agent '10
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 12:33 PM) Any idea what Bay's contract situation looks like??? His agreement calls for a $1 million signing bonus and salaries of $750,000 next year, $3.25 million in 2007, $5.75 million in 2008 and $7.5 million in 2009. His salary in the final year could also escalate by up to $750,000. Linkiness
July 31, 200817 yr Author 2:43pm: MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo says there is no done deal - the Rays might not make Brignac available. I think its stupid on the Rays part if they actually dont get Bay because they want to hold on to Brignac
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 02:38 PM) Linkiness Pretty good deal for the Rays, if they at least get him next year, cause they definitely will compete next year too...
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