Personally I think in two years Rasmus is going to be a stud. I would love to have him on our team. Rios, however, will be an awful bat for a RF.

 

On the other hand, I would not trade Carlos for Beachy, who has limited upside and is likely to be a #4 or #3 starter at best. Carlos is far and away one of our two best hitters right now. Saying that we have a suitable replacement in Dayan is not persuasive to me. We need both guys in the lineup to have a chance because we have so many other below average hitters. In addition, it is far from proven that Dayan can match Carlos' production.

 

I'd rather take Beachy's #3 starter potential for 5 more years than have Quentin for one more.

Beachy, who has limited upside and is likely to be a #4 or #3 starter at best.

Why?

Why?

based on the internal scouting reports i have read

I'd rather take Beachy's #3 starter potential for 5 more years than have Quentin for one more.

 

This, though Dan Hudson was a much better prospect/pitcher comming out, who we also could have kept for 5 more years.

 

Alright lemme stop beating a dead horse now.

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based on the internal scouting reports i have read

Are the from the same source that projected Hudson to be a #4 starter?

This, though Dan Hudson was a much better prospect/pitcher comming out, who we also could have kept for 5 more years.

 

Alright lemme stop beating a dead horse now.

 

I don't remember seeing any scouting report that had Hudson as better than a #3 starter.

I don't remember seeing any scouting report that had Hudson as better than a #3 starter.

 

That was his upside, though most also said #4. (same with Beachy) Their numbers in the minors (esp. in the IL) are nearly similar (Huddy had a better WHIP, K/9, BB/9, H/9. Beachy better ERA)

SI_JonHeyman Jon Heyman

rasmus a #chisox goal (as @JoeStrauss reported). but match w/ #stlcards may not be there. #tradedeadline

Buster_ESPN Buster Olney

No matter what happens with Colby Rasmus in the next five days, he's been devalued by the events of the last 10 days. It's too bad.

 

That's good news for the Sox

http://twitter.com/#!/DKnobler/status/95901772572401666

 

Cards now appear to be shopping Rasmus widely. Nationals, who need CF and have pitching, had scout in STL last night. #tradedeadline

Think of how much hair the whitesox would have with the addition of Rasmus with his mop and Beckhams ... that alone is reason to make the trade obviously.

That'd suck to get screwed by the Nationals again.

mlbtraderumors MLB Trade Rumors

My apologies for a big error I made: Joel Sherman's "asking for a ton" quote this morning referred to Cards/Rasmus, not Rays/Upton.

 

+1 on Tank AND TCQ.

Buster_ESPN Buster Olney

No matter what happens with Colby Rasmus in the next five days, he's been devalued by the events of the last 10 days. It's too bad.

 

How has he been devalued? He's playing pretty well?!

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jcrasnick Jerry Crasnick

Some baseball execs think Colby Rasmus & BJ Upton are better offseason trade candidates because universe of suitors would be larger #trades

 

Both players have talent, but are they going to be "impact'' bats for contenders in a pennant race? #rays #stlcardinals #trades

 

jcrasnick Jerry Crasnick

Some baseball execs think Colby Rasmus & BJ Upton are better offseason trade candidates because universe of suitors would be larger #trades

 

Both players have talent, but are they going to be "impact'' bats for contenders in a pennant race? #rays #stlcardinals #trades

 

Thanks for working all these tweets into this thread BTW. It makes it so easy to stay up to date.

So, the question is,...does acquiring Rasmus fall into a "buyers" or "sellers" category for the White Sox...? I suppose it depends on who they give up.

So, the question is,...does acquiring Rasmus fall into a "buyers" or "sellers" category for the White Sox...? I suppose it depends on who they give up.

 

I think it doesn't qualify as either honestly. It is dealing strength for strength.

Buster_ESPN Buster Olney

No matter what happens with Colby Rasmus in the next five days, he's been devalued by the events of the last 10 days. It's too bad.

 

How has he been devalued? He's playing pretty well?!

 

His team/manager doesn't want him

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/07/card...mus-widely.html

 

Cardinals Shopping Colby Rasmus

By Tim Dierkes [July 26 at 12:04pm CST]

An AL official told Joel Sherman of the New York Post that the Cardinals "are definitely shopping" center fielder Colby Rasmus, despite public denials. The official says the Cards "are asking for a ton." Danny Knobler of CBS Sports agrees, tweeting that the Cards are shopping Rasmus widely. Knobler notes that the Nationals had a scout in St. Louis last night.

 

The White Sox and Rays have also been linked to Rasmus, but earlier this month GM John Mozeliak said a trade is "highly unlikely." The Mariners have also inquired, tweets Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports, and Knobler notes that the Giants have watched Rasmus as a possible Carlos Beltran backup plan.

 

Even in a down year, the 24-year-old Rasmus is hitting .245/.332/.421 on the season. He's under team control through 2014.

Sounds like St. Louis is trying to up the price on KW with some media help. Don't fall for it Mr. Williams.

Saw he hit a homer and made a nice diving catch in CF last night for the cards

If I had to bet Id say the Sox arent getting him.

 

If the Sox make any moves it would be small ones (ie thornton).

If I had to bet Id say the Sox arent getting him.

 

If the Sox make any moves it would be small ones (ie thornton).

I hope trading Matt Thornton is more than a small move...