Jayson Stark is saying that the Phillies offered up Jared Cosart, Jonathan Singleton, and another mid tier pitching prospect for Hunter Pence. Quentin is cheaper and has been more productive this year than Pence, but is worse defensively, but I would think a similar package could be had for CQ. Giving the Sox a solid bat in the system to replace PK and a starter for 2013.

Jayson Stark is saying that the Phillies offered up Jared Cosart, Jonathan Singleton, and another mid tier pitching prospect for Hunter Pence. Quentin is cheaper and has been more productive this year than Pence, but is worse defensively, but I would think a similar package could be had for CQ. Giving the Sox a solid bat in the system to replace PK and a starter for 2013.

 

He's only cheaper by a million and a half bucks or so. And Pence is under team-control for two more years after this one. That's a big deal. He doesn't durable and an absolute stud in RF. I doubt they'd offer that same package (though I'd love it if they did) for CQ.

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He's only cheaper by a million and a half bucks or so. And Pence is under team-control for two more years after this one. That's a big deal. He doesn't durable and an absolute stud in RF. I doubt they'd offer that same package (though I'd love it if they did) for CQ.

That million and a half bucks is actually a big deal with the Luxury Tax threshold in there.

Buster_ESPN Buster Olney

Source: Phillies have done background work on Carlos Quentin, who could be middle-of-the-order bat they covet.

If it were CQ + Thornton I'd demand one of Brown/Singleton be in there

Dom Brown would be a sexy get.

That million and a half bucks is actually a big deal with the Luxury Tax threshold in there.

 

How close are they to this threshold?

 

Dom Brown would be a sexy get.

 

They wouldn't part with him for Halladay, no? I'd be shocked.

Buster_ESPN Buster Olney

Source: Phillies have done background work on Carlos Quentin, who could be middle-of-the-order bat they covet.

Its more than background work....

How close are they to this threshold?

They're about $3 million away according to this source, and I've read others saying they're even closer than that.

They wouldn't part with him for Halladay, no? I'd be shocked.

Of course not, Halladay isn't an OF.

Its more than background work....

Is Dom Brown possible?

Is Dom Brown possible?

I'll ridicule J4L a bit, but honestly, it's really unlikely.

How close are they to this threshold?

 

 

 

They wouldn't part with him for Halladay, no? I'd be shocked.

Let me dream!!

I'll ridicule J4L a bit, but honestly, it's really unlikely.

Yea, Im sane so I know it's unlikely, but man that would be a haul. I would even pay for the difference to keep the Phillies payroll under the luxury tax.

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Its more than background work....

Do tell...

Is Dom Brown possible?

I'm not familiar with their system, but I know they are further along in discussions than background work.

I'm not familiar with their system, but I know they are further along in discussions than background work.

If they're not moving people from their big league club (i.e. Brown), then the other guys that would match up for Q are their A-ball level pitchers.

If they're not moving people from their big league club (i.e. Brown), then the other guys that would match up for Q are their A-ball level pitchers.

Kw's main goal right now is to stockpile quality young pitching. Not sure about low level guys though.

If they're not moving people from their big league club (i.e. Brown), then the other guys that would match up for Q are their A-ball level pitchers.

John Singleton could be a guy too. I just don't see the Sox going for a package that's completely A ball players. I see them wanting guys that can contribute now or next year.

John Singleton could be a guy too. I just don't see the Sox going for a package that's completely A ball players. I see them wanting guys that can contribute now or next year.

Then it's gonna be real hard for them to match up with the Phitin's.

Then it's gonna be real hard for them to match up with the Phitin's.

Well then take a look at the Braves system as an alternative. Those are the two that are hottest after Q.

Then it's gonna be real hard for them to match up with the Phitin's.

 

I want me some Biddle.

Well then take a look at the Braves system as an alternative. Those are the two that are hottest after Q.

The time is actually now right for the Braves to move for a bat. McCann got hurt last night on a throw, probably an Oblique injury, probably a DL trip, and Larry came back, played 1 game, and went back to the DL.

The time is actually now right for the Braves to move for a bat. McCann got hurt last night on a throw, probably an Oblique injury, probably a DL trip, and Larry came back, played 1 game, and went back to the DL.

They be shoppin. If the Sox lose this afternoon, I expect Q to be gone by friday night.

And it looks like Beltran to the Giants so Braves turn attention elsewhere for a bat