July 29, 201114 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 29, 2011 -> 11:57 AM) So, lets say Pence goes to ATL for some pitching. We then have: Phils Red Sox Reds in the mix for Quentin. The Reds have some catching prospects that interest me. Reds yes. Grandal all over my face.
July 29, 201114 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 29, 2011 -> 11:57 AM) So, lets say Pence goes to ATL for some pitching. We then have: Phils Red Sox Reds in the mix for Quentin. The Reds have some catching prospects that interest me. Did you get a reply from your text? Because I don't remember seeing Cincinnati mentioned this entire thread.
July 29, 201114 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 29, 2011 -> 11:57 AM) So, lets say Pence goes to ATL for some pitching. We then have: Phils Red Sox Reds in the mix for Quentin. The Reds have some catching prospects that interest me. Also, if the Reds are in on Quentin, they clearly aren't confident in Heisey or Alonso.
July 29, 201114 yr On a side note to this Quentin thing, has there been an update on Viciedo's thumb?
July 29, 201114 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 29, 2011 -> 11:57 AM) So, lets say Pence goes to ATL for some pitching. We then have: Phils Red Sox Reds in the mix for Quentin. The Reds have some catching prospects that interest me. Are the Reds still buyers? They are 6.5 back
July 29, 201114 yr The Reds primary focus has been SP. I haven't heard much about them looking for bats. Though I'd love either one of their two catching studs.
July 29, 201114 yr QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jul 29, 2011 -> 12:01 PM) Also, if the Reds are in on Quentin, they clearly aren't confident in Heisey or Alonso. Is Alonzo playing the OF these days?
July 29, 201114 yr QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 29, 2011 -> 12:06 PM) The Reds primary focus has been SP. I haven't heard much about them looking for bats. Though I'd love either one of their two catching studs. The Reds are in on Pence, but he's the Phillies' to lose, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (on Twitter). Edited July 29, 201114 yr by RockRaines
July 29, 201114 yr QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 29, 2011 -> 11:49 AM) It's not unprecedented for a player around his age to just lose it. Especially one who doesn't take conditioning and off-season work as seriously as others.
July 29, 201114 yr QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jul 29, 2011 -> 12:06 PM) Especially one who doesn't take conditioning and off-season work as seriously as others. Simply not true.
July 29, 201114 yr Yikes! Would that be the best defensive OF ever? Pence, Stubbs and Bruce? Although Pence's arm would be kinda wasted in LF.
July 29, 201114 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 29, 2011 -> 12:06 PM) Is Alonzo playing the OF these days? Yes. He's also a pretty bad defender though. They called him up when they traded Gomes. Dusty indicated Alonso will be coming off the bench.
July 29, 201114 yr The Pirates were mentioned once a possible suitor, but I find that hard to believe. They could make a minor move, like for Derrick Lee. However, they must have a decent farm system since they've been in a rebuilding phase longer than many SoxTalk posters have been alive.
July 29, 201114 yr QUOTE (chunk23 @ Jul 29, 2011 -> 11:46 AM) Prior to this season, Dunn was one of the most consistent hitters in baseball. It's not ridiculous to expect him to turn it around, once and if his BABIP ever returns to career norms. Looking at his numbers, it's just impossible to explain why he's been this bad. I know I expect him to turn it around any day now. I've said that all season and I'll keep saying it. Dont you actually have to put the ball in play for BABIP to matter?
July 29, 201114 yr QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Jul 29, 2011 -> 12:10 PM) The Pirates were mentioned once a possible suitor, but I find that hard to believe. They could make a minor move, like for Derrick Lee. However, they must have a decent farm system since they've been in a rebuilding phase longer than many SoxTalk posters have been alive. It's a lot better than decent. But it would be foolish for them to make any major moves. They're not going anywhere in the postseason if they get there. Which I don't think they will. They need to stick with their current plan.
July 29, 201114 yr QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jul 29, 2011 -> 12:06 PM) Especially one who doesn't take conditioning and off-season work as seriously as others. Just like Mark Buehrle never took it seriously for about 10 years
July 29, 201114 yr QUOTE (docsox24 @ Jul 29, 2011 -> 12:14 PM) Dont you actually have to put the ball in play for BABIP to matter?
July 29, 201114 yr If Quentin doesn't get traded before game time on Sunday, does he start? Awk....ward.....
July 29, 201114 yr QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 29, 2011 -> 12:21 PM) If Quentin doesn't get traded before game time on Sunday, does he start? Awk....ward..... wouldnt surprise me if he got the day off
July 29, 201114 yr Joel Sherman Joelsherman1 Joel Sherman Heard #Phillies might be willing to redirect D.Brown to 3d team to get prospects #Astros prefer for Pence. Hou likes #Braves prospects more 2 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply
July 29, 201114 yr QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jul 29, 2011 -> 10:33 AM) Joel Sherman Joelsherman1 Joel Sherman Heard #Phillies might be willing to redirect D.Brown to 3d team to get prospects #Astros prefer for Pence. Hou likes #Braves prospects more 2 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply Well that would stink, 3 way deal with Houston, Philly and Atlanta leaving Kenny out in the cold...
July 29, 201114 yr QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jul 29, 2011 -> 12:33 PM) Joel Sherman Joelsherman1 Joel Sherman Heard #Phillies might be willing to redirect D.Brown to 3d team to get prospects #Astros prefer for Pence. Hou likes #Braves prospects more 2 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply Not good news for the Sox if indeed they want to deal Quentin to the Phils.
July 29, 201114 yr QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jul 29, 2011 -> 12:33 PM) Joel Sherman Joelsherman1 Joel Sherman Heard #Phillies might be willing to redirect D.Brown to 3d team to get prospects #Astros prefer for Pence. Hou likes #Braves prospects more 2 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply So why would the Braves help the Phillies, the team they would potentially face in the NLCS?
July 29, 201114 yr QUOTE (Cali @ Jul 29, 2011 -> 01:38 PM) Well that would stink, 3 way deal with Houston, Philly and Atlanta leaving Kenny out in the cold... There's no way Philly and Atlanta are in the same deal together.
July 29, 201114 yr QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 29, 2011 -> 12:39 PM) So why would the Braves help the Phillies, the team they would potentially face in the NLCS? I doubt they would. Dom Brown would be going to a different team for prospects that Astros like as much or more than Atlanta's, would be my guess.
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