Kenny asked for Holland straight up for Danks. The Rangers said f*** no, we need more than that if I recall correctly.

 

Now that makes sense.

Kenny asked for Holland straight up for Thornton. The Rangers said f*** no, we need more than that if I recall correctly.

 

No, this was the deal that KW offered.

No, this was the deal that KW offered.

Were there sources that confirmed this? I thought it was just on the rumor mill with nothing really backing it up...

Kenny asked for Holland straight up for Danks. The Rangers said f*** no, we need more than that if I recall correctly.

 

 

The Sox asked for Holland for Thornton. The Rangers said throw in Danks.

I can't see Pittsburgh taking a player of Konerko's age and contract.

It's not completely unrealistic. I'm offering two good prospects for him.

 

I was honestly thinking of Matt Joyce when I read it.

Any idea what teams would be interested in alexi if we made him available - and what the potential return would be?

 

I'd imagine the losers on Ryes might be very tempted if alexi could be had

Any idea what teams would be interested in alexi if we made him available - and what the potential return would be?

 

I'd imagine the losers on Ryes might be very tempted if alexi could be had

 

 

brewers maybe? i know they were rumored to be in the reyes sweepstakes, so they're looking to upgrade the ss position. not sure what kind of return the sox could get.

I can't see Pittsburgh taking a player of Konerko's age and contract.

 

I vaguely recall reading early reports the Pirates were interested in perhaps making a surprise signing during FA. I figured maybe with the prospect of Fielder and Pujols changing teams, the Pirates would see an opening in their division. I also sincerely think someone like Konerko could help their club tremendously. Plus they have a lot of intriguing talent.

 

I think a smart move for Kenny would be to trade Konerko this offseason and move Dunn back to 1B. Konerko has a ton of value and we can get teams that missed out to Fielder/Pujols to overpay. Dunn would benefit as well, since he wouldn't sulk on the bench after a horrendous at-bat. He could field. He could forget.

I can't see Pittsburgh taking a player of Konerko's age and contract.

I actually could. If they feel like they've finally reached a point where contention is within grasp, which is totally possible given their first half of 2011, they might want to make a push by targeting some established players to put them over the top. It also signals a change, that the organization is no longer a seller. This sounds really lame, but for a fan base that has dealt with historical levels of incompetence, it means something.

Any idea what teams would be interested in alexi if we made him available - and what the potential return would be?

 

I'd imagine the losers on Ryes might be very tempted if alexi could be had

 

I would think they would try and sign Jimmy Rollins before trading pieces to get Alexei. Rollins will come cheaper than Reyes.

I would think they would try and sign Jimmy Rollins before trading pieces to get Alexei. Rollins will come cheaper than Reyes.

Ah - so the SS market is thin this year?

I actually could. If they feel like they've finally reached a point where contention is within grasp, which is totally possible given their first half of 2011, they might want to make a push by targeting some established players to put them over the top. It also signals a change, that the organization is no longer a seller. This sounds really lame, but for a fan base that has dealt with historical levels of incompetence, it means something.

 

They probably missed their window last season. Though getting a big named player could change some perceptions and maybe sell some tickets.

I'd like to see Danks traded to Boston for Reddick and Lowrie

They probably missed their window last season. Though getting a big named player could change some perceptions and maybe sell some tickets.

Their window is only getting bigger. Huntington is doing a good job, and also yes. Ticket sales would go up. People in Pittsburgh love the Pirates. They want a reason to pay to watch them. Can't say I blame them. They have the best stadium in baseball.....if they just had a watchable team it would do wonders.

Their window is only getting bigger. Huntington is doing a good job, and also yes. Ticket sales would go up. People in Pittsburgh love the Pirates. They want a reason to pay to watch them. Can't say I blame them. They have the best stadium in baseball.....if they just had a watchable team it would do wonders.

 

In that division? I doubt they are in it next year.

 

In that division? I doubt they are in it next year.

As is, me too. But you need to understand the desperation of a Pirates fan. Imagine being one.....wow......they exist and they're ready for something to cheer about.

I'd like to see Danks traded to Boston for Reddick and Lowrie

 

I wouldn't want Reddick. We already have a corner OF logjam as it is. Lowrie makes sense only if we want to dump Alexei. Brewers do a make a lot of sense for Alexei, but their farm system is total garbage.

 

Now, the Cardinals might be an intriguing team for Alexei, as their other choices are overpay for Rollins or overpay for Furcal.

Do the Mets have a replacement for Reyes?

 

How good is their farm?

Do the Mets have a replacement for Reyes?

 

How good is their farm?

 

Daniel Murphy and eventually Wilmer Flores, I think. Farm has some high-ceiling pitchers, but Mets pitchers ALWAYS bust, don't they? Mejia, Harvey, and at least one more good one.

Daniel Murphy and eventually Wilmer Flores, I think. Farm has some high-ceiling pitchers, but Mets pitchers ALWAYS bust, don't they? Mejia, Harvey, and at least one more good one.

 

Phil Humber?

Phil Humber?

 

No, sorry. I was listing the high ceiling arms they have now, not guys they've busted.

No, sorry. I was listing the high ceiling arms they have now, not guys they've busted.

 

Oh, gotcha. I know nothing about their current farm, so I assumed you were listing former busts I'd also never heard of.

Oh, gotcha. I know nothing about their current farm, so I assumed you were listing former busts I'd also never heard of.

 

Yeah, my phrases were in a weird order.