July 23, 201510 yr QUOTE (staxx @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 02:03 PM) Only problem is that our fantastic manager doesn't know how to platoon vs LHP/RHP We have that issue right now as it is. Alvarez's numbers are quite similar to LaRoches, he's got 1 year of arb eligibility remaining so he's at least moderately cheaper, he's worse on defense but we have the DH slot and they don't, LaRoche has more of a recent NL history and might even break out of his current slump if he were sent there. Basically it would be a trade of the White Sox "Saving some money" for "Taking on a headcase". Seems like a decent enough gamble. We paid $12.5 mil per year for Alvarez's production out of the DH spot this year already.
July 23, 201510 yr Jon Morosi @jonmorosi 2m2 minutes ago #BlueJays and #Cubs have scouts in attendance at David Price's start in Detroit today. @FOXSports
July 23, 201510 yr QUOTE (staxx @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 01:03 PM) Only problem is that our fantastic manager doesn't know how to platoon vs LHP/RHP I'm not sure who Robin would pencil in at DH if he didn't have LaRoche playing, more or less, full-time. The guys on the bench are guy you pinch hit for, not guys who can step in as DH. The players Oakland received for Scott Kazmir are RHP Daniel Mengden (#19 on the Astros top prospect list, now #13 on Oakland's list) and catcher Jacob Nottingham (#22 on the Astros top prospect list, not mentioned on the A's list yet)/ MLB trade rumors mentions that Mengden throws 4 pitches, and he could develop into a starter, although some scouts think of him as a reliever. Nottingham has a decent bat, but he may not stay at catcher.
July 23, 201510 yr QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 01:08 PM) We have that issue right now as it is. Alvarez's numbers are quite similar to LaRoches, he's got 1 year of arb eligibility remaining so he's at least moderately cheaper, he's worse on defense but we have the DH slot and they don't, LaRoche has more of a recent NL history and might even break out of his current slump if he were sent there. Basically it would be a trade of the White Sox "Saving some money" for "Taking on a headcase". Seems like a decent enough gamble. We paid $12.5 mil per year for Alvarez's production out of the DH spot this year already. Just DFAd Gillaspie- same player, different team, a little worse of a year.
July 24, 201510 yr Chris Cotillo @ChrisCotillo 5m5 minutes ago Source w/ knowledge of Padres' thinking: "They're seeing how this series with Miami goes. Some in the org. still believe they have a chance"
July 24, 201510 yr Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson going to the Mets. Jazz hands. In-division trades are all the rage.
July 24, 201510 yr #Braves will obtain RHPs Rob Whalen and John Gant from #Mets for J. Uribe and K. Johnson, source confirms @joelsherman1 report. @FOXSports https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/status/624718481607389187
July 25, 201510 yr QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 24, 2015 -> 06:02 PM) Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson going to the Mets. Jazz hands. In-division trades are all the rage. Next intradivision deal: Samardzija to Royals. Calling it
July 25, 201510 yr QUOTE (Dunt @ Jul 20, 2015 -> 10:31 PM) Tigers are considering trading Price and Cespedes. Starting to look like Rick might have overplayed his hand waiting so long to trade Shark. This Cespedes situation is strange. His contract calls for him to be released after the season, and released players cannot he signed by the team that releases them until the middle of May, so unless he agrees to an extension during the season, he is truly is a rental for the Tigers or any team that trades for him.
July 26, 201510 yr #Royals were close to acquiring Cueto from #Reds earlier tonight, sources tell me and @jonmorosi. Deal fell through. https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/625140321039568896 Sources indicate that the problem was that one of the players going from the #Royals to the #Reds for Cueto did not check out medically. https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/625140327515574272
July 26, 201510 yr #Royals & #Reds continue to work on deal that would send Johnny Cueto to KC despite hiccup as first reported by @Ken_Rosenthal & @jonmorosi https://twitter.com/JimBowden_ESPN/status/625298668304879617
July 26, 201510 yr Sources: Momentum building toward Hamels trade. Offers have improved since no-hitter. Teams asking for less money, offering better players. https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/625304658140098560 The five teams with the most recent interest in Hamels: #Cubs, #Dodgers, #Rangers, #Yankees, #SFGiants. Not listed in any particular order. https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/625304666017013760
July 26, 201510 yr QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jul 26, 2015 -> 08:10 AM) Sources: Momentum building toward Hamels trade. Offers have improved since no-hitter. Teams asking for less money, offering better players. https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/625304658140098560 The five teams with the most recent interest in Hamels: #Cubs, #Dodgers, #Rangers, #Yankees, #SFGiants. Not listed in any particular order. https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/625304666017013760 Wow...the Rangers, you'd have to think they're thinking more long-term than this season, although they have a slight chance THIS year. Definitely have the minor league pieces to make it work, and the budget/payroll. That's the kind of move you would have expected out of the White Sox a decade ago, the equivalent of trading for F. Garcia in 2004.
July 26, 201510 yr QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 26, 2015 -> 09:14 AM) Wow...the Rangers, you'd have to think they're thinking more long-term than this season, although they have a slight chance THIS year. Definitely have the minor league pieces to make it work, and the budget/payroll. That's the kind of move you would have expected out of the White Sox a decade ago, the equivalent of trading for F. Garcia in 2004. Rangers continue to be involved in Cole Hamels conversation; they envision a time when they can team him with Yu Darvish. https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/625302192203956225
July 26, 201510 yr Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal 5m5 minutes ago Sources: #BlueJays still talking to #Brewers about Fiers. TOR numerous balls in air: Samardzija, Cueto, Price if he becomes available, etc.
July 26, 201510 yr QUOTE (Bigsoxhurt35 @ Jul 26, 2015 -> 10:08 AM) I'm hoping we can get Shark off the market before Price become available. Better hope shark gets traded today. This weekend was going to be the decision deadline on if tigers sell or not.
July 26, 201510 yr Industry sentiment has Rangers as favorites for Cole Hamels. Long-term motivation, prospects to swing a deal and Hamels can't block trade. https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/625316594814722049
July 26, 201510 yr If the Tigers keep David Price, they'll look to add before July 31 -- and they are in the market now checking on upgrades. https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/625380947727355908
July 26, 201510 yr #Dodgers view Yovani Gallardo of #Rangers as a backup plan if they do not land Cole Hamels or David Price, source says. @FOXSports https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/status/625395492415864832
July 26, 201510 yr QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jul 26, 2015 -> 04:04 PM) #Dodgers view Yovani Gallardo of #Rangers as a backup plan if they do not land Cole Hamels or David Price, source says. @FOXSports https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/status/625395492415864832 Since when are the Rangers sellers? I thought they were looking to buy.
July 26, 201510 yr QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 26, 2015 -> 03:11 PM) Since when are the Rangers sellers? I thought they were looking to buy. Trying to both I've heard. They're trying to get Hamels because he's locked up long term already and would fit well in front/behind Yu next year.
July 26, 201510 yr QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 26, 2015 -> 02:11 PM) Since when are the Rangers sellers? I thought they were looking to buy. Looking long-term buy on Hamels and short-term sell (and then re-sign) on Gallardo. Have the depth of C. Lewis, Martin Perez, Harrison and Nick Martinez all not in the projected rotation for 2016.
July 26, 201510 yr I just ran into #Tigers President Dave Dombrowski in the press dining at Fenway Park he told me they are going to try and win #buyers https://twitter.com/JimBowden_ESPN/status/625450435852259328
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