Littleton trade return - Beau Vaughan
by DSheppard on Dec 11, 2008 12:26 PM CST
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Per TR's blog,
"The Rangers have acquired pitcher Beau Vaughan from the Boston Red Sox to complete the Wes Littleton trade. He was 2-1 with a 2.12 ERA at Double A Portland and 1-1 with a 3.18 ERA at Triple A Pawtucket. He had 16 saves at Portland. He had 69 strikeouts in 58 innings with 48 hits allowed."
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TR fails to mention that hes 27 and has a 1.45 career whip in the minors. Here's his baseballcube page.
Still don't understand getting rid of littleton.
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so, we gave up wes for an older wes?
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
by Longhorn on Dec 11, 2008 12:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
heh
and a less proven wess
Mandatory reading before suggesting a trade
by ab03 on Dec 11, 2008 12:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
*wes
Mandatory reading before suggesting a trade
by ab03 on Dec 11, 2008 12:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This version ain't on the 40.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.
by thedirkatron on Dec 11, 2008 12:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
er, I mean, I assume he's not.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.
by thedirkatron on Dec 11, 2008 12:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he's not
but that would have been really dumb to trade for a guy on the 40
Mandatory reading before suggesting a trade
by ab03 on Dec 11, 2008 12:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
In fairness
That WHIP is seriously skewed by a couple seasons with almost no innings.
by brettgardner on Dec 11, 2008 12:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is the trade completed now?
I remember there was this whole, 1 prospect for certain, 2 if Wes makes the Sox’s roster. Is that still in play, or is it over?
by JBImaknee on Dec 11, 2008 12:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I HATE this trade
I would’ve rather taken a chance on some 17 year old.
by Coolbean04 on Dec 11, 2008 12:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
vaughn
can we get him some black framed glasses with skull and crossbones over the nose bridge
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Dec 11, 2008 12:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Beau
This is the second reliever named Beau that JD has traded for. Does anyone else get the feeling that if there were a reliever named Beau Murphy that JD would somehow manage to bring him to the Rangers?
by naropean on Dec 11, 2008 12:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If we got a Beau Murphy
He’d automatically become a starter.
by Coolbean04 on Dec 11, 2008 12:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice AFL pic for the Vaughanster
The next CJ Wilson?
http://mlb.mlb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Beau%20Vaughan&pos=P&sid=l119&t=p_pbp&pid=459409
by Goyogringo on Dec 11, 2008 12:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He looks like he got a
stick up his butt.
by Coolbean04 on Dec 11, 2008 12:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
natural reaction to being traded to the rangers.
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on Dec 11, 2008 12:53 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
And another quality pic
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by Lucas on Dec 11, 2008 12:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He must be doing that
on purpose, a joker.
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by t ball on Dec 11, 2008 1:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
unless it's the villain
he’s awesome. heh
by Mike E on Dec 11, 2008 1:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i like this guy already!
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by rentz on Dec 11, 2008 6:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
definitely knows how to take a good pic,
he actually reminds me of Dirk!
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by NYTXFAN on Dec 11, 2008 4:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That pic makes Harrison's
look normal
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by Gdawg on Dec 11, 2008 4:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he looks
like he has a reliever’s personality.
by clark on Dec 11, 2008 12:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Littleton wasn't going to bring back anything special.
No biggie.
meet me at the mawwl... it's goin dowwn...
by oc on Dec 11, 2008 1:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Q&A
ScotMartin (TX): Texas is making some noise on Johnson and Sheets. Do you think they will sign any major free agents this off season?
John Perrotto: No major free agents but I do think they have a legimate shot at Sheets, who is kinda major.
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
by Longhorn on Dec 11, 2008 1:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
sheets is "kinda" major, huh?
Mandatory reading before suggesting a trade
by ab03 on Dec 11, 2008 1:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sheets has fallen off the major list for some reason
I guess CC, Tex, KRod, and Manny just are a lot sexier names to have out there. Good for us, I think
by JBImaknee on Dec 11, 2008 1:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Remember when
people wanted to trade Tex for Sheets and Brewers fans were opposed.
"Yeah, like I had a chance there" - Lancaster batter, after striking out against Derek Holland
by chrisR on Dec 11, 2008 4:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm, i wonder who asked this question...heh
Katy (Houston): Do you think that the Rangers will trade Saltalamacchia? And if so, to whom and for what? Thank you.
John Perrotto: I think they want to see if Salty can live up to the hype, though I think they would deal him for front-line young pitchers like Masterson.
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
by Longhorn on Dec 11, 2008 1:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Masterson?
front-line?
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
by tyd3311 on Dec 11, 2008 1:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
lol
Ben Sheets (Dallas, TX): Will I keep my house here?
John Perrotto: It’s all up to you, Ben.
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
by Longhorn on Dec 11, 2008 1:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
interesting...
My gut tells me Max Ramirez will have the best career of all of the Rangers’ catchers.
- Perrotto
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
by Longhorn on Dec 11, 2008 1:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Or maybe he becomes a DH.
He could end up being the best hitter out of all the C’s for sure if he stays a C but hard to see him staying there in our organization.
"Some mornings it just doesn't seem worth it to gnaw through the leather straps."
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by Rangerchick on Dec 11, 2008 1:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's going to come down to Davis or Ramirez as your DH for the future.
I’d rather have the righty.
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by oc on Dec 11, 2008 1:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take the guy who scares pitchers
And I think Davis will scare pitchers.
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
by tyd3311 on Dec 11, 2008 1:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
id rather have davis
he has true massive power. max can hit dingers all day in frisco but will he be more of a doubles hitter in the big leagues with 18-22 HR a year? still valuable, but not what i think davis will do
by Smoakin in the Boys Room on Dec 11, 2008 1:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
last one...i think
dsnengnr (Arkansas): Who are the Marlins willing to give up for Max Ramirez?
John Perrotto: Not Jeremy Hermida and that’s a deal breaker, at least right now.
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
by Longhorn on Dec 11, 2008 1:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That's so strange to me
I don’t see why they would trade Max for Hermida.
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by Dirk Diggler on Dec 11, 2008 1:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
there is obviously another component to this
because we certainly don’t need another OF. The thing is, if JD is building this team to really compete in 2010, as of today our OF is where some of our biggest question marks remain. Byrd will be a FA after this season, Murphy still falls in the gray area between legit corner OF and 4th OF, and Cruz could be huge and could be a dud. If JD thinks Hermida comes into the mix and becomes our 2nd best OF, then perhaps he is willing to gamble. Hermida is the sort of player who could bust out moving from a pitchers park to a hitters park.
by clark on Dec 11, 2008 1:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I like the idea of a deal involving Max with Hermida
but not Salty’.
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
by tyd3311 on Dec 11, 2008 1:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i am not even sure
i like Max for Hermida. He is not a great defensive OF and some scouts have said they question his work ethic.
by clark on Dec 11, 2008 2:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Where do you see this?
The only thing I’ve seen questions about is his health.
by FirebatM3 on Dec 11, 2008 2:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
some scout was asked about
all of the Marlins’ potentially available players at the beginning of the offseason. i could be wrong, but i remember the scout saying that hermida certainly has talent, but he looked like he was half assing it last year.
by clark on Dec 11, 2008 2:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I believe I remember
something along those lines too, FWIW.
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by Rodney on Dec 11, 2008 2:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jeremy Hermida does nothing for me. No passion for the game. Once Fredi took him out of the lineup down the stretch, his lower lip was dragging. I saw him take BP late in the year and he looked like he was getting ready for an A-ball game. I have my doubts about him. No interest here
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
by tyd3311 on Dec 11, 2008 2:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't like that either
Although, like you, I do think Hermida has plenty of unrealized potential. It’s just that we are really down to one major trade chip that is superfluous around here, and I’d cringe to see that used on anything but a starting pitcher.
The Rangers will improve when the rotation improves, and adding Hermida does nothing to that end. Max or Salty is the only viable, non-damaging to the future, way to trade for a young starter that I can see.
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by tricer on Dec 11, 2008 3:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
this is worth noting:
Dante (NY): With the Yankees signing CC and most likely add Burnett or Sheets, is Phil Hughes still as untouchable as ever, even with their huge need for a young/solid catcher?
John Perrotto: They are willing to trade Phil Hughes, who other teams are starting to see as really nothing more than a No. 3 or No. 4 starter.
by clark on Dec 11, 2008 1:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I bet
the Yankees feel stupid for not trading Hughes for Johan Santana last year
by JBImaknee on Dec 11, 2008 1:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hughes
I think that would be giving up too early on him
Mandatory reading before suggesting a trade
by ab03 on Dec 11, 2008 1:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Cruz and Blalock?
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by oc on Dec 11, 2008 1:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Which part
about him being available or about him only being a #3 or #4? I don’t think teams see him that way, and if they did I don’t see the Yankees selling low.
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by t ball on Dec 11, 2008 11:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that part
and I agree. He’s probably availble in theory, but not under the notion that he’s a 3/4. At any rate, there just hasn’t been anything that’s happened that would lead someone who thought he was a front roto guy (and the Yankees obviously did) to drastically alter their opinion of his talent. He has been prone to non-arm injuries lately, but nothing has happened to his stuff – or his good command, other than a really inconsistent AFL.
I think he’s just talking out his rear or listening to someone else who is.
by Brett Perryman on Dec 12, 2008 12:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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