Guardado possibly on the move?

by sidebar54 on Jul 22, 2008 11:09 AM CDT

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/4CE8A002CBE943458625748E000E736F?OpenDocument

The Cardinals' pursuit of a lefthanded reliever to fortify their bullpen has intensified as the club has expressed interest in Baltimore closer George Sherrill, sources said. Sherrill, an All-Star who has 29 saves and a 3.89 ERA for the Orioles, has drawn increased attention from several teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cardinals have declined to discuss specific candidates. They have said lefthanded relief is one area they are looking to improve before the non-waiver trade deadline. Another possibility is Texas lefty reliever Eddie Guardado. The Rangers have interest in Class AA starter Jess Todd.

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4 minutes too slow

by Coolbean04 on Jul 22, 2008 11:11 AM CDT reply actions

Jess Todd

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Jess%20Todd&pos=P&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=519357

Looks like an undersized, RH, sinkerballer SP with good control and no K pitch, that is currently putting up a real nice ERA in AA as a 22 year old after posting some dominant starts in A-ball early this season. I’d take that for Guardado and be happy.

Warner Madrigal makes Ezequiel Astacio look downright handsome.

by tricer on Jul 22, 2008 11:15 AM CDT reply actions

+1

A Lonestar in California

by LSJ on Jul 22, 2008 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions

I like it

by octoberty on Jul 22, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions

I dont think eddie has blown an 8th inning lead all year

JD should mention that

Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future

by Steal Home on Jul 22, 2008 11:36 AM CDT reply actions

I'd be pretty surprised

if they could get Todd for Guardado, but this illustrates why I think it’s a good idea to entertain moving Guardado.

by Brett Perryman on Jul 22, 2008 12:04 PM CDT reply actions

teams always overpay for LH

relief at the deadline. In fact that is why the rangers won’t have any after they move him; they always trade it away. I think Ballard gets called up to be the lefty specialist eventually replaced by Murray if he gets healthy…

by Goyogringo on Jul 22, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions

That's true

Todd still seems like too much, but one of those things that always surprises you is just how much people get for good lefty relievers.

by Brett Perryman on Jul 22, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions

but this year

there are a number of quality lefty arms on the market. I would think a pitcher like Todd could grab a better pitcher than Guardardo, but I could be wrong.

by clark on Jul 22, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions

A 0.91 WHIP & a .180 BAA?

Does it get much better than that?

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 22, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions

Nope

The downsides are that he is only signed for this year and that his left shoulder needs injections of WD-40 thrice daily, but he’s excelling in a key role in a tough pitching environment.

by Brett Perryman on Jul 22, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions

pull the trigger

Revenge of the Birds

by cgolden on Jul 22, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions

I like that deal....

I think we should consider this.

then Move Frankie to 8th inning duty and have feldman (considering he won’t be in the rotation) and Wright work in middle relief.

by clinton33 on Jul 22, 2008 5:15 PM CDT reply actions

TRADE HIM!!!!!

Yes, he has been fabulous this year. But he’s about to turn 38 and his left arm is held together by duct tape and glue.

I tip my hat to the guy for stepping up and getting the most out of what’s left in his tank.

But, unless you are talking about ELITE closers like Rivera, Nathan, Papelbon, K-Rod, etc., the year-to-year performances of most relief pitchers are wildly unpredictable (see: Benoit, Joaquin and Wilson, Christopher John).

I don’t care if you get a stud prospect for him. You probably won’t. But get whatever you can. Take the best offer that you get between now and July 31. But trade him!

If he is on this roster after the deadline, then JD is a damned fool.

This team is no more of a playoff contender than I am a contender to play the villain in the next Batman movie.

Trade Eddie. Trade Cat. Trade Byrd. Trade Vazquez. If you only get 75 cents on the dollar for those guys, who cares? Squeeze all that you can out of the other GM’s, and trade them.

If anyone is stupid enough to take on a hefty portion of the contract, trade Millwood (good luck). Trade Padilla.

This team is on the right path. Don’t turn down any opportunities to keep throwing prospects into the system. In the near future, there will be a time to stand pat, or to be a buyer. But that time is NOT July of 2008.

by Hard8 on Jul 22, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions