Eddie G and Jamey Wright off the market?
by lamron on Jul 24, 2008 1:34 PM CDT
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Jayson Stark
Rangers
Unbeknownst to most of North America, only two teams in the whole sport -- the Angels and Rays -- have a better record than the Rangers over the last three months (45-34). So GM Jon Daniels says: "I don't see us unloading the farm system to get into the rental market. I don't see us holding any sort of fire sale." But that doesn't mean the Rangers don't have some interesting pieces on their shelves. Step right up and make an offer for Vicente Padilla, Kevin Millwood, Hank Blalock, Marlon Byrd, Frank Catalanotto or Gerald Laird. Daniels would listen to anything that "makes sense." And to make sense, any offer would have to upgrade this team's rotation, at least for the long haul. So why are the Rangers willing to trade Padilla, their leading winner (11-5)? No, not because of dollars. And no, not because he's an astronaut, either. Because he's as talented as any pitcher on the market. So the Rangers are telling other clubs they're willing to deal him if they can get back a young starter they can plug into their rotation by next season, if not immediately. They've had only back-burner interest so far, from a group that's believed to include the Tigers and Yankees. But in one of the least-inspiring rotation markets ever, that could easily change in the next week. Incidentally, two pitchers the Rangers don't intend to deal, despite extensive interest, are relievers Eddie Guardado and Jamey Wright.
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Why would we keep either of them? Serviceable? Yes they are. I love Eddie's demeanor but lets face it that arm is held together with chicken wire and duct tape. And the electrician? Not a bad middle reliever but he has come back to earth as of late and he gives me seizures when he comes in the game lately! And honestly does anyone but me remember that people were begging the Rangers to DFA Vinnie this offseason? Props to management for hanging on to him and now he may be at the top of someone's wish list at the trade deadline. Unbelievable. Anyone out there put any eggs in Jayson Stark basket?
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Eddie G
some of that has to do with his presence in the clubhouse…regardless, I think that report is false and JD will look to trade Guardado if offered a nice enough return.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Jul 24, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I think Eddie has been a nice presence and he has far exceeded my expectations. Man was I wrong about him, I thought he was a thin Mike Fetters. But is leadership/chemistry a good enough reason to keep someone around? I am a bit on the fence about it, I wouldn’t be sad if he stayed, unless I find out that they were offered a decent prospect for him and said “no”. Someone who will contribute however minor in 3 years is better than keeping him around… maybe… kind of a crapshoot since he wouldn’t bring a top tier prospect anyway.
by lamron on Jul 24, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that
jd would trade his mother if he got the right package and a throw in young latin player
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Jul 24, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
too late
He traded her last year for the rights to negotiate with Daisuke’s mother.
Sorry I lost the link
by lamron on Jul 24, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He got her back
after they decided to take the Red Sox offer though
by FirebatM3 on Jul 24, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
"I’m sure you’ve seen Kiker before but I’ll just reiterate that the kid is mean on the mound. He is only 5’10’’ but he is an intimidator. He looks like he hates hitters. He has the juice for pressure situations."
-Jason Parks on Jul 22, 2008 10:08 PM
by Jayslick on Jul 24, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
clubhouse?
I bet it would be good for the clubhouse if they traded him for someone that could help them win in the future. If they like him so much, they can resign him in the offseason.
by cgolden on Jul 24, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hank
I like this quote
Further down Stark’s page:
• Hammering Hank: Elsewhere on the third-base market, it looks as if activity is finally picking up on Texas’ Hank Blalock, now that he’s actually played five games in a row. The Twins, Giants and Dodgers are all believed to have some level of interest. And Blalock doesn’t have to be a rent-a-player. There’s a $6.2-million club option on him for next year.
But the Rangers want a decent young player - and preferably an arm - back. “This is not a giveaway deal,” said an official of one team that spoke with them. “This is not a Ray Durham situation.”
by lamron on Jul 24, 2008 1:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love that last quote
and I love the fact that Hank is drawing so much interest.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Jul 24, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my favorite ranger since Juan
this is going to be really sad when he’s traded.
Josh Hamilton is better than you.
by Longhorn on Jul 24, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
itll be tough to see happen
i just hope he gets to a team that has a good chance of success and i hope we clean out their farm system.
"I’m sure you’ve seen Kiker before but I’ll just reiterate that the kid is mean on the mound. He is only 5’10’’ but he is an intimidator. He looks like he hates hitters. He has the juice for pressure situations."
-Jason Parks on Jul 22, 2008 10:08 PM
by Jayslick on Jul 24, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok so if Jamey Wright is the "electrician"....
if Hank cleans out their farm system would he then be known as the “janitor” or is that Teixiera’s moniker? :oþ
by lamron on Jul 24, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JD is playing his poker hand....
The less you are looking to trade someone the more that they have to give you to let go of them…
might net us an extra prospect or a slight upgrade in a prospect.
by clinton33 on Jul 24, 2008 1:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hmm
Is that like the idea if you ignore the cute girl she’ll notice you more?
by lamron on Jul 24, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the less you say...
...the more people want to know what you’re thinking.
by oc on Jul 24, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then try
it, oc…
;)
"...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 24, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dang that was harsh rod....
"I’m sure you’ve seen Kiker before but I’ll just reiterate that the kid is mean on the mound. He is only 5’10’’ but he is an intimidator. He looks like he hates hitters. He has the juice for pressure situations."
-Jason Parks on Jul 22, 2008 10:08 PM
by Jayslick on Jul 24, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JD
I can’t think of an incentive for him to tell the whole truth to the media.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jul 24, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i think of this...
...time of year in baseball, like i think of the NFL during the weeks before the draft… don’t believe a word you are hearing… if a team says they are down on someone they aren’t… if a team says they really like someone they don’t… if a team says they don’t wanna move a guy… they just haven’t seen enough return yet to get them to say they do…
I blame it not on Ron Washington, but on society. Society is to blame. And Ron Washington. ~Ken Tremendous on Ron Washington sac bunting in the 11th vs LAA
by ivysafety39 on Jul 24, 2008 2:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Im just glad to see JD working the media
thats the stuff as a fan that reminds me of a savvy old vet, 2 years ago he woulda said, “no1 is untouchable” at this time of year. good to see him developing a good offspeed pitch
"I’m sure you’ve seen Kiker before but I’ll just reiterate that the kid is mean on the mound. He is only 5’10’’ but he is an intimidator. He looks like he hates hitters. He has the juice for pressure situations."
-Jason Parks on Jul 22, 2008 10:08 PM
by Jayslick on Jul 24, 2008 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
All media angling aside
Guardado has been great this year and great for the team apparently, but DEAL HIM if you get a decent offer.
Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return
by Brett Perryman on Jul 24, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and you would have to think they would...
what team in the race could not use another lefty set-up man?
very few.
by clinton33 on Jul 24, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah... so the question is
What is a good haul for Eddie?
A non-prospect filler type?
4-A Nelson Cruz-er?
Gambling on a fringey prospect ala Gabbard/Mendoza
Couple of low A guys with funny names?
A bucket of chicken for Millwood? And an ice cream with NO sprinkles… God help you if I find a sprinkle!
by lamron on Jul 24, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what was the propsed trade the other day?
Guardado
Arias
Cruz
to St. Louis for
Todd
Reyes
If that’s even remotely possible JD should jump at it.
by Hull Fan on Jul 24, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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