Two trade ideas that interest me
by Tex Pantego on Jun 18, 2011 3:08 PM CDT
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I know, I know, somebody will break out there calcuator and go all WAR on me, but hear me out, I'm talking about guys who've put up great numbers for MANY years, but who've sucked the last few months. These are both BUY LOW guys who might pay off big. I'm talking about giving up prospects that may never blossom.
And first off, NO... I'm not talking about taking on their huge salaries. I'm talking, "maybe they'll take a non-top-tier prospect or two and eat his salary" kind of trade. For the two teams/players I'm talking about, seeing how NOBODY (anymore at least) is dumb enough to take on their massive salaries, the player is now simply a commodity to their respective GMs. Which means, you can either: (A) get some prospects for him and get rid of the constant reminder of how stupid you were, or (B) run him out there on the field everyday, get bad results, and be constant reminder of how stupid you were.
Without further ado... Vernon Wells or Alex Rios...
Granted, this year they are screwing the pooch big time so please, no WAR-related BS using 3 months worth of stats. They are two players that just last year, and career wise, have had from solid to FANTASTIC years. They're not that old, and maybe a change of scenery where they don't have the pressure of those huge contracts in the fans mind can flip a switch and they revert back to the players they were till just this year.
Alex Rios is terrible THIS YEAR, but he is in his late 20s and had 21 homers and 34 steals last year and has a good glove. That pretty much says it all.
Wells is early 30s, so we've probably seen his best, but if he reverts back to what he should be for his age, you're looking at a VERY GOOD OF with the glove and the bat. The Dude hit 31 homers last year.
A change of scenery, fans who aren't pissed about how much the team is paying for them... The lowered pressure and the fun of being on a contending team surrounded by great hitters, they could get hot again and carry us to a WS.
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IGNORE THE FACT THAT THEY SUCK ASS, GUYS.
“Other than that, how did you enjoy the play, Mrs. Lincoln?”
"You're failing Seymour; what is it with you and failure?"
There are a lot of other SBN sites that would be lucky to have you.
by brettgardner on Jun 18, 2011 3:56 PM CDT reply actions 5 recs
Halo's Heaven?
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.-Closure GT on 12/14/2010 9:48 AM
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Nah, too much thought put into this post for HH
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
Sad but true
He would be a star over there.
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11
Of all the shitty posters with fucking awful bits on this site...
…you are not even close to being the worst. You’re going to have to up your game considerably to get attention beyond Jun Pierre.
by LiamP on Jun 18, 2011 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Tony Reagins posts here?
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
by Aqua on Jun 18, 2011 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
You are the worst.
And I don’t need any dumb stats to tell me that.
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
So apparently "no WAR-related BS using 3 months worth of stats" is translation for "don't tell me how bad these guys suck
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
That
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
's only THIS year!
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
I hear Scott Kazmir is available
Don’t give me any BS about this year’s numbers, just look at his career!
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
by WestTxAg06 on Jun 18, 2011 10:05 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I hear Kasey Kiker is sorta finding the zone, let's call him up!
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.-Closure GT on 12/14/2010 9:48 AM
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
So, if these guys are so talented and capable of "returning to form" at the drop of a hat
Why the fuck are the Angels and White Sox going to just dump them for peanuts and eat their salary? If they’re still worthwhile talents, dumping them for a “non-top tier prospect or two” and paying the majority of their salary to play for someone else makes them look even more incredibly stupid, not less.
I’m assuming you’re just proposing this to get people riled up with Vernon Wells name, but you could’ve at least worked a little harder to come up with a scenario that made sense.
I’m not a psychopath. I’m a high functioning sociopath. Do your research.
The fuck are we going to do...
with more outfielders? Can Alex Rios play a credible center field? We’ve already got an outfielder who can’t play a credible centerfield and is hitting like shit so far this season and his name is David Murphy.
"Blalock in the cleanup spot makes gives me agita." - Dustin
Wow
You’re full of smart posts aren’t you?
First Juan Pierre, then these two? You’re on a roll son.
Apologies to anyone that already posted this...
…but Thor is an impostor. Dirk is the true God of Thunder
by Steve Estep on May 23, 2011 9:46 PM PDT
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Jun 18, 2011 7:57 PM CDT reply actions
This is the trade proposal equivalent of the "Jump to Conclusions" Mat
by Adam J. Morris on Jun 18, 2011 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
you laugh until he gets a big insurance settlement and somehow twists it into becoming GM and actually implements them...
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
JD is on a weeknight binge session, and happens to t-bone Tex Pantego's Ford Taurus.
It’s our nightmare come to life.
"You're failing Seymour; what is it with you and failure?"
Nah...
the Jump to Conclusions mat is funny.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Meh, the quality of this Fanpost isn't up to the level of Jun Pierre.
In fact, no Fanpost ever created will be up to the standard set by that post.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
Looking back, I actually think the Jun Pierre post itself might've been sincere, and that's what made it.
Everything since then has been a bit though, and it hasn’t been a good one.
I’m not a psychopath. I’m a high functioning sociopath. Do your research.
Not even a solid effort
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
Why don't we trade for...
…Darryl Kile we would get about the same production from him as we would Wells and Rios.
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11
by boomer1 on Jun 18, 2011 9:53 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
too soon?
"Anyone that isn't pro-choice never met you" ~Brian Thomas on Seth...
by ivysafety39 on Jun 18, 2011 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
wow
You sure you don’t want to drop Cory Lidle’s name in there as well?
"My parents actually loved to pimp me too." - LSJ
If the plate wasn't as big as a building he would miss it.
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11
You're a great guy
And I hope you live a rich and plentiful life.
"My parents actually loved to pimp me too." - LSJ
Thanks
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11
Wanna go get a beer?
Or have a catch?
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11
not too soon
Funny. Good work, boom
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Thanks
I thought so.
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11
You should stop posting.
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That's the guy, officer
That’s the guy who’s been smoking weed in the bathroom
/snitch
"My parents actually loved to pimp me too." - LSJ
Neaux.
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I just noticed the worst part of this post
Not only does he want to trade for giant bags of shit, he wants to avoid paying them by giving up useful prospects. Why would anyone give up anything of value for Vernon Wells or Alexi Rios right now?
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
The Angels did.
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.-Closure GT on 12/14/2010 9:48 AM
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
But now Moreno has sent the word down....
“Don’t spend any more money!” Vernon Wells under contract will do that to your franchise!
Because the prospects "might never blossom"
Seriously dood, prospects might do nothing. These guys have been GOOD!
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
by WestTxAg06 on Jun 19, 2011 7:47 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I want you to stay here forever
The snozberries taste like snozberries!!
by Chrom on Jun 19, 2011 12:41 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
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Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11
Got to be a bit...
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
I want an Ahmad-Pantego-Miles debate
Moderated by Bens Morris and Gardner.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
Banned
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.-Closure GT on 12/14/2010 9:48 AM
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Well done, this is 100% Clouseau worthy
"A fanatic is one who cannot change his mind and will not change the subject."
Winston Churchill
"I remember diving out of the way of a ball I thought was a line drive. I jumped, but the ball wasn't hit hard and never reached me."
Dock Ellis
Your username includes the name of the worst town ever
Therefore, I choose not to side with you.
by Apes and Androids on Jun 20, 2011 12:16 PM CDT reply actions
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