Interesting thing about trade rumors is that the rumors are often wrong. Many a times it is a team that no expects that ends up getting a big named player.
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By: Rob Bradford
According to FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal the Red Sox rebuffed an offer made by the Florida Marlins which would have sent Triple A first baseman Gaby Sanchez to the Red Sox in exchange for reliever Manny Delcarmen. In 47 games for Triple A New Orleans this season, Sanchez -- a fourth-round pick in the 2005 draft -- is hitting .298 with eight home runs. He played in five major league games with the Marlins last season.
According to FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal the Red Sox rebuffed an offer made by the Florida Marlins which would have sent Triple A first baseman Gaby Sanchez to the Red Sox in exchange for reliever Manny Delcarmen. In 47 games for Triple A New Orleans this season, Sanchez -- a fourth-round pick in the 2005 draft -- is hitting .298 with eight home runs. He played in five major league games with the Marlins last season.
Ricciardi getting plenty of calls on Halladay
Posted by Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff July 8, 2009 03:25 PM
Toronto GM J.P. Ricciardi said today he's already received "several calls" from interested teams for pitching ace Roy Halladay, but he also said hold your horses.
"It would take a lot for us to part with him," Ricciardi said. "We've gotten a lot of calls from teams but none of them are telling us at this point what they're willing to give up. If you're coming at us with a 'B" list of young players, don't bother. This is one of the five best players in baseball. It's going to take a significant package of players for us to even listen. So as the teams call we'll go through the ones we feel are the serious ones and then we'll start scouting their farm systems to see if there's anything we can do."
Boston, Philadelphia, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, and surely others would all covet Halladay. Ricciardi would probably like to avoid trading him within the division but he appears open to anything.
Does he think he'll make a trade before the July 31 deadline?
"My gut feeling is no we won't because there aren't too many teams out there who are willing to give us the significant package of prospects we would need to make this go. Teams protect their prospects," he said.
Ricciardi said he doesn't think making Halladay available will send any message to his own team. The Jays are 43-42 and eight games behind first place starting the day. In other divisions the Jays would be in the race. Ricciardi said the one thing the Jays have is good young pitching with Halladay at the front. Ricciardi said if Halladay stayed through 2010, the Jays would receive two top draft picks compensation. The Jays could also be a very good team in 2010 if Halladay is at the top of the rotation along with the younger pitchers.
Posted by Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff July 8, 2009 03:25 PM
Toronto GM J.P. Ricciardi said today he's already received "several calls" from interested teams for pitching ace Roy Halladay, but he also said hold your horses.
"It would take a lot for us to part with him," Ricciardi said. "We've gotten a lot of calls from teams but none of them are telling us at this point what they're willing to give up. If you're coming at us with a 'B" list of young players, don't bother. This is one of the five best players in baseball. It's going to take a significant package of players for us to even listen. So as the teams call we'll go through the ones we feel are the serious ones and then we'll start scouting their farm systems to see if there's anything we can do."
Boston, Philadelphia, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, and surely others would all covet Halladay. Ricciardi would probably like to avoid trading him within the division but he appears open to anything.
Does he think he'll make a trade before the July 31 deadline?
"My gut feeling is no we won't because there aren't too many teams out there who are willing to give us the significant package of prospects we would need to make this go. Teams protect their prospects," he said.
Ricciardi said he doesn't think making Halladay available will send any message to his own team. The Jays are 43-42 and eight games behind first place starting the day. In other divisions the Jays would be in the race. Ricciardi said the one thing the Jays have is good young pitching with Halladay at the front. Ricciardi said if Halladay stayed through 2010, the Jays would receive two top draft picks compensation. The Jays could also be a very good team in 2010 if Halladay is at the top of the rotation along with the younger pitchers.
There is no hurry for the Jay's to do anything with Halladay he is signed thru next year. They would get better offers over the off season, I would look for something to happen then .... or they could hang on to him and dam\ngle him at Next years trade deadline.
I tend to agree with that, however if he is traded by THIS year's deadline I think the Phillies are the favorites.
My reasons:
1. Philly is one of the places Doc said he would go to
2. Philly is obviously a contender, but could use another front line starter
3. The Jays reportedly want a SS as part of the return package for Doc, the Phillies have a good one (his name escapes me right now
) but he is behind Jimmy Rollins on the depth chart4. Everything being equal, J.P. Riccardi would rather trade Halladay to the NL
Dealing Halladay makes no sense for the Blue Jays at this time. Also, what team could make a deal this year that would satisfy Toronto and their needs? I can not imagine they would trade him for only prospects. They would need AT LEAST one established young stud ML player plus a few top prospects. With today's economic situation and with teams very reluctant to trade away their top talent I just can't see this happening during this season. Now if the Phillies were to offer Rollins, Brett Myers or Madson, and a couple of prospects, maybe, but that doesn't seem likely, does it?
The price on Halladay will be similar to what Chicago payed for Cutler in the NFL. It will include a front line player and at least 3 highly rated prospects.
Even, if he was to sign a long term extension with a new team, what team would give up what he is worth?
It's not a matter of "getting what he's worth" so to speak. Instead, if the Blue Jays don't plan on resigning him after 2010, they would like to maximize his worth by trading for whatever assets they could gain instead of losing him and getting nothing in return come 2010.
The earlier the Blue Jays trade Halladay, the more value they will receive. Any team would be willing to give more if they receive Halladay by this year's trade deadline, giving them almost a year and a half and two potential postseasons with him on their staff. If the Blue Jays hold onto Halladay until the offseason they would receive less, if they wait until next year's trade deadline they will receive even less than that.
Save attendance I can't see the reason for them to hold onto Halladay any longer. The chances of the Blue Jays making the playoffs even with Halladay are remote. They can begin rebuilding now.
Sandra
Just heard that Ryan Church has been traded to the Braves for Jeff Francouer!!!! Well, this is a start.
Here is Church stats and Francouer's stats. What do you think?
[ame="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=6078"]Ryan Church Stats, News, Photos - Pittsburgh Pirates - ESPN[/ame]
[ame="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=6345"]Jeff Francoeur Stats, News, Photos - New York Mets - ESPN[/ame]
Here is Church stats and Francouer's stats. What do you think?
[ame="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=6078"]Ryan Church Stats, News, Photos - Pittsburgh Pirates - ESPN[/ame]
[ame="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=6345"]Jeff Francoeur Stats, News, Photos - New York Mets - ESPN[/ame]
The Golden Boy has been traded!!! I am shocked...not because the Braves finally dumped a disappointment...but to their biggest competitor??? In their same division????
I dunno.....
This makes no sense. Two outfielders that are both pretty much a 4th outfielder on most teams. Church hits for a slightly higher average and Jeff hits a few more HRs. But this trade is pretty much a wash.
This signifies the worst trade ever in Mets history . . . let me explain why:
Forget the stats being the same for Church and Francouer, forget the fact that both players may or may not needed a change of scenery, forget that Chruch has been injury prone with concussions, BUT let's not forget the fact that Jerry Manuel wanted Church gone and as a result, Minaya and the Wilpons obliged and traded him . . . so what, you ask? If you think Manuel can take this team to the mountain top, then your kidding yourselves . . . he has proved that he cannot get Wright, Reyes, Beltran or anyone to take the team by the reigns . . . he has failed and this trade shows that Minaya and the Wilpons still believe in him and will stick it out with him for another season . . .
Call it a hunch, but I would love to see this team, inuries and all, under Bobby Valentine !!!
If they hang on to him till next years trade deadline, they will get very little, look what the Twins got for Santana, not to belittle what they got, but it should have been more.
Stan McNeal
Wednesday, Jul. 15, 2009 - 11:47 a.m. ET
With the All-Star Game behind us and the second half in front of us, an early look at the MLB trade market:
PITCHERS
With Roy Halladay unexpectedly on the market, an ace suddenly is available
Roy Halladay — SP, Blue Jays
He can have every bit the impact (and maybe more) that CC Sabathia did last season. Halladay is a workhorse and Toronto is ready to make a deal, if the price is right.
Jarrod Washburn — SP, Mariners
Teammate Erik Bedard, a fellow lefty, is more coveted, but his shoulder problems cloud his trade appeal. On the fringe of contention, Seattle faces a tough decision whether to buy or sell.
Doug Davis — SP, Diamondbacks
The veteran lefthander has pitched much better than his 4-9 record indicates, and he is in the last year of his contract for a team going nowhere.
George Sherrill — RP, Orioles
He has been so good (and inexpensive) that Baltimore might try to keep him and instead peddle Danys Baez, who has closer experience.
Cla Meredith — RP, Padres
San Diego is looking to sell, and this steady sidearmer would fill a need many contenders have: bullpen help.
Brad Penny — SP, Red Sox
Penny's recent production (3.79 ERA since May 1) and teammate Daisuke Matsuzaka's injury and inconsistency issues will make Penny tougher to pry away.
HITTERS
Matt Holliday tops wish lists but isn't the only prize available.
Matt Holliday — LF, A's
The best slugger in the rumor mill will be available. The Mets and Giants top the list of needy.
Aubrey Huff — 1B, Orioles
The veteran carries a solid bat and can also play outfield. A fringe prospect should be enough for Baltimore to unload what remains of Huff's $8 million salary.
Nick Johnson — 1B, Nationals
The slick fielder is hitting .305 with a .413 on-base percentage. Johnson is expendable because of Washington's surplus of corner outfielder-first baseman types.
Mark Teahen — 3B, Royals
Versatility and a decent bat make him a good fit for clubs that once were considering Mark DeRosa.
Freddy Sanchez— 2B, Pirates
Sanchez is a former N.L. batting champion who can play second base, third base and shortstop. He and double-play partner Jack Wilson are in play, as both appear headed for contract buyouts (and free agency) after this season.
I would love Freddy Sanchez to play for the SF Giants. He'll definitely fill a big hole. Could be a pricey deal for SF but there's always a price to pay if you want go to the next level. Really, the ball is in Sabean's court. Hopefully he'll pull the trigger before it's too late.
