trade deadline thread

[diehardmetsfan]

seaver41 said:

Scott Hairston got traded to the Padres, Russel Branyan was released by the Padres.

Tadahito Iguchi went to the Phillies for a A reliever (the Phillies' pitching coach's son)

Mets are looking at Luis Castillo, though he won't be traded before the deadline. He could be traded after it though.

Mets scouted the D-Rays (and vice versa). The Mets have been interested in Ty Wigginton, Edwin Jackson, and JP Howell. The D-Rays are trying to throw Al Reyes in a possible deal as well.

Jorge Sosa, Aaron Heilman, Scott Schoeneweis, Mike Pelfrey, Tobi Stoner, Kevin Mulvey, Jon Adkins, and Mike Carp are on the block for the Mets.

Mets are looking at Chad Cordero to be a SU but they'll ask for too much. They're also looking at Chad Bradford and Jay Payton.

i thought they really liked mulvey

[seaver41]

They do but he's on the block. I doubt they'll even trade him.

[Ziggy/Franzen Troll]

seaver41 said:

the marlins aren't going to get anyone.

since when do sellers not get anyone?

[seaver41]

They never get anyone who is going to retire after this season.

[Josh]

Sunday, July 29, 2007
Yankees Trade Deadline Rumors
The July 31st non-waiver trade deadline is approaching quickly, and as usual Yankees GM Brian Cashman is working hard to nail down a deal which would improve the big ball cub.

New York Yankees Discussed in Trade Rumors

SP Kei Igawa- The Japanese left hander is garnering interest from clubs such as Baltimore and Seattle. Reportedly, when the Orioles asked New York if Igawa was available, they were turned down. Why the Yankees are stubborn on keep the twice demoted multi-million dollar man, is beyond me.

CF Brett Gardner- When the Bombers were told that it would require Gardner to land 1B Dan Johnson from Oakland, they backed off. Another move by Cash I don't understand. Sure, I like Gardner as well, but its not like he's the second coming of Bernie Williams. Besides, Johnson is only 28, the age many consider the time when players start to enter their primes. He also is a smooth fielder at 1B, with a career .994 fielding percentage. Looks like a missed opportunity to me.

CF Johnny Damon- Although moving Damon's hefty contract($13mm annually through 2009) won't be easy, Dan Graziano reports that the Yankees have been shopping around Johnny D. The only team remotely interested is Atlanta, although it looks like a deal is very far away from happening.

MR Kyle Farnsworth- The Detroit Tigers have reportedly shown interest in righthander Kyle Farnsworth. This would be a good move for both teams. The Yanks free up salary space and rid themselves of an ineffective pitcher. The Tigers, while not desperate for 'pen arms, would be interested in rolling the dice on Farnsy, hoping that all he needs is a change of scenery.

Players of Interest to the Yankees

1B Mark Teixeira- The Bombers have been interested in Teixeira for a long time, but with Brian Cashman reluctant to deal Joba Chamberlain or Phil Hughes, you probably will not be seeing Teixera in Yankees pinstripes anytime soon.

1B Wilson Betemit- The Dodgers are said to be looking for late inning relief help. The Bombers continue to offer Scott Proctor, while the Dodgers keep rejecting. Unless New York upps the offer, don't expect Betemit to be wearing pinstripes this season.

2B Mark Loretta- Would be used as a backup infielder by NY. Very cheap.

CL Eric Gagne- Although Gagne has said he only wants to close, he can be traded to NY without his consent, where he would likely set up to Mariano Rivera. The rangers have shown interest in Melky Cabrera, and minor league pitchers Jeffrey Marquez and Ian Kennedy. The Yankees are refusing to send away Melky, so don't be surprised if Gagne is sent packing in a one-for-one deal in return for Marquez or Kennedy.

MR Chad Qualls & Dan Wheeler- The Astros control Wheeler through 2009 and Qualls through 2010, so the asking price will be significant. Jayson Stark says Houston is looking for a young MLB-ready position player; Cabrera seems to fit the bill.

MR Octavio Dotel- It seems like the whole league is in on the Dotel sweepstakes these days. Expect trade talk to become more heated next week.



Well, that is it for now. The trade deadline is one of everyone's favorite times of the year, yet it is very hard to keep up with what your team is doing. Now, all of you lucky Yankee fans have a little outline to keep you up to date with all of the Bombers happenings. Have fun, and keep your ears open!

joshandyankees.blogspot.com/

[Ziggy/Franzen Troll]

seaver41 said:

They never get anyone who is going to retire after this season.

oh lol. yea

[seaver41]

2B Mark Loretta- Would be used as a backup infielder by NY. Very cheap.

He won't be very cheap.

L Eric Gagne- Although Gagne has said he only wants to close, he can be traded to NY without his consent, where he would likely set up to Mariano Rivera. The rangers have shown interest in Melky Cabrera, and minor league pitchers Jeffrey Marquez and Ian Kennedy. The Yankees are refusing to send away Melky, so don't be surprised if Gagne is sent packing in a one-for-one deal in return for Marquez or Kennedy.

When the Mets asked about Gagne, the Rangers wanted both Philip Humber and Mike Pelfrey. They won't trade Gagne for 1 pitching prospect straight up.

UPDATE: The price of Gagne has come down a bit. The Yankees aren't interested as much. Probably since they have no buyers for Proctor or Farnsworth. Mets are very interested though.

Teixiera to the Braves is pretty close to being complete. Texas got the better end of that deal.

The interest in Adam Dunn has pretty much died down. I haven't read a single thing on him in weeks.

[seaver41]

New York Mets acquire 2B Luis Castillo from Minnesota for High A OF Dustin Martin and AA C Drew Butera.

Philadelphia acquire SP Kyle Lohse from Cincinnati for AA LHP Matt Maloney.

Atlanta acquire 1B Mark Teixeira and LHP Ron Mahay from Texas for C Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Hi A SS Elvis Andrus, AA LHP Matt Harrison, and R RHP Neftali Feliz

[Josh]

seaver41 said:

2B Mark Loretta- Would be used as a backup infielder by NY. Very cheap.

He won't be very cheap.

L Eric Gagne- Although Gagne has said he only wants to close, he can be traded to NY without his consent, where he would likely set up to Mariano Rivera. The rangers have shown interest in Melky Cabrera, and minor league pitchers Jeffrey Marquez and Ian Kennedy. The Yankees are refusing to send away Melky, so don't be surprised if Gagne is sent packing in a one-for-one deal in return for Marquez or Kennedy.

When the Mets asked about Gagne, the Rangers wanted both Philip Humber and Mike Pelfrey. They won't trade Gagne for 1 pitching prospect straight up.

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Really?

www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ny-spynotes295312175jul29,0,1492555.story?coll=ny-yankees-print

Newsday, July 29
A one-for-one trade of Gagne for pitchers Ian Kennedy or Jeff Marquez might get the trade done if the Yankees would agree to either. The Rangers would like Melky Cabrera but probably could not get him for Gagne, a free agent after the year.

[seaver41]

Texas now wants Carlos Gomez for Eric Gagne which is not cheap. Beside, the Yankees (and Mets) aren't interested anymore.

[Josh]

Where are you reading this?

[seaver41]

from my sources

[diehardmetsfan]

seaver41 said:

Texas now wants Carlos Gomez for Eric Gagne which is not cheap. Beside, the Yankees (and Mets) aren't interested anymore.

they better not do that

[seaver41]

They won't. They could get Al Reyes for a more reasonable price. The price on Cordero is probably Gomez but that's less ridiculous since Cordero is young, not injury prone, and is a FA in 2009.

[diehardmetsfan]

boston got gange