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2011-12 Hot Stove Thread

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by bigpern23, Oct 31, 2011.

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  1. Uncle.Ruckus

    Uncle.Ruckus Guest

    Re: 2011 Hot Stove Thread

    From whose perspective?

    The Padres have to love that deal.
     
    Uncle.Ruckus, Dec 17, 2011
    #709
  2. outofplace

    outofplace Well-Known Member

    Re: 2011 Hot Stove Thread

    Maybe, but that was a hell of a price tag. Alonso probably would have gotten a shot as a regular by now if not for Votto. If I remember correctly, Alonso played in the outfield, but he is really a first baseman. The major downside for the Padres is they already have a prospect at first in Rizzo, though he seems to need more time in the minors.

    Volquez still has ability and moving to Petco can do wonders for a pitcher, though obviously his value has dropped considerably. I know nothing about Brad Boxberger, but Grandal is supposed to be a good prospect at catcher. Again, maybe a year away.
     
    outofplace, Dec 17, 2011
    #710
  3. Gehrig

    Gehrig Active Member

    Re: 2011 Hot Stove Thread

    Grandal and Alonso were expendable -- it's really a good deal on both sides.
     
    Gehrig, Dec 17, 2011
    #711
  4. outofplace

    outofplace Well-Known Member

    Re: 2011 Hot Stove Thread

    Expendable in the sense that the Reds have an established star at Alonso's position and another top prospect at Grandal's, but still they had value.

    Overall, I agree. I think both teams benefit.
     
    outofplace, Dec 17, 2011
    #712
  5. sgreenwell

    sgreenwell Well-Known Member

    Re: 2011 Hot Stove Thread

    I really like the deal from the Padres perspective, in that Petco seems to artificially build up pitcher values but other teams are still willing to trade for them. I think it would be easier for them to build up some more pitching from within as opposed to offense.
     
    sgreenwell, Dec 18, 2011
    #713
  6. 93Devil

    93Devil Well-Known Member

    Re: 2011 Hot Stove Thread

    Trading hitting for pitching is very risky.

    Remember, Cano could be a Twin right now.
     
    93Devil, Dec 18, 2011
    #714
  7. Herbert Anchovy

    Herbert Anchovy Active Member

    Re: 2011 Hot Stove Thread

    http://www.raysindex.com/2011/12/reds-trade-has-huge-impact-on-rays.html

    Jim Bowden says the Padres have a lot of interest in Matt Garza.
     
    Herbert Anchovy, Dec 19, 2011
    #715
  8. Steak Snabler

    Steak Snabler Well-Known Member

    Re: 2011 Hot Stove Thread

    Jason Kubel to the D'backs (2 years, $15 million):

    http://atmlb.com/vDgKR8

    Interesting, in that I didn't think Kubel could play the outfield full-time, and Arizona had a Gold Glover (Gerardo Parra) in left field last year.
     
    Steak Snabler, Dec 19, 2011
    #716
  9. Gehrig

    Gehrig Active Member

    Re: 2011 Hot Stove Thread

    Parra will be the fourth outfielder for the, next season.
     
    Gehrig, Dec 19, 2011
    #717
  10. ifilus

    ifilus Well-Known Member

    Re: 2011 Hot Stove Thread

    @Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal
    Source: #Nationals reach agreement with free-agent OF Mike Cameron.
     
    ifilus, Dec 19, 2011
    #718
  11. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    Re: 2011 Hot Stove Thread

    Seriously?
     
    Moderator1, Dec 19, 2011
    #719
  12. Justin_Rice

    Justin_Rice Well-Known Member

    Re: 2011 Hot Stove Thread

    If that's the Nats' big move this offseason, I'm going to be really, really disappointed.
     
    Justin_Rice, Dec 19, 2011
    #720
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