Non-Giants League News Diary 12/05-12/6

by irwin on Dec 5, 2006 7:26 PM PST Comment 28 comments

Ok, this is late enough to be near pointless. But IT Dept at work. is, well, not great.

JD Drew 5/70 to Bos
San Diego 1/10 for Maddux [if all incentives reached]

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Re: Non-Giants League News Diary 12/05-12/6

San Diego 1/10 for Maddux [if all incentives reached]

I would have been thrilled with Maddux at 2/18, but I think I'm in the minority.

by Grant on Dec 5, 2006 7:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

He's not AS effective..

When he's not pitching agains the 2006 Giants who swing at every pitch.

I blame F.P. Santangelo, while F.P. somehow blames Kuiper.

by WalrusMan on Dec 5, 2006 7:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Non-Giants League News Diary 12/05-12/6

I wouuld rather go 1/12, than 2/18.

The Dodgers are evil.

by irwin on Dec 5, 2006 7:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Non-Giants League News Diary 12/05-12/6

That would beat the hell out of Suppan, Lilly or Meche...

"Robb Nen is going to get you" - Benito Santiago to Chipper Jones, 10/7/02

by Pants Man on Dec 5, 2006 10:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Non-Giants League News Diary 12/05-12/6

Lugo 4/36.

I wouldn't have minded that instead of Duurham + Aurilia. But I wouldn't love it.

The Dodgers are evil.

by irwin on Dec 5, 2006 7:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Non-Giants League News Diary 12/05-12/6

Manny seems to be staying put, which kind of surprises me. If the Red Sox really could have had LaRoche and Kemp for him, or LaRoche and Broxton, I don't see how they turned it down.

by Evan on Dec 5, 2006 7:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Non-Giants League News Diary 12/05-12/6

Mets and Royals swap arms.

According to SI.com, the Mets and Royals have agreed to swap Ambiorix Burgos and Brian Bannister.

by sfgreg on Dec 5, 2006 8:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

A's Top 10 from BA

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/features/262970.html

The Dodgers are evil.

by irwin on Dec 6, 2006 9:01 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Non-Giants League News Diary 12/05-12/6

Bonds arrives at hotel, source says a deal could be close

Take that for what you will.

A's get Embree, very close on Piazza

I'm also an A's fan and distressed that for the second year in a row they're getting ex-Dodgers that I loathe.

Read SFDugout. It'll make you a better person.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 6, 2006 12:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Non-Giants League News Diary 12/05-12/6

Not sure if it's been mentioned elsewhere, but:

Lilly narrows his choices down to Cubs or Yankees.

Mariners are shopping for a "frontline" starting pitcher. Apparently Sexson is the bargaining chip?

Link

I hope the Lilly stuff is completely accurate, as that means he won't be "YOUR Ted Lilly". Count that as not just one, but 4 (or >40M) bullets dodged.

As for Seaatle: could they really hope to get some sort of "frontline" starter out of dealing Sexson? Perhaps that three-team deal between the Braves/Giants/Mariners isn't that far fetched afterall.

by sfgfan on Dec 6, 2006 2:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Non-Giants League News Diary 12/05-12/6

this is a very strange and lopsided sounding trade, but reports are going around that the M's have sent Soriano to the Braves for Ramirez.

http://braves.scout.com/2/598302.html

by Roger on Dec 6, 2006 2:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

There goes the 3way between Giants/Mariners/Braves

The Pirates have agreed to surrender Mike Gonzalez for Adam LaRoche, but a trade is on hold because the Braves aren't sure Gonzalez is healthy.

http://postgazette.com/pg/06340/744098-100.stm

by wilriv21 on Dec 6, 2006 2:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Non-Giants League News Diary 12/05-12/6

Scout.com's Bill Shanks says the Braves have acquired Rafael Soriano from the Mariners for Horacio Ramirez.

http://braves.scout.com/2/598302.html

by wilriv21 on Dec 6, 2006 2:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Non-Giants League News Diary 12/05-12/6

This was posted above, but if it is true, the three-team deal rumor is officially shattered.

by sfgfan on Dec 6, 2006 2:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

thank you

remember to self: read all posts

by wilriv21 on Dec 6, 2006 2:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Non-Giants League News Diary 12/05-12/6

The dream for Sexson dies hard...

Now sign the big boy....

by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Dec 6, 2006 2:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Non-Giants League News Diary 12/05-12/6

I still think we're going to end up with Sexson, though maybe not till midseason. The Mariners still have too many 1B/DHs and not enough starting pitchers, especially now that they've lost out on Schmidt.

by Evan on Dec 6, 2006 3:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Non-Giants League News Diary 12/05-12/6

Possible, although replacing the "Benitez for Sexson" dream with the "Lowry for Sexson" dream is a big downgrade.

"Robb Nen is going to get you" - Benito Santiago to Chipper Jones, 10/7/02

by Pants Man on Dec 6, 2006 3:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Non-Giants League News Diary 12/05-12/6

Yeah, Lowry for Sexson is more like a nightmare. A more pleasant scenario has M's landing Zito or Manny and then needing to dump Sexson to meet their budget.

by Evan on Dec 6, 2006 3:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Non-Giants League News Diary 12/05-12/6

Piazza chooses to sign with the A's, Yahoo sports reports. too lazy to get a link. It's on the front page of the site.

Read SFDugout. It'll make you a better person.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 6, 2006 3:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Non-Giants League News Diary 12/05-12/6

Of all the big year/big dollar contracts signed, the Drew deal looks like the one least likely to be regretted by the signing team.

Bookmark this post and we'll see if I'm right in 5 years.

Biggest mankinder in the history of no brain.

by Goofus on Dec 6, 2006 5:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

A's Sign Piazza, Embry

Piazza, one year $8.5 million.

Embry, two year $5.5 million.

Piazza's a good fit, but Barry would have been a better deal for $13 million.

Wasn't Embry washed up, when the Giants had him? Ah, to be a lefty relief pitcher.

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace." - Jimi Hendrix

by GiantJim on Dec 6, 2006 7:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

White Sox/Phillie trade

ESPN's Jayson Stark says the Phillies have acquired Freddy Garcia from the White Sox for Gio Gonzalez and Gavin Floyd.

by wilriv21 on Dec 6, 2006 7:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Sweet Mother of Jesus

Eric Gagne rejected an offer from the Dodgers that would have guaranteed him about $4 million with a chance to make about $6 million more in incentives. WOW!!!!

by wilriv21 on Dec 6, 2006 9:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Sweet Mother of Jesus

That is just crazy. The guy has barely pitched in two years, and he gets a contract offer way, way better than Frank Thomas got last year.

Let's hope that if he is does return to top Gagne form, he does it for someone outside the NL West.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 6, 2006 10:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Gonzo is gone

MLB.com is reporting that the Dodgers and Luis Gonzalez have agreed to terms on a one-year, $7 million contract.

by wilriv21 on Dec 6, 2006 10:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Gonzo is gone

Good luck replacing JD Drew with that.

Gonzalez hits .271/.352/.444 in the BEST hitter's park in baseball (post-Coors humidifier era). That translates to somewhere around .255/.330/.430 at Dodger Stadium. At least his contract is somewhat reasonable, but the Dodgers have probably three minor-leaguers that could outhit that next season. Apparently Colletti brought his Veteran Savvy altar with him to LA.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 6, 2006 10:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs