We didn't get Cabrera, but maybe...
We could pry Josh Willingham from the Marlins.
Hear me out. With the trade that sent Cabrera and Willis to the Tigers, the Marlins grabbed some nice position players... most specifically Cameron Maybin and Mike Rabelo. With these additions, the Marlins now have two very serviceable catchers and a glut of young talented outfielders. Where does this leave Josh Willingham?
As it sits right now, Willingham is the starting left fielder. However, the Marlins may want to make room to start Cody Ross, a 26 yr old outfielder who hit .335 with 12 home runs in only 66 games last year.
Now, I know the last thing we need is more outfielders. But Willingham plays a pretty good C, a position where we could possibly want to get younger. This would also make Molina expendable, and a proven catcher is a hot commodity in today's market.
Now, this would take some shrewd bargaining by Sabean (which means this will NEVER happen), but here's my plan...
Sanchez (and Hennessey?) to Marlins for Willingham (and other?)
Lowry and Molina to the Reds for Votto or Encarnacion and a prospect.
Now, this is all pure speculation, and feel free to rip me apart, but it seems like this could work. Let me know what you think.
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Also, Votto does not equal Encarnacion. We'd have to add something to the two for votto and we'd have to get something else back for the two for encarnacion.
Elsewise, wishful thinking and I like the idea, but it ain't happening.
by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Dec 16, 2007 12:27 PM PST 0 recs
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I'm not sure what it would take to get Votto, but I'm almost thinking that Encarnacion would be better for us, given that he fills a position of super-need.
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Dec 16, 2007 12:35 PM PST
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I would much much much rather have votto. So would the reds though.
by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on
Dec 16, 2007 12:46 PM PST
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by sam23 on
Dec 16, 2007 1:36 PM PST
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Votto is just better talent wise, but I think all else equal, Encarnacion would make the better acquisition.
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Dec 16, 2007 1:44 PM PST
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Dec 16, 2007 2:59 PM PST
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Also, I really could give a crap about his hustle, effort and attitude. He's talented and talent wins ballgames.
Seriously, if they are undervaluing him so much for such a small thing, this is exactly the kind of deal we should be making.
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Dec 16, 2007 7:15 PM PST
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by boonitez on Dec 16, 2007 12:30 PM PST 0 recs
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by Anticon23 on Dec 16, 2007 12:32 PM PST 0 recs
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by nostocksjustbonds on
Dec 16, 2007 12:36 PM PST
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Just a suggestion . . .
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Dec 16, 2007 12:47 PM PST
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Dec 16, 2007 5:37 PM PST
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by nostocksjustbonds on Dec 16, 2007 12:32 PM PST 0 recs
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by AngelintheInfield on
Dec 16, 2007 12:37 PM PST
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I also agree with nostockjustbonds that I would rather have Mike Jacobs and I think I've heard that the Marlins are sour on him, but Willingham would be a nice pickup if he were moved back to catcher...or if we could install him in LF and just pretend Dave Roberts doesn't exist.
Also, as its been said by everyone already on this website, The Giants should acquire Encarnacion...it almost makes too much sense.
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Dec 16, 2007 1:01 PM PST
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by Evan on
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The current top of my list as trade targets are
Konerko from the WhiteSox to play 1B and Blalock from the Rangers to play 3B.
I have come to the conclusion that we are very unlikely to get Encarnacion, Votto, or anyone else that would help us from Cincinnati with just Lowry or less pitching and we are not going to offer any more either.
I think some combination of Lowry, Sanchez, Schierholtz, Lewis, and non 40 man roster pitching prosects can yield us both Konerko and Blalock.
I think if we find a way to do these two trades the following 13 man position player roster would be pretty damm close to (if not slightly above) league average offensively.
LineUp:
Roberts LF
Winn RF
Rowand CF
Konerko 1B
Blalock 3B
Molina C
Frandsen 2B
Vizquel SS
Bench:
Alfonzo or Rodriguez C
Aurilia IF
Durham IF
Davis OF
Ortmeier OF
by giantsrainman on Dec 16, 2007 6:52 PM PST 0 recs
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The issue with Konerko is that he's the Sox's big trade chip if they chose to move him. He's consistent, under contract at a now below market price, and could fetch them some quality prospects in return. Which we don't really have. They have less of a farm than we do. So we'd have to break the bank in order to acquire him. He is their team captain and fan favorite, if that means anything in terms of intangibles.
Blalock gets a lot of attention for some of the big numbers he's put up in the past. But what's overlooked a lot of the time is the very sexy .303/.372/.525 line at the Arlington and his horrendous .243/.301/.398 line he's put up on the road throughout his entire career. I also get the feeling that his power would decline a lot in AT&T as well.
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Dec 16, 2007 7:19 PM PST
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by giantsrainman on
Dec 16, 2007 7:48 PM PST
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Konerko is a consistent power hitter who has been a long time White Sox and they'll be asking for the same thing every other team in the league is asking for, from the Giants - Lincecum or Cain. And we're not giving those two up. We don't have any major leauge ready prospects that the Sox would covet either. We're not good trade partners with them. Konerko would work for a contending team. We're not one of those. I love the idea of having him on the team. Its just not gonna happen.
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Dec 16, 2007 10:39 PM PST
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