Dunleavy, Murphy, Diogu, and a throw in for Al Harrington, Stephen Jackson, Sarunas Jaskjhjhvis, and a throw in

There is some discussion over at:

http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/

I find it hard to put into words how much I like this trade.

I would have traded Duleavy straight for a swift kick in the groin. But to get two players who will play D? I need a new word for it.

I say Sabean subcontracts the Benitez matter to Mullin.

http://users2.wsj.com/lmda/do/checkLogin?mg=wsj-users2&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle %2FSB116891552371177295.html%3Fmod%3Dpolitics_primary_hs

Anybody subscribe to the WSJ online?

This could be the result of his graceful handling of the BALCO situation, or it could be because nobody likes him.

An espn source says the Jays are near a 126 million dollar deal with Wells [not the fat one].

Personally, I am not entirely sold on Wells yet - I would want to see one more very good half year before signing him to an extension.

BP's Goldstein has his top 10 Phillies Prospects.

http://baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5767&PHPSESSID=956acd5a29fab438252da5fe7656b e6c

Non-Giants League News 12/13

My list of non-tenders I want signed:

Jerome Williams, Toby Hall, and Jason Bulger.

Baseball America will resume it's top ten prospects in January.

BP's Kevin Goldstein has the Met's top 10.

http://baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5763&PHPSESSID=a280b8c86dfb5cb8ed1ad2cd13b8e 0c8

He also ranks the best Met's players 25 and younger, with Reyes ahead of Wright. Who would you rather have? I am torn, but might go with Wright because he has less injury history.

Reported, Gagme to Rangers 1/8. I hope he enjoys sweating his fat butt off.

BP's Kevin Goldstein has MIL Top 10.

http://baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5758&PHPSESSID=3d6311d9d8254e8b53a747b44a6af 98d

Rangers Top 10

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/features/262987.html

I like Hurley a lot, mostly because he is the guy I think the Giants would have drafted with the Michael Tucker pick.

Talks are breaking down between Matsuzaka and Boston.

Inge, MacDougal signed extensions.

As always, post news here please.

A thought: How about having a prospect by prospect [say, one per day] of the top 30-50 Giants prospects? Anybody think this is a good idea, or just overkill? I need something to fill the time until BA comes out with their Top 10 and handbook. Sickels list and discussion didn't do it for me.

Freddy Garcia is traded for Gavin Floyd and Gio Gonzalez. Gonzalez was part of the Thome deal.

Gil Meche 4-45 from KC. Mr Moore in KC may not have learned much during his stint in Atlanta. Or the owner made him do it.

Jeff Suppan is weeping tears of joy.

Jim Hendry had angioplasty - lack of blood to the brain may explain the Lily contract.

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]