Unfounded Rumors

Just a few tidbits that are floating around today...

All sorts of emails about the Reds recently.  Everyone thinks they're due for a trade, and I can't disagree.  Unfortunately I've come up empty on any inside rumblings of a deal.  But take a look at this depth chart!  The team has three catchers and five middle infielders, but lacks a real first baseman and could use some relief help.  Something's gotta give.  The Jays could probably spare a corner type, and the Twins could have some use for a middle infielder who can hit.  The Mets might not mind another second base option.

I've also heard that some Boston radio stations are tossing around a possible Red Sox proposal for Dontrelle Willis.  Apparently their package would start with Jon Lester.  I don't know how much foundation this one has, so I'm just tossing it out there.   The D-Train has quieted March concerns by allowing just two earned runs in his first thirteen innings.  Of course, he doesn't have a win to show for it yet.

Carlos Pena is still floating around unemployed, and Barry Zito is starting trade rumors with cab drivers.  Tom Powers thinks Torii Hunter will be dealt by August if the Twins aren't in contention. I think the team will at least be within spitting distance of the playoffs this summer and Hunter will stay put. 

Comments

[Paul AKA twinsfan]

If tom powers says the sky is blue i would belive it's red. Gardy really likes the No hit all glove in fielders so he'll probally have a fit If TR tries to get someone else.

[FT]

Just for the record, does anyone actually think the Marlins are going to trade either Willis or Cabrera this season? What kind of situation(s) would have to materialize for something to actually happen? I have a feeling we'll be hearing rumors all year long, there will be a huge buildup at the trade deadline, and nothing will happen.

[Nate Johnson]

I don't see why the Reds don't just move Adam Dunn to first permanently and relieve him of the catcalls when he's doing his act out there in left. Scott Hatteberg is a nice Moneyball story, but not a great full-time player.

[Kyle]

Adam Dunn doesn't like playing first base. The Reds would be better off if they just didnt use Womack and gave Ryan Freel the full time second base position. Aurilia would even be a better option than Womack. Every at bat you give Womack lowers your chance of winning games