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Trade Rumor Roundup: 6 Days Left
What's new in the world of trade rumors?
It wasn't just Humberto Sanchez missing a start - Tigers prospect Jair Jurrjens is skipping two starts because of a stiff neck. While it certainly seems that recent trade winds could be at play here, it may just be a case of bad luck for Detroit. Both players can still be dealt despite the minor injuries.
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A few more nuggets concerning the White Sox's efforts to acquire Alfonso Soriano surfaced in newspapers today. Phil Rogers notes sources indicating that Scott Podsednik, and not Brian Anderson, would be part of a package for Soriano. In addition, Sam Borden of the New York Daily News suggests that Jim Bowden requested Double A pitcher Lance Broadway but was rebuffed.
Didn't get to hear Tim Purpura on the radio yesterday personally, but it seems he may have inadvertently indicated that Willy Taveras is not in the team's future center field plans. I imagine plenty of teams would have interest in Taveras despite his .280/.319/.331 line in 905 career ABs. On the plus side, Taveras truly is an excellent defender according to The Fielding Bible. They actually think he deserved the Gold Glove last year over Jim Edmonds.
Harold Reynolds got the axe from ESPN today; Deadspin has the thirdhand info.
Dayton Moore did well with reliever Elmer Dessens in a trade back to the Dodgers.
Many thanks to all those who visited MLBTradeRumors.com yesterday. June 24th was our best-ever day for traffic, beating out December 8th. Keep on comin' back for all the latest trade rumors; I love writing about this stuff.
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Rotoauthority- I am a big fan of stats, and I think the fielding bible is a good resource. However, anyone who thinks Willy Tavers should win the gold glove over Edmonds is not watching the games. I think Edmonds is a bit of a showboat at times but if I had to chose one NL Centerfielder to go run down a ball in game 7 of the NLCS it would be Jim Edmonds.
Just to add a little mlbtraderumors flavor to this post. I think the Cardinals will pick up Edmonds $10mil option this offseason or offer him a 3year- $24mil extention. He will ask for 3/30 so they might just pick up the option and see what he does next year at age 36/37. (june birthday)
Edmonds is ON FIRE with the bat and the glove right now so he is certinly making a case for an extention.
Posted by: registereduser | July 25, 2006 at 10:02 AM
"Go run down a ball"?...
If the issue is running down the ball, I'll take Taveras every time over Edmonds. Taveras may not be Edmonds' equal in other ways, but his legs and his arm don't take a backseat to many.
I'd nominate Beltran as the best defensive CF in the NL (... his botching a ball off the fence in Shea this weekend, notwithstanding).
Posted by: _sturt_ | July 25, 2006 at 10:08 AM
Wonder if Taveras is really as high on the Marlins' list as recently advertised... I'd heard of their interest for the first time during spring training, so the rumor may just have legs.
Posted by: _sturt_ | July 25, 2006 at 10:10 AM
Josh Anderson is currently the future CF for the Astros. Unless a trade occurs. He'll probably take over in CF in mid '07 or '08, with Burke moving over to 2b.
Willie Tavaras is highly over rated. He does have a plus arm, and speed, but takes bad routes at times. A much better athlete than Edmonds, but not a better player.
Posted by: Darin | July 25, 2006 at 10:31 AM
Jim Edmonds is overrated defensively, and theres no way hes worth 10 million per year offensively. Their best bet is to decline his option and offer him arbitration, with the agreement that he'll turn it down, then work on negotiating a 1 year deal. If he doesnt get signed by STL, someone will certainly go after him.
Posted by: xxxJamesxxx | July 25, 2006 at 10:56 AM
Why no love for Andruw? He is not only the best defensive CF in the NL but in all of baseball. Heck, even Willie Mays says this guys gets to some balls that he wouldn't even dream of getting.
Posted by: BravesFan | July 25, 2006 at 11:09 AM
If Andruw was on the block, I'd take him...but he's not so, no love!! LOL!! Andruw Jones has been very good for a long time and will continue to be good for a long time coming. If he's ever available or hits the FA market, he's going to demand a kings ransom.
Posted by: astrosfanfromNY | July 25, 2006 at 11:24 AM
I'm hearing that there is "Interest" from the Astro's camp on Marte. It hasn't moved to "probable" yet, but there is still time.
Posted by: astrosfanfromNY | July 25, 2006 at 11:34 AM
with Tavaras' anemic bat, does he even have a positive VORP?
Posted by: the man | July 25, 2006 at 11:37 AM
A little off topic but did anyone hear about Harold Reynolds being fired. Anyone know what for? I thought he was a good analyst. Shame.
Posted by: BravesFan | July 25, 2006 at 11:57 AM
THAts some news i didnt know either, he was a good analyst..
Posted by: brvslugger10 | July 25, 2006 at 12:37 PM
I'm freakin bored. No good trade rumors today. Yesterdays never came through. I was really hoping for some exciting trades to come in. By the way, on ESPN.com in a new column Omar says he's not trading Milledge or Heilman...hmmm
Posted by: bdid | July 25, 2006 at 12:53 PM
Andruw Jones is much better than Tavares, Edmonds, and Beltran.
Posted by: Teetz | July 25, 2006 at 01:46 PM
"Andruw Jones is much better"
I don't think you can state this anymore. Perhaps you could a few years ago, but Andruw isn't the svelte guy he used to.
Besides, most fielding metrics put Beltran among the most valuable defensive players in baseball, and watching him on a daily basis, i've seen very few balls hit deep not caught. He's so effortlessly quick, you don't even notice.
Now, that having been said, if you're the Angels or Astros, you'd be stupid to not make an offer for Jones.
Posted by: TheRealErik | July 25, 2006 at 02:01 PM
Deadspin is saying HR got fired due to sexual harassment.
Link: http://www.deadspin.com/sports/top/was-this-why-harold-got-the-axe-189733.php
Posted by: JammingEcono | July 25, 2006 at 02:19 PM
Dodgers acquired RHP Elmer Dessens from the Royals for LHP Odalis Perez, RHP Blake Johnson, RHP Julio Pimentel and cash considerations
http://www.rotoworld.com/
Posted by: Kramerica Industries | July 25, 2006 at 02:34 PM
Not that the Dodgers got fleeced but this ain't gonna come close to addressing their problems.
Other than that, kudos to Moore who seems to have started a stockpile of young arms..
Posted by: start_wearing_purple | July 25, 2006 at 03:03 PM
Nothing strange or unusual, but Ed Coleman on WFAN said that Omar has been unavailable all day in his office. Maybe something brewing?
Posted by: bdid | July 25, 2006 at 06:09 PM
You guys are a great source and i am visiting daily instead of monthly. Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Redsoxtalk.com | July 25, 2006 at 08:42 PM