Pirates Ask For Glaus In Jack Wilson Deal
The Pirates are shopping shortstop Jack Wilson, and the Blue Jays are known to be interested. One would expect the Bucs to be happy with the salary relief and maybe ask for a token prospect. Instead, Dave Littlefield asked about Troy Glaus.
Now, it was just an inquiry, and the Jays quickly shot it down. Obviously we don't know how the phone call went, so Littlefield might've devised a reasonable trade scenario involving additional players. The Pirates could definitely use a big bat like Glaus, but he does not seem likely to approve a trade to Pittsburgh even if the two sides did agree on the players.
It's hard to tell just how available Glaus is, but a recent report indicates that he can be had. A return to the Angels still seems most likely.
nothing like shooting for the moon. I'm suprized they'd even bring up Glaus tho clearly I'd think he'd not waive his no trade to go there. However if I was pirate fans I'd be pretty happy. This shows they have interest in going after some higher salary players.
Posted by: Dev0 | July 23, 2007 at 10:28 AM
Ty Taubenheim for Jack Wilson and 10 million.
Posted by: Guitar Hero | July 23, 2007 at 10:34 AM
i wonder if one of their young starters came up in the discussions. i could see it being more plausible if gorzellany/snell/maholm came up in the discussions too. i don't think wilson and one of those pitchers would be a bad deal for either side, except idk who'd play shortstop for the bucs. i'd think that would get the jays attention though
Posted by: boomshwa12 | July 23, 2007 at 11:05 AM
boomshwa, they just traded for Cesar Izturis.
This report is a little troubling and just proves that Pirates' ownership doesn't get it. Overspending on some names isn't a way to build a winning team. They need to start drafting position players from college to compliment their young arms in Snell and Gorzelanney. When Brad Lincoln recovers, he will be right there too.
The fact that they didn't take Wieters is reprehensible.
However, they are currently the most profitable team in MLB, so that's clearly what matters to them
Posted by: usctrojans31 | July 23, 2007 at 11:23 AM
usctrojans31, you say they are currently the most profitable team in MLB, where might you have found that information?
Posted by: jesusncleats | July 23, 2007 at 11:28 AM
...like i said they'd still need a shortstop hahaha.
just kidding, i stand corrected
Posted by: boomshwa12 | July 23, 2007 at 12:00 PM
jesus...it's in the forbes writeup of franchises. Their revenue sharing money covers their payroll and salaries. The state paid for the stadium, therefore every dollar brought in from attendance and merchandise is profit
Posted by: usctrojans31 | July 23, 2007 at 02:04 PM
"Ty Taubenheim for Jack Wilson and 10 million".That will work for me
Posted by: jaysfan | July 23, 2007 at 02:58 PM