Rosenthal's Latest Video: A-Rod, Willis

There's a new video up with Ken Rosenthal contributing.  Let's see what the man had to say this time:

• According to Rosenthal, Alex Rodriguez will opt out, and he will get $30MM a year.  The coverage of this story is just beginning, unfortunately.
• The Marlins have been telling teams they won't move Dontrelle Willis; they think they're still in contention.  The Fish are 7.5 out in the NL East and 8 out for the Wild Card.  The simulations I've seen give the Marlins a 1-3% chance at making the playoffs.  Would Willis command a stronger package of prospects if dealt now or during the offseason?  Dave George thinks his stock will continue to fall, and he needs a change of scenery (Willis heard boos at home for maybe the first time last night).  However, Rosenthal's contention is supported by Juan C. Rodriguez - apparently, only one scout was at Willis's start last night (a Royals guy who lives in Florida anyway).

Comments

[kyledavidson]

just curious as a Royals fan here...What would it take for the Royals? David Dejesus + Greinke?

[braves#1]

would not even trade that much for Willis, kyledavidson!!!

[kyledavidson]

lol. I've since heard a little more about the kind of return Greinke would bring in... I was unsure of what was needed to add to DDJ to snag him.

[darkstar1661]

I think it may actually be difficult for Fla to even find a taker at this point anyway. If he keeps playing at this rate, with that certain level of return you can’t accept less than ~ who’s going to pay it?

He had a very strong rookie year and amazing 05; otherwise he hasn’t been too special in a pitchers park despite having the stuff to be much more… I can’t imagine teams are even offering what we would consider fair offers off his potential, as he is kind of playing his stock down much lower than his perceived value. He especially doesn’t have much Trade-Deadline value as teams would be worried he may not be an upgrade; and the offseason value is getting less and less because of his “under-control” years are about up.

Too bad you cant make trades in hindsight, the best time to make a deal is way since past...