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Stark's Latest: Stanton, Hamels

By Tim Dierkes [April 18, 2008 at 3:39pm CST]

ESPN's Jayson Stark has a new Rumblings and Grumblings column up.

The Rays may have a pitching surplus when Scott Kazmir and Matt Garza return in May. Teams will probably be eyeing Edwin Jackson, Jason Hammel, and Andy Sonnanstine - not that the Rays are anxious to give them up. Jackson seems least likely to go. If I had to pick a team deficiency perhaps it would be their middle infielders.
The Phillies have "mild interest" in Mike Stanton, who would like to play for them. The Phils already inked Steve Kline to a minor league deal though.
The Braves are looking for relief help, as you might expect. Here's my available relievers list from April 7th; one addition might be Derrick Turnbow.
Stark sees little chance of the Phillies signing Cole Hamels to an extension. He notes that Hamels' agent has demonstrated an aversion to club options for free agent years. If the Phils just want to buy out the three arbitration years, the going rate is $13.75MM for young starters.
For the first time this year, top-rated amateur players will be tested for drugs prior to the draft. It will be nice to nip the problem in the bud with some guys.

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Jackson is least likely to be traded or most likely? Maybe a typo.

Posted by: Grant77 | April 18, 2008 at 04:32 PM

Hamels could be worth 7-10 million during those arbitration years.

Posted by: johnsonburbank | April 18, 2008 at 05:52 PM

"It will be nice to nip the problem in the bud with some guys."

Was that a joke, lol? Nip the problem in the 'bud?' Are we talking about them being potheads or are we talking about PEDs?

Posted by: gfulla | April 18, 2008 at 07:21 PM

No, I meant that about Jackson. With his upside I see him as less likely to be dealt than Sonnanstine or Hammel.

Regarding "nip it in the bud", no puns were intended.

Posted by: Tim Dierkes | April 18, 2008 at 10:10 PM

Alright that makes sense. I was just wondering because a few weeks ago people were tabbing him as a trade candidate. The hot start changes everything.

Posted by: Grant77 | April 19, 2008 at 12:14 AM

Please, please, please Atlanta, don't go after Turnbow. He blows leads like they're going out of style. We have enough guys to scare me like that. Thanks.

Posted by: FineHamAbounds | April 19, 2008 at 08:04 AM

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