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The Shortstop Market
Many shortstops are having disappointing seasons, at least offensively. What does the trade market offer at this position?
- Jack Wilson, Pirates. He's set to come off the DL tomorrow following a calf strain. Given the performance of his replacements, the Bucs may hang on to Wilson for the sake of respectability. Plus, they're not out of contention. Wilson is signed through '09 and has a limited no-trade clause.
- Alex Gonzalez, Reds. If Jeff Keppinger can return in late June and Gonzalez is ready in July, he could be dealt. It'd be tough - he's signed through '09.
- Cristian Guzman, Nationals. Impending free agent, hitting decently...good candidate for a trade.
- Bobby Crosby, Athletics. The A's always seem willing to listen, but they'd need to determine Crosby's replacement.
- Edgar Renteria, Tigers. At 6.5 games out, the Tigers aren't ready to throw in the towel. Renteria's $11MM option for '09 is not a lock, by the way.
- Julio Lugo, Red Sox. He's not exactly a hot commodity.
- Omar Vizquel, Giants. They may play the "let's stay somewhat respectable at short" card and choose to keep him.
- David Eckstein, Blue Jays. Perhaps if they fall out of contention and Eckstein returns successfully from a strained right hip flexor.
- Brent Lillibridge, Braves. Could be one of the team's best trade chips, though he's not hitting in Triple A.
- Khalil Greene, Padres. Off to a slow start offensively, and the Padres would need to acquire a replacement. Signed through '09.
- Ronny Cedeno, Cubs. Could be a very valuable trade piece, but also may be the team's shortstop of the future.
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As an A's fan it is nice to finaly see Crosby stay healthy. And if he can do it for a while that would be nice. But I don't see a trade for Crosby. What it would aquire would be a prior trade with another team like Blanton or Harden to the Cubs, in exchange for Theriot and x, y, and z. Then we would have someone big league ready to step in and fill Crosby's shoes if we trade him. Because I'm not sold on Petit.
P.S. I have a good feeling Beane would ask for Vitters as one of the variables.
Posted by: AriGoldisaG | May 26, 2008 at 12:30 PM
I like Alex Gonzalez what would it take to get him to Baltimore? I'd guess he'd be more of a salary dump for Cincy.
Posted by: XD23 | May 26, 2008 at 12:31 PM
I wouldn't be surprised to see Edgar Renteria playing first base for the Braves next year.
Posted by: Stephen Peele | May 26, 2008 at 12:43 PM
lugo has become the "take my wife, please" joke in boston over the last couple months.
Posted by: 04Forever | May 26, 2008 at 12:45 PM
In before an annoying shitstorm of fake/fantasy Cubs lineups.
Posted by: helloelan | May 26, 2008 at 01:44 PM
The Pirates would consider trading Jack if a replacement came back. He could be a difference maker for a team that depends on his defense. He is a great clubhouse guy from what I've heard. As a Pirates fan I would love to see Jack play for and help a contender. What teams need an upgrade at short?
Posted by: Newmie | May 26, 2008 at 01:52 PM
If the WHite Sox fall out, they might consider moving Cabrera, unless they want draft picks for him.
Posted by: ballerwhiteboy | May 26, 2008 at 02:36 PM
“Cristian Guzman, Nationals. Impending free agent, hitting decently...good candidate for a trade.”
…Doesn’t track record tell us that the Nats will ask for way too much in return, and end up resigning him to a 2 year contract extension while also brining in yet another player for the position?
“Julio Lugo, Red Sox. He's not exactly a hot commodity.”
…Man, that position has become the kiss of death in Boston…
The real problem with the SS market probably comes in there being so few buyers though. These teams might be able to hook up with eachother a bit, but otherwise…
Posted by: darkstar1661 | May 26, 2008 at 02:38 PM
The Rockies could potentially have a glut of shortstop types when Tulowitzki comes back. Barmes has been hitting very well and could probably be league average or above if given the starting job somewhere else.
Posted by: Ian | May 26, 2008 at 02:51 PM
Tim, you forgot Juan Uribe and Orlando Cabrera of the White Sox. Both FA's after the season.
Posted by: Jenks45Monster | May 26, 2008 at 03:03 PM
Yeah but the Rockies also have no 2B at all. You would think Barmes would get a fair shot at 2B before being traded.
Posted by: nrmax88 | May 26, 2008 at 03:04 PM
a healthy crosby would do well in nl
he may not be a star but an above avg SS
very good defensively
leads mlb SS in doubles
#2 in rbi
signed through 09 at 5mill
Posted by: arly2380 | May 26, 2008 at 03:10 PM
As far as Alex Gonzalex goes, the Reds are probably (stupidly) dead set on keeping the streaky, Strike Out prone, Home Run hitting wanna be.
If they do, then I can only PRAY that they trade Adam Dunn and move Jeff Keppinger to Left Field.
However, if I had my preference, the Reds would trade A Gon for whatever they can get for him.
Posted by: ctownboy | May 26, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Oops, the last sentence of my previous post should have read - However, if I had my preference, the Reds would trade A Gon for whatever they can get for him along with getting rid of Adam Dunn.
Posted by: ctownboy | May 26, 2008 at 03:33 PM
Eckstein might be available even if the Blue Jays stay in it. Scutaro has been excellent.
Posted by: andagh | May 26, 2008 at 03:43 PM
Eckstein might be available even if the Blue Jays stay in it. Scutaro has been excellent.
Posted by: andagh | May 26, 2008 at 03:43 PM
"I wouldn't be surprised to see Edgar Renteria playing first base for the Braves next year."
I would. I expect 25+ HRs from our corner infielders.
Posted by: ksesxe | May 26, 2008 at 03:57 PM
"Ronny Cedeno, Cubs. Could be a very valuable trade piece, but also may be the team's shortstop of the future." Why does it not surprise me that Tim doesn't even acknowledge that the current Cub shortstop is hitting .310 with 32 runs scored. Someone should go and it may as well be Theriot. The Cubs should send his walks, his speed and athleticism somewhere else and let Ronnie hit .255 with 130 strikeouts each season.
Posted by: Deke Martin | May 26, 2008 at 04:05 PM
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Posted by: cincy_11 | May 26, 2008 at 04:28 PM
If a lot of money is sent along with him, I could see the Rays taking back Julio Lugo. They could use a speedy lead-off man and a shortstop. Bartlett is not doing good this year. If the Red Sox give up 21MM of the 27MM left on his deal, I could see it. Then, even if he does bad there, they could just drop him and eat 4MM. It would be their kind of buy-low move. The Red Sox would be desparate to get rid of him so that they can give the position to Jed Lowrie. I think it could work.
Posted by: Joe | May 26, 2008 at 08:51 PM
CESAR CRESPO!
Posted by: fgsfsfbbbrd | May 26, 2008 at 10:24 PM
"If a lot of money is sent along with him, I could see the Rays taking back Julio Lugo. They could use a speedy lead-off man and a shortstop. Bartlett is not doing good this year. If the Red Sox give up 21MM of the 27MM left on his deal, I could see it. Then, even if he does bad there, they could just drop him and eat 4MM. It would be their kind of buy-low move. The Red Sox would be desparate to get rid of him so that they can give the position to Jed Lowrie. I think it could work."
Why would the Red Sox just give any player to what is looking like their biggest rival for the AL East this year? Won't happen. And Lugo is bad, but not that bad. The Red Sox won't have to eat nearly that amount of cash.
I think they'll trade him next offseason to LA or something.
Posted by: andagh | May 26, 2008 at 10:44 PM
I wasen't thrilled when the tigers traded for Rentaria, and not happy Jurjins was part of the deal. I wouldn't mind trading Rentaria for some youth, they have an old team and need some energy.
Posted by: highVoltage | May 27, 2008 at 09:22 AM
Deke Martin: Evaluating a player based on his BA and RS is a terrible idea.
Posted by: GiggityGiggityGoo | May 28, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Would gladly watch Omar get dealt, because a month after this post, it's pretty obvious to all Giants fans that Emmanuel Burris is the "let's stay somewhat respectable at short" card.
Posted by: The Management | June 23, 2008 at 12:23 PM
Lugo got injured tonight. This may spur the Sox to make a move.
http://lugone.blogspot.com/2008/07/injured-in-9th.html
Posted by: J | July 11, 2008 at 09:39 PM